Who We Are
Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition.
We have two highly regarded brands; SiS which combines world-class science and innovation to provide optimal performance nutritional solutions for professional athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts and the active lifestyle community. This includes over 320 professional teams worldwide across a broad range of sports including Football, Rugby, Cycling, Athletics, Basketball, Netball and Swimming. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, an eleven‑time world champion and six‑time Olympic champion, and Eilish McColgan, who won gold in the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres.
PhD Nutrition is a premium, active‑nutrition brand for the active lifestyle community wanting intelligent nutrition to help them achieve their goals. With over 20 years of research and development, our products are designed to maximise performance in and out of the gym. It’s an exciting time for PhD Nutrition as 2025 will kick off an entirely new line up of brand ambassadors, from hybrid athletes to qualified sports nutritionists.
The two brands sell through the phd.com and scienceinsport.com digital platforms, third‑party online marketplaces including Amazon, as well as extensive domestic and international retail distribution.
In 2022 the company opened a state‑of‑the‑art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time and most importantly, allowing Science In Sport to lead the way for quality standards.
Science In Sport is the nutrition partner to globally recognised elite teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens Rugby, British Triathlon, Aquatics GB, British Cycling, England Netball and Loughborough Sports. As well as being the Official Energy Gel Provider of RunThrough and the Official Nutrition Partner of Ultra X.
The Role
We’re looking for a dynamic Copywriter & Editor to craft sharp, inspiring, and high‑impact written content across all Science in Sport channels, including for our PHD brand. From product launches and brand campaigns to athlete partnerships and digital content, you’ll help tell stories that connect emotionally, educate intelligently, and drive revenue.
This is a role for a modern, adaptable creative — someone who loves language, thrives on collaboration, and understands the power of both human storytelling and AI‑assisted ideation.
* Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent
* Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
* Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm
* Location: Blackburn
Benefits
* On‑site gym
* Cycle to work scheme
* Product discount
* Birthday day off
* Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%
The work - Your 4 most important responsibilities
* Storytelling - Telling a consistent and compelling brand story across all our channels.
* Performance Monitoring - Analyse content performance metrics (e.g., engagement, conversion rates) and use insights to refine and improve future copy.
* Brand Voice and Tone - Maintain a consistent brand voice across all content and adapt tone and style based on audience and platform.
* Content Strategy and Planning - Help develop and maintain a content calendar and align copy with broader marketing goals and brand messaging.
Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering
* Develop compelling copy across brand campaigns, product launches, and athlete collaborations.
* Write and contribute to website articles
* Write and edit copy for web, e‑commerce, paid media, email, social media, and packaging.
* Use insights, SEO data, and performance metrics to refine copy and maximise engagement.
* Craft punchy, scroll‑stopping headlines and CTAs for digital channels.
* Conduct research on industry‑related topics, target audiences, competitors, and trends to inform content creation.
* Understand the product or service to effectively communicate its value.
* Work closely with marketing, design, product, and sales teams to develop content strategies and campaigns.
* Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas.
Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well
* Proven experience as a copywriter within a consumer brand, creative agency, or sports marketing environment.
* Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong understanding of tone and brand voice.
* Proficiency in digital copywriting across multiple platforms (social, email, web, paid).
* Experience or demonstrated interest in using AI tools for creative ideation, research or drafting
Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job
* Conversion rates
* Website and social engagement metrics
* Revenue and commercial/sales based KPIs
Specific metrics will be set when in role and will be reviewed and built upon regularly. Alongside this, you will be supported with a personal performance plan that will enable you to continue improving your own performance and impact.
Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role.
* Passion for sport, health & fitness, and performance culture, ideally with personal interest or experience in endurance or team sports
* Familiarity with e‑commerce environments and conversion‑driven copywriting.
* Understanding of UX copy principles and writing for digital journeys.
* Experience collaborating within cross‑functional marketing teams
Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind in regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We fully support reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, to provide an inclusive and welcoming recruitment experience.
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