Location: Hybrid – blend your time working remotely and at our Cardiff office
Responsible to: Innovation Adoption Director
Salary: £70,545 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)
Term: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Marketing and Communications to join our team.
At Life Sciences Hub Wales, we’re on a mission to make Wales the destination of choice for health, care, and wellbeing innovation. Heading up our Marketing and Communications function, you’ll lead high-impact strategies that elevate our profile, showcase groundbreaking innovation, and engage key stakeholders across industry, healthcare, social care, and academia.
This leadership role offers the autonomy to develop and execute dynamic marketing and communications strategies, positioning Life Sciences Hub Wales as a key influencer in policy, investment, and industry engagement. You will also lead a talented team, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and fostering a high-performance culture.
In this role, you will…
* Elevate our brand – Position Life Sciences Hub Wales as a leader in health and social care innovation, influencing national and international conversations.
* Lead strategic marketing and communications – Develop and execute impactful campaigns that engage stakeholders, generate leads, and drive innovation adoption.
* Drive stakeholder engagement – Build meaningful relationships with industry leaders, government bodies, NHS, academia, and investors to maximise our impact.
* Shape media and public affairs strategies – Lead media engagement efforts, enhance our digital presence, and represent the organisation as a key spokesperson.
* Lead a high-performing team – Inspire, mentor, and manage a dynamic marketing and communications team to deliver outstanding results.
You’ll have an impressive track record, bringing with you…
* Proven experience in developing and executing high-impact marketing and communications strategies within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence at a senior level and drive cross-functional collaboration.
* Expertise in stakeholder engagement, media relations, and reputation management.
* A data-driven mindset, using analytics to inform decision-making and measure impact.
* A passion for innovation, health, and social care transformation in Wales.
At Life Sciences Hub Wales, we are more than a team – we are a catalyst for change. You’ll be joining an organisation at the forefront of transforming healthcare and social care through innovation. We offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of health and wellbeing in Wales.
What We Offer:
* Being part of a small, agile, and friendly team
* A flexible, inclusive and supportive working culture
* Generous holiday entitlement – 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a 9% employer contribution
Come and join our team!
Email us at careers@lshubwales.com with your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement explaining why you’re the best person for this exciting opportunity. Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the full job description and should be no more than 2 pages in total.
* Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 4pm on 25 April 2025.
* Interviews: Will be held at our Cardiff Bay office on 7 May 2025.
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