At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive impactful communications and engage with media to shape financial services narratives.
- Company: Join the FCA, a key player in regulating UK financial markets.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive team culture, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to work on diverse issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of strategic communications that influence consumer and economic outcomes.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a knack for strategic thinking required.
The predicted salary is between 59800 - 75000 £ per year.
Overview
The Financial Conduct Authority regulates financial services firms and financial markets in the UK.
Requirements of the role:
In the Communications division at the FCA, we change opinions and behaviours to enable a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy. We’ve recently changed how we do things to deliver more engaging, insight-led, audience-focused communications. If you want to be part of a supportive and fun team, work across a wide range of issues and are ready to be challenged, curious and creative then come and join us.
The Strategic Communications Partners team is at the heart of what and how the organisation communicates – working with the strategy team to help set and deliver the FCA’s external communication objectives and ensuring that our communication is clear, concise and compelling. We work closely with the editorial, speechwriting and social media teams.
- Being a trusted communications partner for a specific area of the FCA, building relationships with business stakeholders and providing strategic guidance. This is a role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- Building subject matter expertise in the area you partner with, to enable you 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 the 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.
Location: London, Leeds, Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Profession: Communications, Consumer, Editorial, Finance, Media, Project manager, Social Media, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy
Working pattern: Hybrid, Office based
Closing Date: 24/06/2026
Senior Strategic Communications and News Partner employer: UK Regulators' Network
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work culture, perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector. With opportunities for professional growth and a focus on innovative, audience-driven communications, employees can thrive in a collaborative environment while engaging with a diverse range of issues. Located in vibrant cities like London, Leeds, and Edinburgh, the FCA offers a unique chance to be part of a team that values creativity and strategic thinking, all while contributing to a fairer financial market for consumers.
