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Description
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 and Lombard Street office
Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days in the office, flexibility required)
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
About The Role
We’re looking for a collaborative and forward thinking communications professional to lead and deliver impactful media activity that promotes St. James’s Place (SJP) and its Partnership. In this role, you’ll shape and deliver media strategies that enhance our reputation, amplify our voice, and position SJP as a trusted thought leader in financial advice. You’ll work with a wide range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders - including close collaboration with our Investments team - to ensure our communications are clear, engaging and accessible to diverse audiences.
What you’ll be doing
Developing and delivering integrated media communications strategies, including clear goals, tactical plans and meaningful measures of success
Building, nurturing and expanding relationships with national and trade media, while exploring new opportunities in an evolving media landscape
Leading external communications for Investments and providing trusted advice to senior leaders and spokespeople
Helping to manage reputational risk and supporting communications during sensitive or high-profile situations
Creating engaging media campaigns that highlight the value of financial advice and position SJP as a thought leader
Working collaboratively with colleagues across Communications, Marketing and Client teams to maximise impact
Exploring creative and inclusive ways to communicate SJP’s achievements across a range of channels, including social media
Monitoring media coverage, understanding sentiment, and using insights to continuously improve our approach
Supporting and preparing spokespeople for media opportunities in a way that builds confidence and authenticity
Stepping in to support the External Communications Divisional Director when needed
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about communications and bringing stories to life. You’ll be a strong relationship builder who values collaboration and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring curiosity, sound judgement and a desire to make an impact, while creating communications that resonate with a wide range of audiences.
Essential criteria
Significant experience developing and delivering media relations strategies, either in-house or within an agency environment
Ability to build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with media and stakeholders
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics clear and accessible
Experience supporting senior stakeholders and contributing to the management of reputational issues
Desirable
Experience within financial services, such as wealth management or financial advice
Experience delivering campaigns across multiple channels, including digital and social media
Please be advised that we may need to close the advert earlier than stated if demand for this role is high.
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 careers@sjp.co.uk
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.