Division
Communications
Department
Strategic Communications & News
Salary
* National (Edinburgh and Leeds): £43,300 - £54,100
* London: £46,400 - £60,000 (salary based on skills and experience)
Role Responsibilities
* Being a trusted communications partner for a specific area of the FCA, building relationships with business stakeholders and providing strategic guidance. This role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
* Building subject‑matter expertise in the area you partner with, to provide insightful, strategic communications advice across a range of issues.
* Managing media relations with journalists, including dealing with reactive press queries relevant to your area.
* Looking for proactive opportunities across media, social media, stakeholder partnerships and other channels to deliver a drumbeat of activity across your area.
* Preparing communication plans and content to support key announcements.
* Identifying key external stakeholders and engaging relevant media, trade bodies and consumer groups to create advocacy and reach target audiences.
* Sharing coverage updates and evaluating priority announcements.
* Taking ownership for projects, delivering high‑quality outcomes while strengthening your skills within a dynamic communications environment.
* Taking part in the regular out‑of‑hours media rota.
Skills Required
* Relevant recent experience dealing with the media, including responding to reactive press queries.
* Previous experience managing external communication projects, including setting objectives, developing messaging and producing engaging content for diverse audiences.
* Proven experience in a role requiring strong written and verbal communication skills and balancing proactive and reactive work.
Essential Skills
* Strong knowledge and understanding of traditional and social media.
* Experience providing advice on external communications to senior internal stakeholders.
* Demonstrable ability to collaborate effectively within a team while maintaining flexibility to work independently and take initiative.
* Familiarity with relevant communication tools used for media and social media monitoring.
* Ability to adapt and react to changing circumstances, adjusting priorities as needed and willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
* Demonstrate an interest and understanding in the FCA’s work, its operations and the wider financial services sector.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work.
* Non‑contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times salary.
* Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
* 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
* Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity
We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including part‑time and job sharing where applicable.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long‑term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process.
If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help – reach out for tailored support.
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