Job Description

Company Overview

VAYNE Global

is a next-generation holding company uniting three frontier ventures at the intersection of

luxury, science, and culture

:

VARUNE

- a cultural AI and creative studio redefining luxury branding and media intelligence for clients such as Ferrari, Prada, Armani, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Four Seasons.*

VIONIX Pharma

- a pharma-tech company transforming global generics and clinical data through our platform PHARMORIS(TM)*, supported by

Innovate UK

.

VYRONIS

- a space-biotech venture incubated at the

European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC UK)

, developing astronaut-health technologies that translate into Earth-based medical innovations.
Together, these brands are building a

global ecosystem of influence,

spanning medicine, space, and luxury culture.

Role Description

We are seeking a

Senior PR & Communications Manager

to architect and execute the storytelling strategy behind VAYNE Global's growing influence. You will act as the

strategic gatekeeper

between the Founder, the media, and the world's most influential cultural and scientific networks.

Your work will drive how journalists, investors, and the public perceive the companies shaping the next decade of health, space, and luxury.

You will:

Build and execute high-impact PR campaigns across all three brands, crafting a cohesive narrative that spans innovation, influence, and legacy*.
Lead relationships with major media houses (Financial Times, Vogue, Wired, Nature, Forbes, Business Insider, etc.) to secure placements and feature stories. Oversee content strategy across social and earned channels; speeches, op-eds, whitepapers, interviews, and press releases. Craft positioning for upcoming

ESA, Innovate UK, and academic launches

. Shape the public image of the Founder (executive visibility, keynote talks, and brand alignment). Manage press offices, freelancers, and PR agencies when necessary. Develop strategic partnerships with institutions, luxury houses, and scientific bodies.
This role sits

at the nerve centre of communication,

blending

scientific accuracy with artistic direction and media dominance.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a rare hybrid mind: someone who can merge

journalistic precision

with

luxury-brand storytelling

and

scientific intelligence

.

Required:

Minimum 9 years experience in PR, communications, or media strategy. Track record of press placements with Tier-1 outlets (BBC, Vogue, Wired, FT, etc.). Experience working across one or more of: luxury, tech, pharma, or scientific sectors*.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into emotionally compelling stories. Confident copywriting for long-form and executive communications (press releases, op-eds, speeches, investor decks). Deep understanding of global media cycles, digital PR, and influencer ecosystems. Sharp judgment under pressure, and discretion working with sensitive corporate or personal information. Existing media network (UK/EU or US). Experience leading cross-functional PR campaigns involving both luxury and innovation. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Power Automate, Planner, OneDrive, etc.). Prior experience working with founders, investors, or public figures. Passion for space, culture, and science.

Location

Hybrid (London, Edinburgh, or Leeds) Occasional travel for events, press engagements, and ESA/luxury brand collaborations.

Compensation

Competitive salary (based on experience). Performance-based bonuses tied to key media and growth milestones. Opportunity to grow into

Global Head of Communications / Chief Brand Officer

role as the group scales toward its Series-A round (target: August 2026). Access to luxury events, travel, and collaborations with global brands and space agencies.

Why Join Us

You'll be joining one of the most

unconventional and ambitious ecosystems in the UK;

where culture, science, and storytelling converge to redefine human progress.

This is a

career-defining role

for a communicator who thrives on scale, complexity, and power proximity. If you want to be part of the inner circle shaping how the world sees the next wave of human advancement... this is it.

Applications open now.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Apply via Indeed or email your CV and portfolio to

sdeneuve@varune.co

with the subject line:

Senior PR & Communications Manager {Your Name}

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to 45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Free or subsidised travel Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Transport links Work from home
Application question(s):

What's the most successful PR or communications campaign you've led, and what quantifiable results did it achieve (placements, engagement, or partnerships)? Which industries do you have strongest press relationships in (e.g. luxury, tech, pharma, science, hospitality, fashion, culture)? Describe a moment you managed crisis communications or a sensitive reputation issue, what was the outcome? Current salary and expected compensation (GBP). Availability to begin (notice period, if any). How would you describe your PR "style" in three words? Please provide links to 2-3 of your most notable press features, campaigns, or published articles. Do you have experience working directly with rapidly emerging start ups, founders, or C-level executives?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS1 6JL