Head of Brand and Communications

2 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Proactis Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

Hybrid – Occasional face-to-face


About Proactis

Proactis is a leading Source-to-Pay software solution provider for mid-market organisations across a range of service-led industries. Our end-to-end modular platform enables customers to control spend and manage supply-chain risk; improve compliance and governance of their purchasing activities; reduce the cost of goods and services; and deliver efficiencies, all through process digitisation and automation.

As we continue to invest in brand-led growth, we're looking for a strategic and hands-on
Head of Brand and Communications
to shape how Proactis is perceived by employees, customers, partners, and the market.


What You'll Do

As our Head of Brand and Communications, you'll define how Proactis shows up — across channels, markets, and people. You'll balance strategic vision with creative execution, and influence with delivery.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead
    the development and delivery of an integrated brand and communications strategy aligned to company goals.
  • Define, evolve
    , and
    embed
    brand positioning, identity, and guidelines across all functions.
  • Build
    and
    articulate
    a distinctive brand voice that positions Proactis as a Source-to-Pay leader.
  • Own
    external communications, including PR, media relations, thought leadership, and brand storytelling to grow reputation and share of voice.
  • Drive
    internal communications to connect employees to strategy, purpose, and culture.
  • Provide creative direction for campaigns, events, and digital/print assets, ensuring high-quality, on-brand execution.
  • Manage
    ,
    mentor
    , and
    develop
    the Creative Designer and Content Executive while contributing personally to strategic content.
  • Partner with the VP Marketing and Executive team to shape narratives and external representation.
  • Oversee
    agency relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery.
  • Set and track KPIs for internal and external communications tied to business impact.
  • Champion innovation in brand storytelling, testing new platforms and formats to reach new audiences.

You'll report to the
VP of Marketing
and work closely across different teams (Product, Marketing, Sales, etc) to make our brand an engine for growth. You'll also manage the content executive as well as relations with external agencies (PR, Content designer).

What We're Looking For

We want a modern brand leader — strategic, creative, and confident in shaping a company's story inside and out.

  • 5+ years leading brand and communications in B2B or SaaS environments
  • A track record of
    building brands that employees believe in and markets remember
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Experience managing creative and content teams, as well as agencies
  • Comfortable moving between strategy and hands-on execution
  • Analytical and data-driven, with a focus on measurable outcomes
  • Collaborative, low-ego, and curious


Why Join Us

At Proactis, you'll help shape a brand that's transforming how organisations manage spend and succeed. You'll join a collaborative, values-driven team focused on sustainable growth, innovation, and customer success — and your voice will help define our next chapter.

Benefits at a glance:

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Pension scheme with matched contributions
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
  • Private medical insurance & company healthcare scheme
  • Life insurance cover
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Volunteering days to give back
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • A company guided by strong values and a collaborative team spirit

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