Senior Strategic Communications Leader

Financial Conduct Authority; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank/public

Non-contributory pension (8–12%)

Private healthcare

Volunteer time

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Financial Conduct Authority in London seeks a Lead Strategic Communications and News Partner to oversee two Strategic Communication Partner teams, shaping external messaging and protecting the Authority’s reputation.

You will advise senior leaders, manage complex issues, and coordinate campaigns across traditional and digital media, engaging with Whitehall, Parliament and consumer groups.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage proactive and reactive media relations.
• Leadership experience with team development and coaching.
• Experience delivering communications campaigns or media strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach 5 communications professionals across two teams.
• Review work to ensure high standards are met.
• Develop and deliver campaigns that support strategic priorities.
• Create communications plans and materials for announcements, including press releases and social posts.
• Proactively raise stories through traditional and social channels.
• Advise executives on high-profile and reputational issues.
• Build relationships with senior communicators across Whitehall, Parliament, and media.
• Handle sensitive media inquiries and participate in out-of-hours media rota.

Skills

Media relations management

Leadership experience

Strategic communications planning

Crisis and issues management

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Job description

The Financial Conduct Authority in London seeks a Lead Strategic Communications and News Partner to oversee two Strategic Communication Partner teams, shaping external messaging and protecting the Authority’s reputation.

You will advise senior leaders, manage complex issues, and coordinate campaigns across traditional and digital media, engaging with Whitehall, Parliament and consumer groups.