Job Description

Excited to grow your career?
Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
About the role
Hargreaves Lansdown is undergoing major transformation and Marketing is central to that change. We're evolving fast, with a sharp focus on content, brand, product marketing, performance, website and CRO. We're building a joined-up, insight-driven marketing function that delivers measurable impact from powerful brand storytelling and high-converting content to optimised digital journeys and data-led performance. We're raising the bar, streamlining how we work, and unlocking new opportunities to grow, engage and convert, setting a new standard for marketing at HL.
The Senior Marketing Copywriter at Hargreaves Lansdown plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and tone of the brand across all marketing channels. This role is responsible for leading a team of six Marketing Copywriters, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and compliant content that supports the company's strategic objectives. The Senior Marketing Copywriter collaborates closely with stakeholders across the business to develop compelling and innovative messaging that resonates with target audiences and drives engagement. You will strive to create best-in-industry messaging at all times and lead a culture of Marketing innovation.
What you'll be doing

• Leading and manage a team of six Marketing Copywriters, providing guidance, coaching, feedback, and professional development in the continual pursuit of market-leading and innovative Marketing copy.
• Overseeing the creation of marketing copy across various channels including digital, print, email, and social media.
• Ensuring all content aligns with brand guidelines, tone of voice, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with marketing, product, and compliance teams to develop and refine messaging strategies.
• Reviewing and edit copy to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.
• Driving innovation in content creation and storytelling to enhance customer engagement.
• Managing workload and resource allocation within the copywriting team to meet project deadlines.
• Monitoring content performance and apply insights to improve future campaigns.

About you

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in content management systems and marketing tools.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience in a senior copywriting or content leadership role.
• Experience managing a team of writers or content creators.
• Background in financial services or a regulated industry is desirable.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of marketing copy.
• Understanding of SEO, digital marketing, and content strategy.

Interview Process
This will be a two stage interview with task.
Working Schedule
This role is based in our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL) and we offer a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review
• 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance*
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
• Health screening programme
• Help@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
• Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
• Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
• Two paid volunteering days per year

• dependant on role level

** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
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Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.

Skills Required