Associate Director - Employee Communications

VMA Direct.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Employee Communications to lead the design and delivery of communications strategies. The role requires strong business acumen and change leadership experience. This position involves advising senior leaders and delivering complex communication programs. Candidates must be based in London and able to work in the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering strategic internal communications.
• Proven track record in change communications and transformation programs.
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver employee communications for strategy and transformation.
• Lead complex communication programs aligning business strategy with employee engagement.
• Act as a senior advisor to business leaders in communications.

Skills

Strategic internal communications

Change communications

Influencing skills

Storytelling

Execution focus

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Our client within financial services is looking to hire an Associate Director - Employee Communications to join the team based in London.

In this position, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of all employee communications around the strategy and transformation for the investment arm of the business.

You will act as a senior advisor and employee communications partner to senior leaders of the business, and you will lead and deliver complex, cross-functional communication programs that connect the business strategy to employee engagement, ensuring clarity, alignment, and momentum across the company.

This is a role for an employee communications leader with strong business acumen, deep knowledge of the asset management industry, and experience driving change through influence and execution.

• Previous experience developing and delivering strategic internal communications within a global financial services or matrix organization.
• A strong track record in change communications, including transformation programs, operating model changes, and leadership engagement.
• Strong influencing and advisory skills, with experience acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and editing skills, capable of creating clarity and engagement on complex and technical topics.
• A strategic mindset with an execution focus, comfortable balancing long-term planning with fast-paced delivery.
• Experience operating at scale across geographies and functions, with cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

This is a permanent opportunity, and the hybrid working policy is 3 days in the London office. This is non-negotiable.

If you are based in London, can come into the office 3 days a week, and have experience working in the financial services industry, apply today.