Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.
Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
The EH Way
At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.
- We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission.
- We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy.
- We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale.
- We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission.
- We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time.
- We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average.
This role
As our PR, Comms, & Content Lead, UK, you’ll work with the Head of Marketing, UK and be instrumental in establishing Employment Hero as the leading voice on employment in the UK – helping us move from SaaS to Employment as a Service (EMPASS) and accelerating us toward our BHAG.
Your key focus areas will be:
- Establishing Employment Hero’s authority and fame in the UK through standout PR, communications, and content strategies
- Building a high-performing, data-led team that delivers measurable impact across PR, content, SEO, and media
- Driving alignment across global and local marketing to support UK GTM and brand goals
- Leveraging our proprietary data to shape public discourse and influence industry and government
This will include:
- Leading and mentoring a PR, Comms, and Content team to think big, act boldly, and deliver outcomes
- Creating and executing a UK-first strategy aligned with global PR, Comms & Content objectives
- Driving proactive media opportunities and building thought leadership for key spokespeople
- Using our first-party employment data to power original, insight-driven storytelling
- Overseeing content strategy across owned and earned channels (including newsroom collaboration) to support SEO, funnel progression, and reputation
- Reporting on performance, trends, and ROI to share progress and optimise efforts
- Owning execution and ensuring the team delivers against plans effectively and at pace
Who you are
To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring:
- 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
What we can offer
At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:
- 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
- You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes: a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
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