Global PR Lead in Lewes

About Ancient + Brave

Ancient + Brave is a female‑founded, mission‑driven wellness brand that produces award‑winning collagen, supplements and functional blends. Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

THE ROLE

This newly created position is the first dedicated PR hire at Ancient + Brave. The role is embedded within the organisation and reports directly to the Head of Brand. You will craft a PR function that proactively places Ancient + Brave at the heart of the key conversations in health, nutrition and wellness worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Own the Global PR Strategy
  • Develop and lead a global earned media strategy that builds brand awareness and credibility across key markets (US, ES, DE and UK).
  • Identify the publications, journalists and platforms where Ancient + Brave should have a consistent, trusted presence.
  • Bring the UK press office in‑house and manage relationships with global PR agencies in partnership with market leads.
  • Define and maintain our internal press office function, building systems, processes and a strong media contact database.
  • Set clear PR objectives and report regularly on coverage, reach, sentiment and EMV.
• Drive Science and Brand Storytelling
  • Leverage existing scientific studies, especially the BECOME collagen study, across all markets.
  • Translate complex ingredients and nutrition science into compelling, accurate, media‑ready narratives.
  • Maximise the potential of our in‑house nutrition and innovation voices as a unique brand asset.
  • Work in partnership with our science and product teams to stay ahead of emerging research relevant to our ingredient portfolio.
  • Develop strong thought‑leadership content and position our experts as credible voices in the health and wellness space.
  • Create a consistent drumbeat of brand news including launches, partnerships, sustainability milestones and research to keep journalists engaged.
• Lead Reactive and Newsjacking PR
  • Monitor health, nutrition, science and wellness news daily and act quickly when our story intersects with what the world is talking about.
  • Build a reactive PR capability that can turn around a credible, on‑brand comment, data point or expert perspective within hours.
  • Identify trends before they peak and position Ancient + Brave as a natural part of the conversation, not an afterthought.
• Build and Maintain Media Relationships
  • Cultivate long‑term, trust‑based relationships with journalists, editors and producers covering health, science, nutrition, lifestyle, business and sustainability.
  • Be genuinely useful to the media so that they turn to you proactively, not just for brand pitches.
  • Manage media enquiries, interview requests and fact‑checking with speed and accuracy.
• Maximise Collaborations
  • Own relationships with external agencies or freelancers when used, ensuring they deliver to the strategy you have defined.
  • Collaborate with our social, content and influencer teams to amplify PR activity and integrate it with wider brand campaigns.
  • Support crisis communications when required, working with the leadership team to protect brand reputation.

WHO YOU ARE

• Significant PR experience in health, wellness, nutrition, food and drink or a closely adjacent consumer sector.
• Strong existing relationships with health, science and lifestyle journalists and editors, particularly in the UK.
• Proven track record of landing meaningful coverage in target publications, not just volume.
• Experience of reactive PR and newsjacking, able to read a news agenda and move quickly.
• Proven ability to understand and communicate science accurately and compellingly.
• Experience working across multiple international markets, including the UK, Europe and North America.
• Excellent writing skills, from punchy press releases to long‑form op‑eds.
• Self‑starter who thrives with autonomy and takes genuine ownership.
• Experience leading PR in fast‑paced scale‑ups and comfort in changing environments.
• Strong focus on credibility, prioritising one trusted piece over many low‑read outlets.
• Comfortable being the sole PR person in the building and building a function from scratch.
• Deep curiosity about health, science and nutrition and belief in Ancient + Brave’s mission.

Values & Culture

• Bravery: Courageous, bold and experimental.
• Integrity: Honest, accountable and ethical.
• Connection: Collaborative, inclusive and open.
• Intention: Purposeful, proactive and focused.

Ways of Working

We are a fast‑paced scale‑up that values in‑person collaboration. The position is located in our head office in Lewes, East Sussex, and requires full‑time onsite presence. We welcome discussion of part‑time arrangements where appropriate. We provide reasonable adjustments for applicants and interviewees as needed.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions, with annual salary review.
• Private medical insurance providing swift access to high‑quality care.
• Medicash plan for specialist consultations, 24/7 virtual GP, health screenings, dental, optical, complementary therapies and EAP support.
• Annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, plus one wellbeing day per year.
• ESG‑invested pension contributions.
• Mintago platform access to financial wellbeing advice, retail discounts and salary‑sacrifice schemes covering childcare, cycle‑to‑work, gym membership, groceries, electric vehicle and mobile/tech purchase.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Complimentary nutrition and meditation sessions in the office.
• Unlimited A+B products in the kitchen, with 50% off on any other product.
• Two annual social events for team connection.
• All team members receive a suitable laptop, headphones, monitors, ergonomic chairs and both sitting and standing desks.