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Lead Strategic Communications Partner

London, GBFull-time£50k–£66k2026-11-01 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead and support two specialist teams in developing and delivering strategic communications strategies to protect and enhance the FCA's reputation while advising senior leaders on complex issues.

Role type

Senior IC strategic communications manager

Builds

Strategic communication campaigns, press releases, stakeholder engagement plans

Domain

Financial regulation / Public sector communications

Required skills

Team leadership, media relations, crisis management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, written and verbal communication, media monitoring

Preferred skills

Experience with Whitehall and Parliament relations, social listening tools

Technologies

Media monitoring tools, social listening platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and coach 5 communications professionals, develop communication campaigns for strategic priorities, handle complex announcements and crisis management, advise Executive Directors on sensitive issues, manage media enquiries and relationships with external stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management