Internal Communications Lead
Internal Communications Lead
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Job Description
Internal Communications Lead
Division Operations
Department Communications
Team Internal Communications
Salary National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 49600 to 65000 and London 54500 to 70000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more Life at the FCA
In the Communications department we change opinions and behaviours to protect consumers and enable a thriving financial services market. Its an exciting time as weve recently expanded our team and changing how we do things to deliver more engaging insightled audience focused communications. If you want to be part of a supportive and fun team working across a wide range of issues and are ready to be challenged curious and creative then come and join us.
The Internal Communications team is at the heart of the employee experience managing employee communications across the FCA. The team provides expert advice and guidance to colleagues across the FCA who want to deliver important messages to stakeholders throughout the organisation. The team sits within the wider Communications department which includes colleagues working on public affairs news our external website and publications.
What will you be doing
Working with the Manager to guide the Internal Communications team ensuring that the team works collectively to implement the internal communications strategy and deliver a range of engaging communications which inform and inspire colleagues
Line management duties for one or two Senior Associates in the team setting objectives providing advice and support overseeing insightled communications plans for announcements and assessing performance
Overseeing the strategy and implementation of specific highprofile projects working closely with the Communications Business Partner on issues such as:
Employee engagement and the HR people plan
Large change and transformation projects
The FCAs strategy
Guide the strategy for content and channels expanding and improving on our current operations. You will draw on experience industry best practice and internal consultation when drafting the strategy
Plan deliver and respond to highrisk and complex internal communications issues
Represent internal communications on project boards and reviewing relevant committee papers where internal comms input is needed
What will you get from the role
Play a key role in influencing and driving active engagement with the FCAs mission helping shape the dialogue both internally and across the financial sector.
Gain invaluable experience managing highprofile largescale change and internal communications initiatives working with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.
Be part of a fastpaced multidisciplinary Communications department where your ideas and input make a real difference.
Join a team that prioritises continuous learning and professional development offering real opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
Which skills are required
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with longterm conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)
Minimum
Significant experience of creating and delivering internal communications strategies including working on successful multichannel communications or change programmes
Experience of delivering organisationwide or local internal communication plans on multiple issues
Proven experience of providing strategic internal communications advice to senior management
Essential
Ability to communicate clearly concisely and in a compelling way verbally and in writing for diverse audiences
Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally to persuade and influence and gain credibility and respect from all areas of the organisation
Strong planning and organisational skills and experience of working in a highpressure environment managing multiple project workstreams
Ability to work as part of a team as well as exercise your own judgement and initiative
Ability to balance prioritise and manage competing demands
Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this we particularly welcome applications from women minority ethnic disabled and neurodivergent candidates for our Lead Associate role.
Benefits of working at the FCA
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A noncontributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
Income protection
We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working parttime staggered hours and job shares. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA Life at the FCA
Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and Timeline
This role is graded as Lead Associate Corporate
Advert Closing Date: 15th May
CV Review/Shortlist: w/c 19th May
First Round Competency based interview: w/c 26th May
Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
Got a question
If you are interested in learning more about the role please contact:Vivien Durgo at
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
