Head of Content, Brand and PR

Company: Illuminate Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Hybrid – London (2 days per week in office)

Are you a standout storyteller who can build a content function from the ground up? Do you combine strategic vision with exceptional hands‑on writing skills? If you’re excited by the idea of shaping a brand, elevating content quality, and driving audience growth, this senior role could be your next big move.

Responsibilities

  • Lead content strategy: Build and implement a content strategy and operating framework from scratch.
  • Launch content creation: Write and oversee high‑quality content across white papers, blogs, web, thought leadership, and campaigns.
  • Brand development: Lead the rollout of a new brand, ensuring consistency, creativity and strong visual identity.
  • Social media: Manage paid and organic social activity, using insight to grow reach and engagement.
  • PR & reputation: Shape a new PR model, support senior spokespeople and manage reputation and risk.
  • Digital content: Optimize website content, SEO and discoverability to support acquisition and conversion.
  • Collaboration: Work with colleagues, members and partners to identify impactful content opportunities.
  • Leadership: Manage a Creative Designer and Social Media Manager, setting direction and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bring exceptional writing and editing skills – content is at the heart of this role.
  • Experience creating content within the healthcare space (e.g., white papers, blogs, web content) and a track record of developing content strategies that drive audience growth and awareness.
  • Strong understanding of what works across digital and social platforms.
  • Experience managing content, design or social teams.
  • Brand development and rollout experience.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects, deliver at pace and operate confidently at a senior level.
  • Comfortable building a function from scratch and adapting quickly in a fast‑moving environment.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience shaping or launching a PR model.
  • Knowledge of SEO, analytics and CMS platforms.
  • Experience in a charity or membership organisation.
  • Understanding of accessibility and inclusive content principles.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026