Head Office
International Product Copy Editor - 12-month secondment

About the job

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Fixed Term/Secondment (37.5 hours) - Fixed
Apply now

Overview

At Screwfix, we pride ourselves on delivering the best products at the best price and creating an environment where colleagues can be their authentic selves and grow. With its journey to international expansion, Screwfix is willing to transpose these principles to other European markets whilst adapting to local needs. Are you ready to join this exciting adventure in which you'll play a key role in growing our brand and making a positive impact on our overseas customers?


As an International Product Copy Editor, you'll develop and maintain the customer-facing written content for our products. You will ensure content accuracy by emphasising product features whilst following corporate brand guidelines. Additionally, you'll drive the feedback from stores and colleagues to their resolution.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment opportunity.

Key responsibilities

  • Check and edit written copy, bullet points and unique selling points in the Product Information Management (PIM) system, according to business style definitions, tone and search the vendors’ website and other reliable source of information
  • Highlight the relevant product features, which will vary dependent on the category, group and sub-group the product belongs to
  • Proofread all product content to ensure it is accurate, in line with the defined business style, tone and fit for use in the various channels
  • Ensure consistency across existing and new SKUs, to maximise Translation Memory leverage for speed and cost purposes
  • Escalate issues and or seek further clarity where required to protect the integrity of written copy and content before this is submitted for publication
  • Send the created and amended SKUs for buddying, and buddy any SKUs worked upon by the other International Product Copy Editor
  • Monitor progress by updating the appropriate trackers, and adding notes into the PIM for future reference for the various stakeholders accessing the system
  • Liaise with other International and UK internal departments, as well as with vendors directly to ensure that product data is correctly located within the Content Management Database hierarchy and accurate
  • Manage the Product Amendment Log (PAL/PAC), and assign the Head Office and TCs queries to the appropriate teams and follow these through to their resolution
  • Assess validity of each PAC query, investigate, identify impact on other products/areas and decide the best course of action for resolution and escalate to your Line Manager, when necessary
  • Progress with the content enrichment initiatives in accordance to the priorities, for an improved customer experience and content accuracy

Required skills & experience

  • Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Proven experience in drafting, proof reading and editing documentation to a high standard is essential
  • Exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and style guides
  • Ability to identify and summarise key points from the copy supplied
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Teamwork – ability to work and communicate with others, both in and outside the department, is essential
  • Strong computer and keyboard skills – intermediate use of Excel and Outlook is desirable

Training
programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

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Open Development Programme

You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.

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“Being a multi-channel retailer, we have to work reactively with some of our digital promotions but we also have to plan in advance for printed publications.”
Elizah | Trading Manager
“Starting a new job remotely could be daunting but I can honestly say that everyone I've spoken to had been so friendly and helpful. The experience has been amazing.”
Sarah Davis | Trading Manager
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Be yourself
at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves. 

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Head Office

Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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Head Office location

Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT

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Application process

Apply

Apply

Applying is simple, quick and easy. Just complete our application form and attach your CV, then sit back while we review your application.

Interview

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for.

Offer

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

International Product Copy Editor - 12-month secondment

  • Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Fixed Term/Secondment (37.5 hours) - Fixed
Apply Now