I’m Robert Havercroft, an English content writer and copywriter with nearly 30 years’ experience creating clear, accurate and engaging articles, blogs, reports, case studies and digital communications. I’ve spent more than 10 years producing high volumes of content and communications for business, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management and specialist sectors, often researching complex subjects and working with subject-matter experts to make them accessible to non-specialist audiences. I also bring strong SEO practice to my writing, using keyword research, search intent and content optimisation (including metadata, structure and on-page improvements) to help content perform. Comfortable across stakeholder collaboration and CMS publishing, I’ve delivered work from brief to final draft—handling competing deadlines, editing and proofreading rigorously, and using analytics to identify what’s working and where to improve.

Robert Havercroft

I’m Robert Havercroft, an English content writer and copywriter with nearly 30 years’ experience creating clear, accurate and engaging articles, blogs, reports, case studies and digital communications. I’ve spent more than 10 years producing high volumes of content and communications for business, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management and specialist sectors, often researching complex subjects and working with subject-matter experts to make them accessible to non-specialist audiences. I also bring strong SEO practice to my writing, using keyword research, search intent and content optimisation (including metadata, structure and on-page improvements) to help content perform. Comfortable across stakeholder collaboration and CMS publishing, I’ve delivered work from brief to final draft—handling competing deadlines, editing and proofreading rigorously, and using analytics to identify what’s working and where to improve.

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I’m Robert Havercroft, an English content writer and copywriter with nearly 30 years’ experience creating clear, accurate and engaging articles, blogs, reports, case studies and digital communications. I’ve spent more than 10 years producing high volumes of content and communications for business, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management and specialist sectors, often researching complex subjects and working with subject-matter experts to make them accessible to non-specialist audiences.

I also bring strong SEO practice to my writing, using keyword research, search intent and content optimisation (including metadata, structure and on-page improvements) to help content perform. Comfortable across stakeholder collaboration and CMS publishing, I’ve delivered work from brief to final draft—handling competing deadlines, editing and proofreading rigorously, and using analytics to identify what’s working and where to improve.

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Work Experience

Communications Lead & Senior Copywriter at Mercury Group
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2026
Produced 250+ articles, campaigns, newsletters, websites and digital communications annually across multiple clients and sectors. Researched and wrote news stories, blogs, case studies, reports, press releases, tender communications and marketing content, including technical B2B and customer-facing materials. Interviewed subject-matter experts and collaborated with editors, stakeholders, designers and developers to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality. Applied SEO best practice (keyword research, search intent, structure, metadata and internal linking) and used analytics to evaluate performance and improve content outcomes.
Communications Consultant at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Delivered copywriting, website content, digital marketing and communications for organisations including E-Careers and the University of Hull. Managed assignments independently from brief and research through writing, editing and final delivery.
Copywriter at Williams Lea
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Produced customer and corporate communications for major financial-services organisations, including digital content for Aviva’s Lifeplanner platform. Worked with UK and US teams and multiple stakeholders to produce accurate, consistent communications across different channels.
Head of Copy / Copywriter (Roles listed across agencies) at McCann-Erickson (and related earlier copywriting roles: Carlson Marketing; Freelance Communications Consultant)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Worked in senior copywriting roles including Head of Copy. Earlier experience also included Carlson Marketing and freelance communications consulting for clients such as British Airways, Land Rover, P&O Ferries and UNICEF.
Marketing Manager at Payplan
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Led marketing and customer communications, including media relations, digital campaigns and internal communications for a debt advice organisation. Produced clear, accessible communications for customers and other audiences on complex financial topics.

Education

PGCE (Qualified Teacher Status) at University of Hull
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Central England
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services