31 Writing jobs in the United Kingdom

Medical Writing Lead, Medical Consulting

Manchester (hybrid working)

VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency with a vision to make the world of health human-centric with connected brands. VML HEALTH has offices across the world & three global healthcare hubs in London, New York, & Milan. VML Health is a WPP company.

Within VML HEALTH is the Global Strategy Team (GST), home to a diverse set of strategic thinkers and consultants. It represents the highest levels of strategic competency and consulting acumen under an agile business model, working independently with clients or as part of an integrated agency team. The GST brings together four key disciplines to build brands and shape the healthcare environment from as early as pipeline development through to loss of exclusivity: Medical Strategy, Engagement Strategy, Brand Strategy, and Medical Consulting. This role sits within the Medical Consulting discipline.

The Medical Consulting team focuses on early engagement across a range of disciplines including Commercial, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy, Policy and value communication teams – our clients include pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic companies alongside patient advocacy organizations and academic organizations. The Medical Consulting team supports organisations to achieve more effective decision making through a focus on early and cross functional working, enhanced focus on patient engagement, early commercialisation and disease leadership programmes. We run a variety of global accounts involving close collaboration with our creative, digital, medical education, and marketing teams to bring creative solutions for clients as they move forward in development and launch of their assets.

About the Role

Medical writing is a critical discipline within the consulting team, leading development of a range of writing projects including; commercial and advocacy whitepapers, policy briefs, value communications, and posters/publications. A core focus for this team in 2025 and beyond is growth and expansion of capabilities to service the evolving needs of our clients and the business.

VML Health is seeking a Medical Writing Lead to drive the expansion of the discipline, provide senior level client management, deliver coaching & development across the team, establish updated processes & methodologies to support business delivery and bring a clear focus of growth, in partnership with the medical consulting leadership team.

We are looking for an established senior level candidate with in-depth writing experience and expertise across a wide range of scientific communications. The candidate must bring excellent client engagement and people management skills to provide strategic leadership for the discipline. Experience in managing both internal & client teams to shape, develop and deliver effective and high-quality deliverables that meet client objectives, budgets, and timelines is critical. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape with experience working across multiple disease areas and complex scientific concepts.

The Medical Writing Lead will ultimately lead the strategic evolution of the medical writing team to support the broader needs of both Medical Consulting and the Global Strategy Team. This unique role provides the opportunity to shape the future business model and growth of a multifunctional writing discipline, requiring a proactive, innovative thinker with a both in-depth writing expertise and strong business acumen.

This role is based in Manchester with close collaboration across our core hubs and domestic teams.

Responsibilities

• Must have extensive (minimum 10 years) scientific & value communication writing experience including team/discipline leadership and management experience.
• Broad range of experience across disease areas with preference for some or all of the following (Oncology, Haematology, Rare Disease, Immunology, Neuroscience).
• In depth technical writing experience across a wide range of deliverables including scientific communications, whitepapers, posters/publications, perspectives papers and value communications.
• Ability to understand, interpret and analyse complex data sets such as clinical trials results and statistical analyses.
• Commercial mindset with a proven track record of driving business growth for writing based projects & clients across organic, net new and pitch settings.
• Ability to own & lead teams & programs of writing work to a high standard.
• Strong evidence of leadership and ability to network, within a company, clients and healthcare systems, including experience engaging with and developing content for senior leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare environment and healthcare systems, with understanding of a broad range of stakeholders including clinicians, patients, advocates, and policymakers.
• Proven ability to work and lead teams effectively in a busy, deadline-driven environment across the spectrum of discipline needs from research design and execution, scientific strategy, writing, editorial and resource management.
• Can-do attitude, leadership and management agility, and ability to deliver and manage issues and deadlines with teams.
• Outstanding leadership and role model behaviours and ability to motivate and lead teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive healthcare agency experience as a Scientific Director, Scientific Team lead and senior/principle writer.
• A life sciences MSc, PhD or clinical qualification, and/or previous experience as a Medical Writer.
• A life sciences BSc will also be considered.
• A track record of scientific and editorial leadership for large/complex accounts.
• Leadership experience with writing teams, in particular with a focus on growth and capability expansion.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, high emotional intelligence, the ability to adapt your approach according to the needs of clients and teams, and the ability to respond rapidly to situations and manage internal/external issues.
• A track record of driving business growth and providing scientific insight to proposals and pitches.
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and medical writing standards, e.g. ABPI, GPP3, ICMJE.

Required Skills

• Enthusiastic and motivated leader.
• Driven by both people and business growth.
• Client image and style awareness.
• Planning resources and time efficiently to keep to timelines.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and proactively bring new ideas to evolve the discipline.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Content Creation Specialist

Telford Outskirts

£25k - £30k plus excellent benefits

Own transport is essential due to location.

Content Creation Specialist
Our prestigious client is seeking a motivated Content Creation Specialist with strong creative flair, proven campaign management skills, and the ability to deliver engaging, results-driven content. Reporting to the Creative Manager, you’ll work closely with marketers and creatives to create compelling social strategies that drive performance. 

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience managing social media campaigns.
li>Creative flair with the ability to independently create engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, Meta, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Strong copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Confident in creating Instagram Reels and TikTok content.
• Solid understanding of social media analytics and reporting (Meta Analytics, GA4, Tag Manager, SEMrush an advantage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint for reporting.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver audience-focused social strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Manage campaigns across multiple platforms, ensuring measurable performance and impact.
• Produce creative, high-quality social content—written, visual, and video.
< i>Write engaging copy for social, email, and web, ensuring clarity, tone, and accuracy.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service.

To apply for this role please contact Sarah Dyehouse at Anderson Scott .

Content Creation Specialist

Telford Outskirts

£25k - £30k plus excellent benefits

Own transport is essential due to location.

Content Creation Specialist
Our prestigious client is seeking a motivated Content Creation Specialist with strong creative flair, proven campaign management skills, and the ability to deliver engaging, results-driven content. Reporting to the Creative Manager, you’ll work closely with marketers and creatives to create compelling social strategies that drive performance. 

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience managing social media campaigns.
li>Creative flair with the ability to independently create engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, Meta, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Strong copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Confident in creating Instagram Reels and TikTok content.
• Solid understanding of social media analytics and reporting (Meta Analytics, GA4, Tag Manager, SEMrush an advantage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint for reporting.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver audience-focused social strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Manage campaigns across multiple platforms, ensuring measurable performance and impact.
• Produce creative, high-quality social content—written, visual, and video.
< i>Write engaging copy for social, email, and web, ensuring clarity, tone, and accuracy.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service.

To apply for this role please contact Sarah Dyehouse at Anderson Scott .

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities from various sources.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop persuasive narratives that clearly articulate project goals, activities, and impact.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Manage the grant lifecycle, including tracking deadlines and submission requirements.
• Develop and manage grant budgets in coordination with finance teams.
• Cultivate relationships with foundation program officers and funders.
• Ensure compliance with all grant reporting requirements and guidelines.
• Maintain a database of grant opportunities and submission statuses.
• Contribute to the organization's overall fundraising and development strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or proposal development.
• Proven success in securing grants from foundations, corporations, and/or government agencies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong research and analytical abilities to identify funding sources and requirements.
• Experience in developing budgets for grant proposals.
• Proficiency in using grant research databases and online application portals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Passion for the mission of non-profit organizations and community development.

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking a Probation Services Officer to take on a Court Report Writer role within Aylesbury Crown Court.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PSO to work in a busy court environment, preparing pre-sentence reports (PSRs) and providing magistrates and judges with evidence-based sentencing advice. The successful candidate will be responsible for interviewing service users, conducting assessments, writing reports, and working closely with probation colleagues and partner agencies to support effective sentencing decisions.

This is a full-time, on-site role based at Aylesbury Crown Court. Would consider part-time.

• Location: Aylesbury Crown Court, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

• Contract Type: Temporary, 6 months with possibility of extension

• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week. Would consider part-time for the right candidate

• Rate: 16.39 p/h PAYE or 21.59 p/h Umbrella

• Working Pattern: On-site, Monday to Friday

• Prepare and deliver pre-sentence reports to the court, both oral and written, within strict deadlines.

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with service users prior to sentencing hearings.

• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to magistrates and judges.

• Assess risk of reoffending and harm, ensuring robust risk management is reflected in reports.

• Work collaboratively with probation staff, court colleagues, and partner agencies.

• Accurately record case information and maintain assessments using case management systems.

• Previous experience working as a Probation Services Officer or in a similar offender management setting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise and accurate reports.

• Experience in risk assessment and case management.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet court deadlines.

• Confident working with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).

RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.