The Handbook - Food & Lifestyle Writer/Creator (London)
Date Posted: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Date Expires: Friday 31st October 2025
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THE HANDBOOK – Food & Lifestyle Writer/Creator
Application deadline: 31st October 2025
Do you live and breathe London? Know where to find the best pasta in Peckham, the latest bar opening in Soho, and the chef everyone’s going to be talking about next?
The Handbook is looking for a Food & Lifestyle Writer/Creator with an insatiable appetite for the London scene — someone who can spot a story, review restaurants with flair, and craft content that gets people talking.
We’re after a writer who can do more than just write. You’ll be out and about capturing the buzz of the city — filming reels, attending launches, reviewing menus, and creating scroll-stopping content for our site and socials. You’ll be confident on camera, sharp on trends, and driven to make every post perform.
You’ll have a nose for what’s new, a network of London contacts, and a keen understanding of SEO, AI search, and social storytelling. You’ll know how to turn a dinner into a headline and a tasting menu into a viral moment.
What you’ll do
- Write engaging, SEO-savvy restaurant reviews, features, and insider guides on London’s ever-changing food and drink scene.
- Create original, on-brand digital and social content that amplifies The Handbook’s voice across platforms.
- Attend press launches, tastings, and industry events — representing The Handbook with flair and confidence.
- Collaborate with our editorial and social teams to generate high-performing content ideas.
- Stay ahead of trends — from viral TikTok spots to Michelin-star openings.
What we’re looking for
- A deep, genuine passion for London life and everything that makes it tick.
- Proven experience in digital journalism, food writing, or lifestyle content creation (luxury experience a plus).
- Strong knowledge of SEO and content performance metrics.
- Confident on camera and adept at creating video content for Instagram and TikTok.
- Highly organised, proactive, and bursting with creative energy.
- A storyteller at heart with impeccable attention to detail and tone.
What you get:
- Competitive £26k+ base salary (DOE)
- Opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing digital magazine
- Access to industry events, trips and perks
- WFH Fridays
Hiring Process:
- 15-minute video call meet + greet.
- 15-minute video call with Digital Editor.
- Written article and social video task.
- 45-minute face-to-face meet in the Wandsworth office.
About The Handbook
Founded in 2006, The Handbook is London’s original insider guide — connecting our 1.6 million monthly readers and 260,000+ engaged subscribers with the best in culture, travel, food, fashion, beauty, and wellbeing.
We don’t just report what’s new — we define what’s next. Our trusted, shareable content drives conversation, sparks discovery, and positions the brands we work with at the centre of the cultural moment. With hundreds of thousands of followers across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond, The Handbook’s reach is ever-growing, and our content is built to perform.
We’re a collaborative, creative, and sociable team — and we love what we do. Regular team events, a buzzing office environment, and a shared love of London life are all part of what makes The Handbook a great place to be.
Ready to join London’s ultimate insider team?
Send your CV, cover letter, and portfolio links to robyn@thehandbook.com with the subject: Food & Lifestyle Writer/Creator.
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