Senior Communications Executive (external communications)

Legal & General; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

At least 25 days holiday

Competitive family leave

Electric car scheme discounts

Product discounts

Job summary

A leading UK financial services group is seeking a Senior Communications Executive to drive communications strategy in Institutional Retirement and Asset Management. The role requires a strategic thinker with at least 3 years of experience in financial services communications, excellent writing skills, and strong media relationships. The opportunity includes participation in performance-related bonus plans, generous pension contributions, and a healthcare plan. Join to enhance the company's profile and provide valuable insights through media engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in financial services communications.
• Strong understanding of UK financial media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of external communications plans.
• Build relationships with financial and business media.
• Oversee day-to-day activity with PR agencies.

Skills

Agency or in-house financial services communications experience

Understanding of UK financial media

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Detail-oriented

Collaborative team player

Job description

Senior Communications Executive (external communications)

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Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, we underpin our retirement and protection solutions in pension risk transfer, life insurance and workplace pensions.

Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need, enabling everyone at L&G to do what they do best.

Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

Job Description

L&G is looking for a Senior Communications Executive to join our External Communications team within the Corporate Affairs function, playing a key role in delivering our communications strategy across Institutional Retirement and Asset Management.

What you’ll be doing

• Strategic Communications: Supporting the development and execution of external communications plans enhancing L&G’s profile in Institutional Retirement and Asset Management.
• Media Relations: Building and maintaining strong relationships with financial and business media, managing proactive and reactive engagement positioning L&G as a trusted voice.
• Agency Management: Overseeing day‑to‑day activity with PR agencies, ensuring high‑quality campaign delivery and accurate reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Content Development: Collaborating with marketing, public affairs, and internal communications teams to create compelling content and identify opportunities for thought leadership.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitoring media coverage, providing insightful analysis, and contributing to regular evaluation reporting.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensuring all communications comply with regulatory and governance standards, maintaining accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in financial services communications – agency or in‑house.
• Strong understanding of UK financial media and established journalist relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strategic thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative and a true team player, able to build strong relationships and connect across the wider Corporate Affairs function and business teams.
• Detail‑oriented and commercially aware, with a global outlook.

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only).
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service.
• Competitive family leave.
• Participation in our electric car scheme.
• Discounts on our own products and a range of high‑street stores and online.

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe it’s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

We’re committed to an inclusive culture, flexible working options and supporting career development.

If you don’t meet every criterion, think about what you excel at and how you can contribute to our purpose.