Group Head of Media and Issues (12 month FTC)

CompanyVMA Group

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Marketing, sales and advertising directors

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£87,300 (£44.77 per hour)

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Description

The Opportunity

My client, a leading UK financial services organisation, is seeking a Group Head of Media and Issues to lead market-facing communications, financial media engagement and group-level issues management.

This senior role sits at the centre of Corporate Affairs, shaping the external narrative around financial performance, strategy and leadership, while protecting the organisation’s reputation in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead group corporate and financial media strategy, aligned to business and regulatory priorities.
Own media engagement around financial results, corporate announcements and sensitive issues, working closely with Investor Relations.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on media handling, reputation risk and crisis communications.
Build and maintain strong relationships with financial, business and national media.
Position senior executives as credible voices through results commentary, thought leadership and profile-building.
Monitor media sentiment and emerging issues, proactively managing reputational risk.

Lead and develop a small senior team and manage agency partners to deliver high-impact communications.

Ensure communications governance, approvals and conduct standards are met in line with regulatory requirements.

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

Ideally available to start by March 2026.
Significant experience in corporate and financial communications within financial services.
Proven track record managing results, market-sensitive announcements and complex issues.
Strong understanding of the UK financial media landscape and regulatory context.
Experience advising and coaching C-suite and senior executives.
Excellent judgement, discretion and ability to operate under scrutiny.
Strong leadership capability with a collaborative, commercial mindset.

For more information, get in touch or apply now.

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