Shape the Voice of the UK’s Financial Regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is driving a fairer, more resilient financial system – protecting consumers, strengthening markets and supporting economic growth. As part of a major transformation, the FCA is becoming a more data-led, forward-thinking regulator, underpinned by its 2025-2030 strategy.
We are seeking a Director of Communications to play a pivotal role in shaping how the FCA communicates, builds trust and delivers impact.
This is a senior leadership role combining strategic advisory responsibility with leadership of a 120-person communications function.
You will:
* Advise the Chief Executive, Board and senior leadership on communications, reputation and stakeholder strategy.
* Shape the FCA’s external narrative, ensuring clarity on complex, high-profile regulatory issues.
* Lead engagement across media, government, industry and consumer groups.
* Oversee crisis communications and high-profile issues.
* Lead internal communications, engaging a 5,500-strong workforce.
* Drive data-led, digital and insight-driven communications capability.
* Contribute to the FCA’s wider transformation, including technology and AI adoption.
We are seeking a senior communications leader with experience in complex, high-profile environments.
You will bring proven experience advising senior executives and boards; strong track record leading large communications teams; excellent judgement in politically sensitive and high-profile situations; outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills; experience delivering insight-led, outcome-driven communications strategies; and the ability to lead through change and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
This is one of the most high-profile communications roles in UK financial services – offering the chance to shape public confidence in a transforming regulator at a critical time. We welcome applications from exceptional leaders ready to operate at the highest level.
The FCA has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and additional details on how to apply, please visit:. The closing date for applications is 23:55 BST on Tuesday 12th May 2026.