At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead communications for a major banking franchise and drive impactful campaigns.
- Company: Join a leading commercial bank at the heart of the UK economy.
- Benefits: Generous pension, performance bonuses, share schemes, and 30 days' holiday.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence senior leaders.
- Why this job: Shape the reputation of a key player in supporting economic growth.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in senior communications roles with strong storytelling skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
You’ll lead communications for our Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) business - one of the UK's most important client franchises, supporting many of the FTSE 350 and operating at the heart of the economy.
Responsibilities
- Setting and delivering an integrated communications strategy that strengthens our reputation as a commercial bank with a leading role in helping Britain prosper
- Providing strategic counsel on complex and sensitive reputational issues, anticipating risks and finding opportunities
- Leading high-impact campaigns that bring together media, social media, public affairs and internal communications
- Partnering closely with senior business leaders to ensure communications drive commercial outcomes
- Articulating clear, compelling storytelling about the role our clients play across UK sectors and regions - highlighting their impact on local economies, jobs and growth
- Translating business strategy and cultural change into engaging internal communications programmes
- Inspiring and enabling teams and agency partners to deliver high-quality, creative communications activity
Unique opportunity
- Shape the reputation of a major banking franchise at a pivotal time in our strategy
- Work with senior leaders across a complex, high-profile business
- Set the direction for how we communicate our role in supporting economic growth and investment across the UK's nations, regions and international businesses
Qualifications
- 3-5 years' experience in senior communications roles, ideally in financial services or a related sector
- A strong track record of delivering integrated, multi-channel communications strategies
- High-quality judgement and experience handling complex reputational issues
- Excellent business partnering skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior collaborators
- Deep understanding of media, public affairs, digital and employee communications channels
- Strong storytelling capability – able to translate complex content into clear, engaging narratives
- A collaborative attitude, with experience leading matrix teams and working with different communications channels
- A focus on outcomes, with the ability to align communications to measurable business impact
- A curious mindset and proven experience of responsibly employing AI to drive efficiency and enhance creativity
- A natural leader and coach, building capability and confidence in others
- Commercially aware, with strong understanding of the UK economic and regional business landscape
Benefits
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
- An annual performance-related bonus
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
- 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
- A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Head of Communications - Commercial Banking Business Partnering employer: Lloyds Banking
As a leading employer in the financial services sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, performance-related bonuses, and ample holiday leave, all designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of banking while making a meaningful impact on the UK economy, surrounded by a team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic and supportive culture.
