Junior Creative Copywriter

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK & Ireland's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It's an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we're a friendly bunch!

We're proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we're a recipe box company that's disrupting the sector, and we're passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we're passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

We’re looking for a Junior Creative Copywriter to join our Brand & Creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves to write, thrives on generating creative ideas, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. You’ll be at the heart of our marketing and branding efforts, shaping the voice of Gousto across multiple channels.

Reporting to the Middleweight Copywriter, you’ll work alongside designers, marketers, and key stakeholders to create compelling copy that engages, informs, and delights our customers. If you have a way with words and a passion for storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is based out of our Shepherds Bush office on a Hybrid (1 or 2 days a week) Basis. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Creating engaging copy for campaigns, packaging, customer and growth marketing, digital platforms, and corporate communications
• Brainstorming visual and copy ideas with the creative team and key stakeholders for seasonal campaigns and larger projects
• Taking ownership of creative projects, working closely with your manager and the Senior Copywriter for guidance and feedback
• Presenting confident and well-thought-out copy suggestions, clearly communicating ideas and adapting them based on feedback
• Adopting a test, learn, and optimise approach to improve the performance of our marketing campaigns across all channels
• Carefully proofreading all copy to ensure it is error-free and meets Gousto’s high standards
• Implementing Gousto’s Tone of Voice Guidelines consistently across all content, ensuring our brand voice remains strong and authentic
• Managing multiple projects efficiently, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, and delivering work on time, on brand, and to a high standard

Who You Are: 

• A talented writer with experience interpreting creative briefs, understanding business challenges, and responding effectively to feedback
• Familiar with implementing brand guidelines and ensuring brand consistency across multiple channels
• Able to showcase a portfolio of work that demonstrates copywriting experience across commercial projects
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and in presenting ideas confidently to stakeholders
• A natural collaborator, skilled at building relationships across teams and departments
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Passionate about food and drink – previous experience in food copywriting is a plus!

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.