Strategic Communications Lead & Senior Advisor

Financial Conduct Authority

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 73,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Non-contributory pension

Private healthcare with Bupa

Income protection and EAP

Volunteer time

Job summary

Financial Conduct Authority in the UK is seeking a Lead Strategic Communications and News Partner to oversee two Strategic Communication Partner teams and deliver high-impact communications strategies. You will advise senior leaders, manage complex, reputational issues and coordinate across Whitehall, Parliament and media to shape external messaging.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and deep expertise in media relations, crisis management and multi-channel communications.

Qualifications

Proven ability to manage proactive and reactive media relations, including handling media enquiries and responding to sensitive or high-profile issues.
Leadership experience, including managing and developing individuals or teams through direct line management and/or matrix management.
Proven success in developing and delivering communications plans, campaigns or media strategies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex information into clear messages.
Experience overseeing communications activity with reputational, regulatory, political or public-interest considerations.
Ability to advise senior leaders on communications strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and support 5 communications professionals across two Strategic Communication Partner teams.
Review work to ensure it is delivered to a high standard.
Lead the development and delivery of a communication campaign to support a strategic priority.
Create communication plans and materials for announcements, including press releases and social posts.
Proactively bring stories to life through traditional media, social media or other channels.
Advise Executive Directors on high-profile, sensitive issues and protect the FCA’s reputation.
Develop relationships with senior communicators across Whitehall, Parliament, consumer groups and media.
Ensure media enquiries are handled effectively and lead on sensitive reactive issues.
Participate in the out-of-hours rota for media queries.