Lead Strategic Communications Partner

Financial Conduct Authority

. Lead, coach and support 5 communications professionals across two Strategic Communication Partner teams .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £49,600 - £72,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading communications teams and developing strategic communication campaigns while effectively managing media relations and advising senior leaders on complex issues. Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments and build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.

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Leadership ExperienceMedia Relations ManagementCommunications Strategy DevelopmentCrisis ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Communications PlanningCampaign DevelopmentMedia StrategyCrisis CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationReputation ManagementDigital Media StrategySocial Media ManagementStakeholder Messaging

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Media Monitoring ToolsSocial Listening ToolsCommunications Evaluation Tools

Industry Keywords

Strategic CommunicationsPublic RelationsPolitical CommunicationRegulatory ConsiderationsPublic-Interest Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach and support 5 communications professionals across two Strategic Communication Partner teams
Build a collaborative, results-driven culture
Review communications work to ensure it is delivered to a high standard
Lead the development and delivery of a communication campaign supporting one of the FCA’s four strategic priorities
Handle complex and demanding announcements by creating communication plans and materials, including press releases, social media posts, internal messages and stakeholder emails
Partner with communications teams to deliver communications results
Bring FCA stories to life through traditional media, social media and other channels
Advise Executive Directors and senior leaders on high-profile, politically sensitive and reputationally significant issues
Develop and maintain relationships with senior communicators across Whitehall, Parliament, consumer groups, trade associations and the media
Ensure media enquiries are handled effectively and lead sensitive reactive issues, including crisis and issues management
Participate in the out-of-hours rota for media queries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated 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 the ability to translate complex information into clear and compelling messages
Experience overseeing communications activity involving significant reputational, regulatory, political or public-interest considerations
Confidence advising senior leaders on communications strategy, stakeholder engagement and messaging
Experience coordinating communications responses during complex issues, crises or fast-moving external events
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a demanding environment
Solid understanding of traditional, digital and social media channels and how they support strategic communications objectives
Ability to build credibility, influence stakeholders and establish strong working relationships across a complex organisation
Experience using media monitoring, social listening and communications evaluation tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable