Head of Brand & Communications
@ Animal Friends

Hybrid
£90,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

Your Application Journey

Personalized Resume
Apply
Email Hiring Manager
Interview

Email Hiring Manager

XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX***** @animalfriends.co.uk
Recommended after applying

Job Details

Overview

Animal Friends is seeking a Head of Brand & Communications to bring its clear brand and communications strategy to life. This 12-month fixed-term role involves implementing integrated, high-impact campaigns across TV, cinema, print, digital, PR, and internal communications.

What You’ll Do

  • Implement brand and communications strategy across all channels
  • Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager in campaign planning and delivery
  • Design and execute hands-on campaigns from brief to final output
  • Manage agency partners ensuring creative, performance-led outputs
  • Utilize audience insights and data to refine media strategy
  • Maintain a consistent tone and brand identity
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing in-house team
  • Oversee internal communications and colleague EVP
  • Monitor performance metrics and optimize future campaigns

What You’ll Bring

  • Extensive experience in Brand and Communications, preferably in regulated industries
  • Hands-on approach with a balance of strategic and tactical execution
  • Passion for developing impactful, audience-first campaigns
  • Strong command of marketing technology and performance data
  • Collaborative leadership skills with effective stakeholder management

Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

Animal Friends values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual is respected. The company is committed to nondiscriminatory practices ensuring everyone feels they belong.

Recruitment Process

As an FCA regulated business, Animal Friends requires successful applicants to undergo pre-employment screening, which includes a credit check and reference checks. Applicants will need to prove their right to work in the UK. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled, so early application is encouraged.

Key skills/competency

  • brand strategy
  • communications
  • campaign management
  • martech
  • leadership
  • agency management
  • internal communications
  • performance metrics
  • audience data
  • stakeholder management

How to Get Hired at Animal Friends

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Align skills with Animal Friends requirements.
  • Research Animal Friends: Understand their values and campaigns.
  • Showcase experience: Highlight brand and communications achievements.
  • Prepare for interviews: Use examples from past successes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review latest marketing technology platforms.
Analyze recent multi-channel campaign case studies.
Study audience data interpretation techniques.
Practice performance metrics evaluation methodologies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a high-pressure campaign delivery.
Explain a time you led a diverse team.
Share experience managing creative agency conflicts.
Illustrate handling stakeholder feedback effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions