Creative Lead


Company:	The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd
Salary:	£52,000 to £69,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle, NE1 7PF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Step into this Creative Lead role and build something that matters in Creative & Marketing.

Newcastle's creative scene has real momentum behind it, and this startup is part of the reason why. They're a small, fast-moving team building brand and marketing work that doesn't look like it came from a committee, and they need someone senior enough to set the standard without needing a rulebook to do it. If you've been waiting for a Creative Lead role where your fingerprints are actually visible on the output, this is it.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Setting creative direction across campaigns, from first concept through to final delivery

Leading a small creative team while still getting hands-on with the work yourself

Pitching ideas directly to founders and clients, and defending them when needed

Building brand guidelines and visual systems that can scale as the company grows

Reviewing and sharpening work from designers, copywriters and freelancers

Balancing fast turnaround demands with a standard of work you're proud to put your name to

Here are the skills you'll need:

A strong portfolio showing range across brand, digital and campaign work

Experience leading creative output at a senior level, ideally inside a small or scaling team

Comfort making decisions fast, without waiting for layers of sign-off

Sharp eye for detail alongside genuine strategic thinking

The confidence to push back on an idea when it's wrong, and know when it's right

Solid working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and modern design tools

Key perks and benefits:

£52,000 to £69,000, depending on experience

Equity in a growing business, not just a salary line

Hybrid working from Newcastle, with genuine flexibility on hours

A dedicated learning and development budget

A flat structure where your ideas reach decision-makers directly, not through five layers of management

Why pursue a career in Creative & Marketing?

Creative & Marketing keeps expanding as brands fight harder for attention, and that means genuine demand for people who can lead, not just execute. Newcastle has quietly built a reputation as a creative hub outside London, with agencies and startups competing for the same senior talent. A Creative Lead who can prove impact here carries that credibility wherever they go next.

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