The Role

Do you have experience of writing engaging copy and funding proposals?

We are looking for a Copywriter to join the Advancement team on a permanent basis. This role is integral as you will collaborate and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Reporting into the Senior Strategic Communications Manager (Advancement), this role will play a critical role in engaging our alumni community, donors and friends of the London Business School with our new Campaign – Forever Forward - and other School initiatives.

This role will suit you if you are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment collaborating with a variety of stakeholders on copy requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Working with Principal and Major Gift fundraisers to develop high-level bespoke philanthropic proposals where existing templates will not suffice. This is most commonly necessary for solicits at the highest levels (7 figure+).
• Leading on Campaign copy requirements including refinements of the case for support, supporting the creation of any new campaign website content and production of any new Campaign collateral.
• Writing key Campaign communications on behalf of school leadership including gift announcements, state of the School letters or key Campaign messaging.
• Providing general copy and proofing support to the Advancement team at large, and in particular, supporting the Alumni Engagement Team with copy requirements (e.g., the alumni newsletter, event invitations, announcements) and supporting the Giving Team with fundraising appeals.
• Writing and editing effective copy that raises funds and/or increases engagement with the School across a variety of media (including emails, presentations, letters, scripts, speeches, event invitations, social posts and creative assets)

Who we are looking for

• Has experience writing within a fundraising context.
• Excellent proofing skills
• Is good at working under pressure and meeting the needs of multiple clients including senior stakeholders.
• Has positive self-starter attitude with high-level of initiative.
• Embraces collaboration and brainstorming and works well with colleagues across the School navigating matrix ways of working.
• Has excellent communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to engage a variety of external audiences and internal stakeholders at all levels.

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date - 1 March 2023

London Business School