Creative Copywriter

Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. We are made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations and creative/design.

About the Role  

Make a difference with your words. We're seeking a talented Creative Copywriter to craft impactful messages in healthcare.

You'll work in a team partnering with a talented Art Director across a broad range of clients and therapy areas, this collaborative partnership between copywriter and art director is crucial for developing impactful and effective healthcare communication campaigns. You'll use creativity to help people living with a variety of health conditions, working closely with the wider team to uncover and tell fascinating truths and produce award winning creative work. You'll sit within the conceptual team working with experts from across the business to create work without boundaries - we call this borderless creativity.  

As a Copywriter your craft is incredibly important and you'll be passionate about producing wonders with words. 

There are several ongoing initiatives within Ogilvy Health outside of client work that you can choose to get involved in including our culture and social team and our various fantastic DEI groups, created to champion diversity in the industry, our agency and our work. 

You will discover that we are a very friendly, non-hierarchical, eclectic team, bound together by a desire to do the best work of our lives.

Benefit from a hybrid work model that maximises both collaboration and focused work. Join us in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for team meetings, agency updates, brainstorming sessions, and client interactions. The other three days are yours to work from wherever you're most productive.

What You’ll Need  

You'll have an eye for detail and a passion for creating groundbreaking work. We would love to see your portfolio and the work that showcases your ability to understand and clearly execute a brief. You're a conceptual thinker and great with clients. You seek inspiration from the external environment and have fresh thinking and original ideas coming out of your ears.  

You don't need to have experience within the healthcare space but you'll intrigued by it and passionate about making a difference here. Therapy areas you could be involved in include, oncology, pain, oral health and mental health - you'll be open to learning and unafraid to ask questions. 

• Exceptional Writing Skills: Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive copy across various formats, including digital, print, and video.
• Conceptual Thinking: Proven ability to generate original and innovative ideas that align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Client Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and experience presenting and defending creative work to clients.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with Art Directors, designers, and other team members to develop integrated campaigns.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work that demonstrates conceptual thinking, strong writing skills, and an understanding of different media.
• Adaptability: Ability to work across multiple therapy areas and adapt writing style to different audiences and communication channels.
• Passion for Healthcare: A genuine interest in healthcare and a desire to make a positive impact in the field

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

Benefits

• Private Medical Cover OR Monthly Leisure Allowance (£45!) OR Dental Cover
• 25 days annual leave, plus a day off for your birthday and a paid volunteering day
• Access to our excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Lifeworks 
• Access to a range of fantastic resources in our L&D Academy
• A dedicated Culture Committee who keep us entertained throughout the year with a range of inclusive sociable events - we like to have fun!
• 1:1 coaching to support your personal and professional development 
• A generous pension scheme, with contributions matched up to a total of 17.5% (i.e. you pay in 7%, Ogilvy Health pays in 10.5%)
• Take advantage of season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, property rental assistance, and generous employee discounts.