Head of Health Content Strategy & Editorial

British Heart Foundation; East Ham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

British Heart Foundation is seeking a Senior Health Editorial Lead to steer the strategy, delivery and development of health content products and programmes. You’ll lead a team to maintain high standards of content, design and information excellence, and ensure Heart Matters aligns with organisational goals.

This hybrid role in London oversees digital health content initiatives, with a focus on search, user journeys and patient-focused communications across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experienced health content professional with editorial, digital and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders to deliver high editorial standards.
• Ability to translate complex medical information into accessible health content for broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, delivery and development of health content products and programmes.
• Oversee Heart Matters portfolio including email newsletter and health magazine.
• Drive digital best practice: SEO, content design, user journeys and conversions.
• Provide guidance to colleagues on communications, especially for patient audiences.
• Demonstrate leadership and influence with senior stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Stakeholder management

Content strategy

SEO

User journeys

Team management

Communication

Behavioural change

Health content

Job description

British Heart Foundation is seeking a Senior Health Editorial Lead to steer the strategy, delivery and development of health content products and programmes. You’ll lead a team to maintain high standards of content, design and information excellence, and ensure Heart Matters aligns with organisational goals.

This hybrid role in London oversees digital health content initiatives, with a focus on search, user journeys and patient-focused communications across diverse audiences.