Head of Marketing – Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead Virgin Unite’s brand, marketing and communications strategy across earned, owned and bought channels.
• Shape compelling campaigns and storytelling that bring complex social issues and partner impact to life.
• Drive the evolution of the Virgin Unite brand, including messaging, editorial direction and digital presence.
• Build thought leadership opportunities for senior leaders and support with speeches, media opportunities and social content.
• Strengthen Virgin Unite’s reputation through strategic media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with teams across the wider Virgin family, funded partners and incubated initiatives to create joined-up communications.
• Balance big-picture thinking with hands-on delivery — from strategy and planning to writing, editing and content creation.

Requirements

• Experience across marketing, brand and communications, ideally within a non-profit, charity, purpose-led or social impact environment.
• Brilliant writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to create engaging content for different audiences and channels.
• A strong understanding of digital communications, social media and content marketing.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and helping leaders communicate with clarity and impact.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Curiosity and passion for the issues Virgin Unite works on, from social justice and planetary health to responsible business.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to both shape strategy and “do the do”.