Senior Copywriter in Manchester

**Agency :**Havas Lynx**Job Description :**At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today\’s healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people\’s lives.We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 UK’s top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes, where we’ve earned 2 Silver Lions, 1 Bronze Lion, and 6 shortlists – a testament to our creative excellence and impact. Our work has also been honoured with Gold and Silver at the Clio Health Awards, and we’ve taken home 5 coveted D&AD Pencils, celebrating our commitment to craft and innovation.We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.***Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.*****Summary of our role**We’re on the lookout for an award-winning Senior Copywriter to join our creative team. You’ll be responsible for crafting compelling, original copy across a variety of platforms. You’ll lead brand storytelling, mentor junior writers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver work that’s not only creative but effective.**What you can expect to be doing:*** Creating persuasive, high-quality copy for print, digital, video, and more.* Leading copy development across multiple client accounts, tailoring tone and style to each brand.* Collaborating with designers, developers, and client services to bring ideas to life.* Mentoring junior writers and contributing to their growth.* Managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.* Staying on top of industry trends, regulations, and creative innovations.* Representing Havas Lynx in client meetings and internal sessions with professionalism and passion.* Contributing to award submissions and strategic pitches.**This role could be a great fit for you if:*** You’re a seasoned copywriter with an award-winning portfolio that showcases versatility, creativity, and strategic thinking.* You have experience in healthcare or are eager to make a meaningful impact in this space.* You’re confident leading projects and guiding clients through the creative process.* You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring others.* You’re detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and passionate about storytelling.* You’re curious, open-minded, and always looking for ways to improve and innovate.* You understand the importance of effectiveness and can turn insights into compelling narratives.* Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning**What you can expect from us**A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.**You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including:*** Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days)* Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service* Option to buy, carry or sell holidays* Early Friday finish throughout the year* Seasonal working hours* Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme* Extensive L&D support* Sabbatical opportunities* Season ticket interest free loans for travel* Cycle to work scheme* Life insurance (4x salary)* Company pension scheme* Fully compensated company events* Volunteer days* Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more* +Medicash healthcare benefit* 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance ProgrammeGet in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.**Contract Type :**Permanent**Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.**Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups, with more than 23,000 people in over 100 countries sharing one single mission: to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses, and people. Havas has developed a fully integrated model covering all communications activities. The teams of the three business units, Creative, Media and Health & You, work together with agility and in perfect synergy to offer clients tailor-made, meaningful, innovative and entertainment-oriented solutions that support them in their positive transformation. **Life at Havas**We take great pride in our Havas family. They bring many unique personalities, perspectives and passions to their work. Collaboration is at the core of how we operate, and Havas Villages are the homes we work in. We encourage our people to take advantage of our many opportunities to learn and grow. Through local agency training sessions, our unique global and development programs, we offer our people endless opportunities to explore. **Havas Health & You**Driven by human purpose and focused on the betterment of humanity through health, Havas Health & You leverages a global collection of experts and individuals to help people everywhere live healthier lives. With a spirit rooted in innovation, creativity, and education, we are dedicated to delivering consistent excellence and groundbreaking work. **Havas Creative Network**At Havas, we believe creativity isn’t just a description of our business, it is part of our agencies’ DNA. We bring together some of the industry’s most creative and accomplished agencies. By combining creative expertise with the strategic and innovative power of our Villages, we can build seamless teams around the individual needs of each of our clients. **Havas Media Network**We create the best media experience, capitalizing on the most meaningful media to build more meaningful brands. We know how to connect a client with their target audience – in the context of where they are, through the content they pay attention to. We deliver this expertise through the Mx System, our global operating methodology and strategic planning process, that creates value for our clients by turning consumer intelligence #J-18808-Ljbffr