Creative Services Lead

UK (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelContract

Posted 19 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead the in‑house creative function, shaping the brand vision, visual identity and audience‑centred content across digital and offline channels while building a high‑performing team and overseeing creative operations.

  • Own creative strategy and brand development
  • Develop and mentor a multidisciplinary team
  • Manage budgets, workflows and supplier relationships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide creative leadership
  • Set the creative vision for the organisation's in-house creative function.
  • Lead the development and evolution of our visual identity, ensuring consistency, relevance and impact.
  • Act as lead art director on major campaigns, fundraising activations, digital experiences, publications and service communications.
  • Champion innovative, audience-led creative thinking and storytelling.
  • Drive a digital-first approach
  • Build the digital creative capability in the team.
  • Ensure accessibility and digital application sit at the heart of every creative solution.
  • Partner with digital marketing, website, email and social teams to create engaging, high-performing content.
  • Deliver content and communications excellence

Requirements

  • Significant experience leading creative, brand, studio or content teams.
  • Strong art direction and creative leadership experience across digital and offline channels.
  • Expertise in brand development, visual identity systems, storytelling and content creation.
  • Experience translating complex organisational needs into clear, compelling creative solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
  • Experience managing budgets, creative operations, workflows and resource planning.
  • Experience working with agencies, freelancers and creative suppliers.
  • A strong understanding of accessibility, inclusion and user-centred design.
  • Experience using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
  • A relevant degree in a creative discipline.
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Stroke Association

4.3 Glassdoor

Every day in the UK, another 240 people wake up to the catastrophic impact of a stroke. Anyone - mums, dads, grandparents, young people, even children - can be left unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. It’s a traumatic, life-changing event that robs survivors and their families of the life they knew. With strength, determination and the right support, recovery is possible.The Stroke Association is the leading charity in the UK providing life-long support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year, fund vital scientific research, and campaign to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. If you or anyone you know has been affected by stroke, please get in touch:Stroke Support Helpline: 0303 3033 100 Textphone: 18001 0303 3033 100Email: helpline@stroke.org.ukWebsite: www.stroke.org.ukIf your work involves providing care and support to individuals affected by or at risk of stroke, we have resources, tools, information and clinical guidelines to assist you in your role. Visit: https://www.stroke.org.uk/professionalsRegistered charity no. 211015

London, England, GBR
797 employees (82 in marketing)
1% recommend to a friend
1% CEO approval

Salaries

Creative median pay in the United Kingdom

£45K/yr

Most pay falls between £37K and £58K. Based on 92 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
69 (9% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
193.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$11.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.4%
Direct
13.5%
Referral
21%
Social
5.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~797
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Creative Services Lead

Stroke Association · UK · Remote