Strategic Communications Lead – Financial Services

Deloitte - Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Communications Workstream Lead to oversee a comprehensive communication strategy for a dynamic programme in the financial services sector. This hybrid role based in Manchester requires strong communication skills, stakeholder management experience, and the ability to produce high-quality content. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project communications and the capability to deliver clear messaging to both internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the programmes communication plan.
• Manage all external communications including public messaging, press materials, and partner updates.
• Produce internal communications such as briefings, updates, and newsletters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Create high-quality written and digital content.
• Identify communication risks and manage approvals governance and compliance.
• Provide regular reporting to programme leadership.

Skills

Strong communications background

Excellent writing and editing skills

Ability to turn complex information into clear messaging

Confident stakeholder manager

Experience delivering communications in a project or programme setting

Tools

Adobe Dreamweaver

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Communications Workstream Lead to oversee a comprehensive communication strategy for a dynamic programme in the financial services sector. This hybrid role based in Manchester requires strong communication skills, stakeholder management experience, and the ability to produce high-quality content. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project communications and the capability to deliver clear messaging to both internal and external audiences.