Copywriter - Defence and Advanced Technology Communications

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

This role requires you to be onsite in Cambourne 3 days per week.

We are looking for a technical copywriter to help transform technical and operational information into clear, B2B value propositions and communications.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys storytelling and sophisticated technology, and turning structured briefs and conversations into elevators, concepts and short content across multiple formats.

You must be intellectually curious, comfortable working with technical subject matter, and able to quickly absorb and accurately communicate complex information in a hierarchy making it compelling and concise.

You will work closely with stakeholders from product management, engineering, sales, marketing and operations as well as senior leadership to produce content related to RF technology and defence systems for UK and NATO allies.

This is primarily a concept, creative conception, writing and editorial role—supporting the VP Marketing and the Marketing Engagement Director. You will also review and support a network of international writers and contributors writing about everything from air defense to border security monitoring, drone detection, unmanned system capability, signal capture, AI and ML

• High-Quality B2B Content Production: Produce high-quality written B2B content at pace from both written and oral briefs.

• Technical Translation: Convert complex technical and operational information into clear, audience-appropriate communications.

• Content Generation and Editing: Write, edit, and refine a diverse range of formats, including:

  • Presentations

  • Website copy

  • Short how-to articles and knowledge base pieces

  • Executive summaries and internal reports

  • Email campaigns

  • Briefing and sales enablement documents

  • Product messaging and Account-Based Marketing (ABM) content

  • Event and campaign support collateral

• SME Interviewing: Interview internal and external subject matter experts to extract critical, relevant information.

• Editorial Refinement: Significantly improve the clarity, structure, readability, and flow of complex technical materials.

• Audience Adaptation: Adapt tone, style, and messaging hierarchy for distinct target audiences, including:

  • Senior military leadership

  • Military and non-military operators

  • Program managers and technical buyers

  • Commercial managers, platform, and economic buyers

  • Procurement and compliance teams

• Brand Consistency: Maintain meticulous consistency across all global messaging and written outputs.

• Information Synthesis: Translate rough notes, transcripts, raw presentations, and unstructured discussions into polished, succinct copy.

• Value-Driven Content: Ensure all finalized content is technically accurate, engaging, and strongly benefit-led.

• Exceptional Writing and Creative Conception: Proven ability to craft compelling copy and develop creative communication concepts.

• Concise Short-Form Editing: Strong editing skills with a focus on punchy, high-impact short-form content.

• Technical Agility: Superb ability to absorb highly complex technical information quickly and simplify it without losing accuracy.

• Commercial and Listening Intelligence: Strong listening skills combined with sharp commercial intelligence to extract the critical business value from conversations.

• Meticulous Attention to Detail: An uncompromising eye for precision, accuracy, and detail.

• Ambiguity Management: Comfortably working and delivering results from incomplete or evolving information.

• SME Interviewing: Experience researching and confidently interviewing technical subject matter experts.

• Professional Communication: A highly polished, professional, and clear communication style.

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience in a specialized writing or editorial role.

• Background: An advertising, content marketing, or technical journalism background.

• Fast-Paced Collaboration: A proven track record of working collaboratively at a fast pace.

• Industry Domain Exposure: Prior experience working within software capability delivery, defense technology, or advanced engineering environments is highly advantageous.

We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds including B2B technical copywriting, technical journalism, content marketing, inbound marketing, science or engineering communications, and technical editorial roles. You should be an ambitious high-flyer who is keen on precision and passionate about strategic communication outcomes rather than just output volume.

Please Note: This role is strictly focused on structured copy, complex concepts, and deep B2B storytelling. It is not focused on B2C, B2B2C, or social media content creation.

• Hybrid Working Policy: This is a hybrid role requiring a mandatory minimum of three days per week in the office (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). Subject to company policy, you may work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, unless required in the office or off-site for specific meetings.

• Department Structure: You will be joining a collaborative, growing department of seven professionals where virtually all creative and communication work is handled entirely in-house.

We offer a highly competitive salary alongside a premium rewards package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Dual Annual Bonuses: An extra week's pay paid out twice a year (in June and December).

• Pension Scheme: An exceptional employer pension contribution of up to 12%.

• Health and Life Insurance: Full health insurance coverage for you and your family, plus comprehensive life insurance.

• Green and Wellness Benefits: Electric Vehicle (EV) charging access at the office and a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Additional Perks: Access to many other corporate benefits.

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EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.