Partnership Communications Business Partner

London, England, United Kingdom

7/21/2025

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: London - Paddington

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced and strategic communications professional to take the lead on developing and delivering a Partner communication strategy at St. James’s Place. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape and implement compelling communication and engagement approaches that support our business objectives and enhance the Partner experience. You'll work at a strategic level across central and divisional teams to embed a consistent and impactful communication culture across the Partnership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and lead the implementation of a cohesive communication strategy across Partner-facing teams and channels.
• Advise and influence senior leaders to align communication activity with business priorities and initiatives.
• Shape narratives and messaging for key programmes that support organisational goals and Partner engagement.
• Use insights and data to design targeted and effective communication and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with central and divisional teams to integrate communication into broader engagement efforts.
• Lead cross-functional teams (internal and external) to deliver complex communication projects.
• Promote best practice, set standards, and improve the quality and consistency of Partner communications.
• Develop leadership engagement frameworks and support leader-led communications.
• Manage a £150k communication budget and ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Drive innovation in communication strategy and execution across the business.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident and experienced communicator with a strategic approach and a strong background in internal and Partner communications—ideally within financial services. You’ll be highly skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, shaping compelling narratives, and running complex communications in a matrix environment. You’ll bring curiosity, resilience, and the ability to challenge and innovate as we evolve the way we engage our Partner audience.

Essential

• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and networking experience at a senior level
• Experience of working in the Financial Services/Wealth Management sector
• Experience of leveraging resource and skills from across a matrix organisation
• Experience of developing communications strategies and messaging, and writing engaging copy/content
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a B2B2C, franchise or affinity-based organisation
• Communications and/or Marketing background
  
  

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What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
  
  

Reasonable Adjustments We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.