Senior External Communications Lead - Financial Services

PRFutures; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28.5 days holiday

Healthcare package (dental & optical)

Discounted gym membership

Life insurance & income protection

Employer pension contributions 6%

Job summary

PRFutures is seeking a senior PR and external communications specialist to lead the association’s voice, shaping its reputation across national media. You’ll turn complex financial services issues into compelling campaigns and thought leadership.

You’ll craft press materials, manage journalist relations, and coach senior leaders for media opportunities, while delivering integrated campaigns and aligning messaging with organisational priorities.

Qualifications

• Excellent writer with strong storytelling ability.
• Proven track record in external communications and PR.
• Experience translating complex financial topics for broad audiences.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and shape messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR and external communications across media outlets.
• Build journalist relationships and generate quality coverage.
• Write press releases, reactive statements, CEO commentary and speeches.
• Develop creative, integrated campaigns around major industry issues.
• Coach spokespeople and shape messaging for media opportunities.

Skills

PR & External Communications

Media Relations

Speechwriting

Thought Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

PRFutures is seeking a senior PR and external communications specialist to lead the association’s voice, shaping its reputation across national media. You’ll turn complex financial services issues into compelling campaigns and thought leadership.

You’ll craft press materials, manage journalist relations, and coach senior leaders for media opportunities, while delivering integrated campaigns and aligning messaging with organisational priorities.