THE POSITION We’re excited to be recruiting a Marketing Copywriter to join our award‑winning travel company. This is a full‑time, entry‑level position predominantly focused on copywriting and content optimisation for our websites and holiday booking system. It’s best suited to a recent graduate or someone early on in their marketing career. The successful applicant will be expected to work at least three days in our office, located in Putney, London. OVERVIEW Marketing Copywriters work in the Content Team, which is part of the Marketing Department. They are responsible for writing and curating original and engaging content and images for Original Travel’s website and holiday booking system, as well as working closely with the Regional Sales Teams to help develop engaging content. They will also work with Original Diving, the scuba diving branch of our company. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Write and update copy for hotels, activities and more on our holiday booking system Write informative, accurate and engaging copy for our websites, with a focus on SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). This will include blogs, itineraries, informational pages and more Upload copy to our website using our bespoke content management system Optimise existing content on the Original Travel and Original Diving websites using SEO guidelines provided Help with ongoing website and SEO projects designed to boost website performance Source, label and store on‑brand imagery for our websites and holiday booking system Liaise with the Sales Team to gather information and generate ideas Help us achieve brand consistency by maintaining a unified tone of voice across all our communications Provide ideas and content for our wider marketing channels Someone who is keen to kickstart their copywriting career and learn the fundamentals of SEO, adapting to a house style and following briefs Someone who has an interest in the operational as well as the more creative side of marketing Someone who is proactive and enthusiastic with a can‑do attitude Someone who loves to learn and develop new skills Someone with great attention to detail Someone who is organised, able to juggle multiple projects and work to deadlines Someone with strong communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills Someone who can take on projects and be self‑sufficient when required Someone with a love for travel and exploring the world. An interest in scuba diving would be a bonus but isn’t required

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The receipt of satisfactory references prior to the start date The completion of an initial three‑month probationary period Contractual freedom to commence employment The ability to accept legal employment in the UK

BENEFITS

23 days annual leave, increasing one day per full year of service up to 30 days Comprehensive bonus and incentive schemes Private medical insurance Enhanced contributory pension scheme Travel insurance Enhanced maternity policy Enhanced paternity policy Cycle to Work scheme Flexible working policy, including annual ‘workcation’ (work from abroad) allowance Sabbatical option after five years of continuous service Regular social events and employee development initiatives

THE TEAM The successful candidate will report to the Content Manager. The wider Marketing Team consists of a Marketing Director, Head of PR and Social Media, Website Marketing Manager, Senior CRM Executive, Marketing Copywriter, Marketing Executive, Content Marketing Executive, PR and Social Media Executive, and is supported by the Director of Brand. APPLICATION PROCESS Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining what attracted you to this role and why you think you’d be a good fit to Ella Mawson at ella.mawson@originaltravel.co.uk. If you’re selected for the next stage of Original Travel’s recruitment process, you’ll be asked to complete a short writing task. ABOUT ORIGINAL TRAVEL We are a multi award‑winning bespoke tour operator, based in London. Since our launch in 2003 we have curated 1000s of tailored holidays for clients all over the world. Our proposition has evolved over the last 20 years but it remains simple. Our team of consultants curates the very best tailor‑made holidays to perfectly suit our clients’ needs. We deliver this through our award‑winning service and by combining personal insights and exceptional knowledge of worldwide destinations to create memorable holidays and experiences. The essence of our business is to be thoughtful in everything we do and to live up to our belief that Life is in the Detail. INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION In January 2017, Voyageurs du Monde, France’s leading tailor‑made travel company, made a significant strategic investment in acquiring a majority stake in Original Travel. By way of background, Voyageurs du Monde is listed on the Paris stock exchange, with a 40‑plus market share and a significant international network. Original Travel’s customer service has been further enhanced by accessing Voyageurs du Monde’s range of high‑touch client services, and benefiting of the web and IT platforms set up by the group. Original Travel and its existing management team have become Voyageurs du Monde’s partner and platform for growth in the English‑speaking world. OUR VISION We believe that the investment by Voyageurs du Monde cements our position as the best tailor‑made choice for clients seeking experience‑focused holidays at the high‑touch end of the market. Our vision is to deliver authentic and meaningful experiences with a Life is in the Detail attitude. We aim to be the best truly tailor‑made travel company in the UK and, as part of the Voyageurs du Monde group, in the English‑speaking world as well. #J-18808-Ljbffr