Copywriter

Our Creative team is are now looking for a Copywriter to join them in Harrods' renowned City Road Studio. 

As we celebrate this momentous anniversary year, now more than ever, it’s an exciting time to join the Harrods Team. Whether you’re a recent school, college or university leaver, or you’re looking to restart your career in an exciting new field, at Harrods we firmly believe in offering exciting career opportunities.

About the Role 

Paying close attention to detail, our Copywriters write succinct, accurate and commercially-focused product descriptions, highlighting key features to engage the harrods.com customer. Writing an average of 40 product description per day across all luxury categories (fashion, accessories, childrenswear, home, food and more), our Copywriters are able to interact with the physical products and draw on their knowledge of fashion terminology, trends, and research skills to write these descriptions.

Our Copywriters interpret and implement information provided by brands for our vendor workflow, ensuring copy is accurate, but reinterpreted in the Harrods tone of voice. This role is also responsible for spot checking for errors on the live harrods.com site, as well as taking part in sub-editing swaps with other Copywriters to develop and refine their editorial skills.

About You 

You will have a high level of spelling and grammar, knowledge of terminology across fashion and lifestyle categories, and exceptional attention to detail. You will have strong IT skills, and experience using a Content Management System (CMS) would also be beneficial. 

You’ll also have  – 

• Prior experience in copywriting is not essential, but evidence of relevant work experience, writing background, or other writing positions would be beneficial
• Good attention to detail – able to follow processes and interpret information
• Excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative nature
• The ability to proactively respond to writing feedback

About Us

Our 175th anniversary will see the Knightsbridge store become a stage for our legacy of firsts, our house of world-leading brands and our reputation for exceptional. We want you to come and be a part of all this - and help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods