Business Communications Manager

Proactive Appointments; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Appointments is recruiting a Business Communications Manager for a leading global banking organisation. The role sits at the crossroads of business management, technology innovation, strategy and communications, delivering engaging narratives and executive materials to senior stakeholders.

You will coordinate events, develop communications plans, and help demonstrate the value and outcomes of innovation initiatives within a hybrid, Inside IR35 environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Business Management, Communications Management, Strategy, Technology or Transformation environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide business management support to Technology Innovation leadership.
• Coordinate and deliver technology innovation events (town halls, technology talks, speaker sessions, leadership events).
• Translate key initiatives into clear, engaging business narratives with technology SMEs and business stakeholders.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, briefing packs, case studies and portfolio materials.
• Create and coordinate newsletters, innovation updates and awareness communications.
• Support communications around strategic technology themes (AI, automation, emerging technology).
• Develop and maintain communications and events plans across multiple initiatives.
• Contribute to short-form video and digital content using templates.
• Help build visibility of innovation activity across the Bank and connect activities across teams/geographies.
• Support messaging that demonstrates value, progress and outcomes of Technology Innovation initiatives.
• Prepare management information and reporting for senior leadership.
• Collaborate across Technology and business functions to drive initiatives and prioritisation.
• Assist in strategic planning, prioritisation and execution of the Technology Innovation portfolio.
• Manage multiple projects (3-10 initiatives) with strong organisation.

Skills

Business Management

Communications Management

Strategy

Technology Innovation

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Business Communications Manager

Inside IR35 - Hybrid - Potential to go permanent

We are working with a leading global banking organisation to recruit a Business Communications Manager to join a growing Technology Innovation function.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Manager, Communications Manager, Strategy Manager or Technology professional who combines strong commercial and organisational skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.

The role sits at the intersection of business management, technology innovation, strategy, stakeholder engagement and communications. You will work closely with Technology Innovation leadership and stakeholders across the Bank to raise awareness of key initiatives, drive engagement and help demonstrate the value and impact of technology innovation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing business management support to the Technology Innovation leadership team.
• Coordinating and delivering technology innovation events, including town halls, technology talks, speaker sessions and leadership events.
• Working with technology SMEs and business stakeholders to understand key initiatives and translate them into clear, engaging business narratives.
• Developing executive-ready presentations, briefing packs, case studies and portfolio materials.
• Creating and coordinating newsletters, innovation updates and awareness communications.
• Supporting communications and engagement around strategic technology themes, particularly AI, automation and emerging technology.
• Developing and maintaining communications and events plans across multiple initiatives.
• Supporting the creation of short-form video and other digital content, using established templates and resources.
• Helping to build visibility of innovation activity across the Bank and, in particular, connecting activity happening across different teams and geographies.
• Supporting the development of messaging and materials that demonstrate the value, progress and outcomes of Technology Innovation initiatives.
• Preparing management information and reporting for senior leadership.
• Working across Technology and business functions to build strong relationships, gather information and drive initiatives forward.
• Supporting strategic planning, prioritisation and execution across the Technology Innovation portfolio.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, typically across 3-10 initiatives, whilst maintaining a high level of organisation and attention to detail.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience working in a Business Management, Communications Management, Strategy, Technology or Transformation environment.
• Strong project and programme coordination skills, with the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex organisational structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise and compelling messaging.
• An understanding of technology operations and the role technology plays within a large financial institution.
• A good understanding of core banking functions and how Technology supports the wider business.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, culture, communications or events would be advantageous.
• The ability to create polished, structured presentations