PR, Comms, And Content Lead

Employment Hero
Summary
Join Employment Hero as our PR, Comms, & Content Lead, UK and play a pivotal role in establishing the company as a leading voice in the UK employment sector. You will lead and mentor a high-performing team, develop and execute UK-focused strategies aligned with global objectives, and leverage data to shape public discourse. This role demands a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in building media relationships and securing coverage. Employment Hero offers a remote-first work environment, cutting-edge tools, and a supportive team culture. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous parental leave, subsidized egg freezing, a WFH expense budget, and excellent learning and development opportunities.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in high-paced PR and Content roles, ideally in tech or fintech
- 4+ years leading high-performing teams in PR, Comms, or Content
- Proven track record in building media relationships and securing coverage in the UK
- Strong editorial instincts and exceptional communication skills – written and verbal
- Experience using first-party data to drive media stories and build brand authority
- A strategic thinker with excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Familiarity with using AI tools to scale content production and efficiency
- A clear understanding of how PR contributes to SEO through content and backlinks
Responsibilities
- Establish Employment Hero’s authority and fame in the UK through standout PR, communications, and content strategies
- Build a high-performing, data-led team that delivers measurable impact across PR, content, SEO, and media
- Drive alignment across global and local marketing to support UK GTM and brand goals
- Leverage our proprietary data to shape public discourse and influence industry and government
- Lead and mentor a PR, Comms, and Content team to think big, act boldly, and deliver outcomes
- Create and execute a UK-first strategy aligned with global PR, Comms & Content objectives
- Drive proactive media opportunities and building thought leadership for key spokespeople
- Use our first-party employment data to power original, insight-driven storytelling
- Oversee content strategy across owned and earned channels (including newsroom collaboration) to support SEO, funnel progression, and reputation
- Report on performance, trends, and ROI to share progress and optimise efforts
- Own execution and ensure the team delivers against plans effectively and at pace
Benefits
- You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
- You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
- You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
- You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
- A very generous paternity leave policy
- Subsidised egg freezing
- A WFH office expense budget
- Outstanding learning & development opportunities