Director – Health (Communications / Public Affairs)

We’re looking for a senior leader to join our Health practice and help shape some of the most important conversations in UK healthcare. As Director, you will lead major client partnerships across pharma, biotech, health providers and patient organisations as well as taking a leading role in growing the business and team.

We are looking for candidates with experience in both or either healthcare communications or public affairs, to help lead a talented, ambitious and friendly team where there will be significant opportunities for career development. In return, we offer an industry-leading package and the chance to be a leader in a team of dynamic, talented individuals.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Act as senior strategic adviser across high‑profile health clients
• Lead integrated client campaigns across corporate and crisis communications, media relations and public affairs projects
• Guide clients through major policy, access, system and media issues
• Build relationships across the media, government, NHS, patient groups and industry
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team
• Drive new business: shaping proposals, leading pitches, and cultivating new opportunities
• Help shape the future growth and positioning of our Health division

What you’ll bring

• 10+ years in health policy, public affairs, communications or consultancy
• Deep understanding of the NHS, health politics and regulatory landscape
• Confidence advising senior leaders and managing complex programmes
• Strong leadership, writing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial mindset and proven experience winning new business – please note that previous experience is essential
• Passion for improving health outcomes and driving real-world impact
• Experience of management and leading a team.

You’ll work with a talented, mission-driven team on issues that matter—from access and health inequalities to oncology, digital health, rare disease and system reform. You’ll have space to lead, innovate and shape the direction of our growing Health practice.

How to apply

At Lexington, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. We will give proper consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Whilst we operate flexible working arrangements, we are not looking for candidates who require fully remote or home based working.

Interview/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial, informal interview and, if successful, will be invited for a second interview which will include a written task or presentation. Successful candidates may be appointed prior to the closing date. The role is for an immediate start subject to notice periods.

If the above sounds like you and you’d like to hear more about a leadership role in the Lexington Health team, please send your CV to ed.mcrandal@lexcomm.co.uk