Freelance Copywriter (3 Month FTC)

We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.

At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.

We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.

The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy Come and join a mission that matters!

The role ⚡

London (Hybrid) | 1 day in the office | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We're looking for a Copywriter to join our Brand team for three days a week.

You'll take ownership of much of our campaign copywriting, reviewing, refining and sharpening copy so it's clear, persuasive and unmistakably Funding Circle. You'll work across brand and product campaigns targeting small businesses, on channels including email, web, digital, print, direct, audio, and organic social.

You'll need to be a self-starter who's comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, giving and receiving feedback, and turning things around quickly. You'll pick up our tone of voice as if it's your own and know instinctively when copy reads right and when it needs another pass.

• Producing highly converting product copy and content for the website and cross-channel campaigns, working closely with the brand and design teams

• Editing and refining campaign copy from across the team to ensure it's on-brand, consistent and conversion-focused

• Copywriting for our Premiership Rugby partnership, including campaign headlines and digital ads

• Helping teams across the business to deliver on-brand communications

• Support the brand team on campaigns, events and other projects to grow the brand

• Proactively spotting and flagging risks or issues, such as compliance-sensitive wording in a regulated industry

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years experience in a copy focused role

• Experience writing marketing copy for email marketing, direct mail, social and blogs, and experience writing for website conversion a bonus

• Excellent writing skills shown in a portfolio of work

• Ability to follow brand guidelines and deliver tone of voice across all comms

• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and incorporating feedback

• Previous experience in financial services or another regulated sector is preferred

• Experience writing for businesses (B2B marketing) or SMEs would be a bonus
  

We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why join us?

We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!

Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:

• Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.

• Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.

• Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.

• Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.

• Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.

We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.

Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!