Chief Brand & Impact Communications Lead

Virgin Unite is looking for a strategic and hands-on communications leader to tell the story of who we are, what we stand for and the impact we’re creating around the world. From bold campaigns and thought leadership to brand evolution and reputation management, this is a role for someone who’s just as comfortable shaping strategy as they are writing a brilliant OpEd or rolling up their sleeves to create content for Instagram. This is an opportunity to join a small, ambitious team working on some of the world’s toughest social and environmental challenges — and to help amplify the people and ideas driving change. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about the social impact space, full of curiosity, and excited to make communications and marketing a powerful force for action.

A bit about us: Virgin Unite is the entrepreneurial foundation of the Virgin Group. We bring people and ideas together to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges - from social inequality to climate change. Working with partners, founders and communities around the world, we focus on bold, collaborative solutions that drive real, lasting change. We’re a small team with a big reach, where curiosity, purpose and action go hand in hand. If you’re looking to do meaningful work and be part of something bigger, you’ll feel right at home here.

What you’ll be getting stuck into:

• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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”.

What you’ll get in return:

We know life doesn’t stop when work starts. So we’ve built our benefits to support you - at work and beyond. Life – support when it matters most, with healthcare from day one, family-friendly policies and help for life’s bigger moments. Work – the foundations that set you up for the future, including a competitive pension, life assurance and options like our EV scheme. Spirit – space to grow and enjoy the journey, with a personal learning budget, mentoring, volunteering time… and our famous “Screw it, let’s do it” pot. It’s all designed to help you feel your best, do your best, and enjoy the ride - with a few extra Virgin touches along the way (because we don’t really do “standard”).

The essentials:

• Salary: £77,500 - £85,000 + bonus — we’re big on transparency, so no smoke and mirrors here. We’ll always offer a salary that reflects your experience, with room to grow within the range.
• Where you’ll work: We come together in the office at least 2 days a week — the rest is yours to work in your own space.
• Closing date: 5th June 2026.

Bring your whole self:

We welcome people from all walks of life, with all kinds of experiences and ways of thinking. Different perspectives, however your mind works, help us see things differently and do things better. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and others who are underrepresented in the charity sector. If there’s anything we can do to support you through the hiring process, just let us know, we’ll always do our best to make it work for you. We believe in using business as a force for good, creating positive change for our people, our communities and the world around us. That includes being a Fair Chance employer and championing strengths like dyslexic thinking - staying open, listening to individual circumstances and focusing on potential.

Where could this role take you? Your Virgin adventure starts here.