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Lead transformative content strategies at Wellcome, a global philanthropy investing £16bn in global health challenges.
Overview
Salary
£109000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Wellcome is an inspiring global charitable foundation that is dedicated to improving health for all. The foundation achieves this aim by backing scientific research, shaping policy and sparking public engagement. With an upcoming spend of £16bn until 2032 on life-enhancing discoveries and tackling major health challenges, it's a thrilling time to join.
Role Summary
- This role to Head of News and Content combines media relations, digital content and digital marketing into one team for maximised impact.
- The chosen candidate will work across various strategic programmes, managing Wellcome's reputation and leading a team.
Role Requirements
- Proven experience in crisis and issues management.
- Have a track record of managing successful communications campaigns involving paid marketing and media.
- Experience working with CEOs and other senior executives on profile development.
- Have a capability to manage budgets and headcount, and to foster an inclusive and high-performing work culture.
Application Process Details
- To apply, email your CV to wellcome@taylorbirchwood.com.
- Only applications submitted via the provided email will be considered.
Wellcome is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding scientific research, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and engaging people. We are spending £16bn in the decade to 2032, funding new discoveries in life, health and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate & health.
The role of Head of News and Content will lead a team working across media relations, digital content for Wellcome’s channels and digital marketing. This is a new role that brings owned, earned and paid content into one team for maximum integration and impact. The team will work across our strategic programmes as well as managing Wellcome’s reputation.
Job requirements include experience of crisis and issues management, track record of running and evaluating communications campaigns that involve paid marketing as well as owned and earned media, experience of working with CEOs and other senior executives on their personal profile, and experience of managing budgets, headcount, and leading positive, high performing teams and inclusive working cultures.
We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued. We are currently working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) from our Euston Road offices as part of our hybrid working, with the remaining 2 days from home. Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
To apply for this role, please email your CV to [email removed - click apply for more details]. Please note that applications submitted in any other way will not be considered.
