Corporate Communications Director

Aldermore Bank; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial institution is seeking a Corporate Communications Director in London. This role will lead the communications strategy and manage key relationships, ensuring robust governance around brand activities. The ideal candidate is a transformational leader skilled in strategic thinking and stakeholder management. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Eyecare Voucher

Qualifications

• Transformational leader with a pragmatic and adaptable approach.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional relationship-builder with proven stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Aldermore Group’s communications and corporate affairs strategy.
• Champion the Group’s brand and reputation.
• Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Influential communication

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

Aldermore Bank

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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The Vacancy

Aldermore Group – why we exist

Let us tell you a bit about us

We’re Aldermore – the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we're backing more people to go for it.

We thrive by saying “yes” to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.

Let us tell you a bit about the opportunity

The Director of Corporate Communications at Aldermore Group plays a key leadership role in shaping and delivering the Group’s communications and corporate affairs strategy. Leading a dynamic and highly motivated Communications team, this role champions our brand objectives while providing strategic counsel to senior leaders across the business.

With a focus on tone, voice, and reputation, the Director ensures robust governance around all brand and communications activity. They will build and manage strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, using these connections to deliver impactful, insight-led communications that enhance the Group’s visibility and position Aldermore as a trusted voice and thought leader in its markets.

As a core member of the Commercial Shared Services (CSS) leadership team, the Director will play an integral part in influencing at ExCo and Director level—building trust, credibility, and alignment across the organisation.

What will your day look like?

• Lead the delivery of Aldermore Group’s communications and corporate affairs strategy, managing a high-performing team across brand, employee, digital, media, and public affairs communications, while supporting senior leaders, ExCo, and the CEO in their roles as spokespeople and strategic leaders.
• Champion the Group’s brand and reputation, setting the tone and voice of all communications and ensuring strong governance is in place. You’ll lead the development of messaging and campaigns that build brand awareness, support commercial objectives, and position Aldermore as a trusted, knowledgeable partner to key customer segments.
• Build and manage strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including ExCo members and business line MDs. You’ll use these relationships to shape and deliver integrated communications campaigns that are engaging, impactful, and aligned to strategic goals.
• Drive the performance and effectiveness of the communications function, managing budgets, agency relationships, and resources to ensure high-quality delivery and value for money. You'll monitor activity against KPIs and recommend improvements where needed.
• Lead internal communications strategy and channel management, delivering engaging, clear, and creative content that connects colleagues to the Group’s purpose, priorities, and culture—continuously evolving how we communicate to keep it fresh and impactful.
• Manage issues and crisis communications, taking the lead on messaging, media handling, and internal briefings to protect and strengthen the Group’s reputation during high-impact or sensitive situations.

What do we expect from you?

• Transformational leader with a pragmatic, adaptable approach who coaches and develops teams with empathy, embraces feedback, and fosters a culture of continuous growth and collaboration.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, confident in making quick, informed decisions. Able to simplify complex issues while maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture and proven success in shaping effective business direction.
• Change champion known for disciplined governance and a track record of delivering projects on time and budget, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Exceptional relationship builder with proven stakeholder management skills at all levels, naturally collaborative and willing to challenge constructively to drive the best outcomes.
• Influential communicator who combines political awareness with emotional intelligence, adept at negotiation and persuasion, and skilled at delivering clear, compelling messages across diverse audiences.
• Commercially astute and values-driven — demonstrating strong integrity, dependability, and a passion for the role. Ambitious and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach balanced by effective delegation in a collaborative, flat-structure environment.

What can you expect from us?

• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
• A growing organisation that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we’ll ask you to talk through some examples where you’ve demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.

The Benefits

As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you’ll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.

Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Aviva Digital GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Microsoft Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts