Head of content and branding

Head of Content, Branding and Operations - £80k-£110k

Remote - UK, Europe, or South Africa

A specialist branding, content, and production agency, known for helping high-growth startups position themselves effectively for capital raising and funding, is seeking a strategic and creative Head of Content, Branding, and Operations. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with a passion for building narratives and storytelling that capture investor interest and drive early-stage companies towards capital raising success.

About the Role:

This leadership role sits at the intersection of branding, storytelling, and strategic delivery. The successful candidate will lead client-facing content, branding, and campaign execution, ensuring that every startup supported by the agency is investor-ready from a narrative, visual, and strategic perspective.

They will be responsible for overseeing and shaping messaging, creative direction, and branding assets for a portfolio of ambitious startups and scale-ups, many operating in AI-heavy environments. With a strong emphasis on VC positioning and investor targeting, this person will ensure all client output-decks, messaging, campaigns, and pitch materials-meets the high standards expected by capital partners and institutional backers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead branding and content strategy for startups preparing for funding rounds or scaling.
2. Provide expert guidance on messaging frameworks, pitch decks, core narratives, and go-to-market positioning.
3. Oversee the delivery of high-quality creative content across email campaigns, scripts, brand decks, briefs, and more.
4. Guide early-stage companies in developing cohesive and compelling investor narratives.
5. Manage and coordinate cross-functional creative output, ensuring timely, on-brand delivery.
6. Advise on marketing materials that resonate with VCs and angel investors.
7. Utilize advanced AI tools and automation platforms as part of daily creative and strategic processes.
8. Act as a senior point of contact for clients, overseeing campaign execution and content delivery.
9. Maintain a strong understanding of what makes a business investable, from brand identity to market opportunity narratives.

Essential Experience:

• Proven background in branding, content strategy, and creative leadership, ideally within a fast-paced agency setting or marketing services setup.
• Extensive experience working with startups and scale-ups, especially in investor-targeted positioning and go-to-market planning.
• Deep understanding of structuring narratives that attract capital, whether for pre-seed or Series A funding rounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full-scale branding and messaging campaigns, including pitch decks and investor communications.
• Daily use and expertise in AI tools, platforms, and automated creative workflows.
• Strong client management experience, with a track record of delivering strategic, high-quality outputs under pressure.

Ideal Candidate:

• A strategic thinker with hands-on creative flair.
• A clear communicator who can guide founders in crafting powerful, clear, and consistent brand stories.
• Highly organized and outcome-driven, especially when outcomes include securing funding or launching brands.