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Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
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Were looking for an experienced and forward thinking External Communications Divisional Director to lead our media and public relations strategy, protecting and enhancing our reputation at the highest level. This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Director of Communications.
In this role youll be the strategic lead for our public profile designing and delivering an ambitious external communications and reputation strategy. You will be the primary media spokesperson and senior contact for UK and international media. Your work will engage key audiences including clients, government, industry bodies, shareholders, and the wider public, ensuring consistent and aligned messaging that supports the businesss goals and strengthens stakeholder relationships.
Proactively manage reputational risks and respond to critical incidents with resilience and professionalism.
Collaborate across departments including marketing, internal communications, public policy, and investor relations to deliver integrated campaigns.
Youre a dynamic, strategic thinker with deep expertise in media relations, brand reputation, and stakeholder engagement. Youre confident advising senior executives and thrive in fast paced, high stakes environments. Extensive senior level experience in external communications, media relations, and reputation management.
A strong background of developing and driving integrated communications campaigns across traditional and digital channels.
Skilled in crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic counsel at executive level.
Strong leadership with emotional intelligence, integrity, and excellent communication skills.
The External Communications Divisional Director is an important leadership role in Client, Marketing & Communications, working with the Director of Communications and senior stakeholders in respect of all aspects of external communications, with a direct responsibility for media relations and social media for the SJP Group. The role will also work closely with other teams in the business on engagement with stakeholders such as clients, shareholders, government, industry associations, and regulatory bodies.
Oversee the creation and execution of external campaigns, integrating with marketing, investor relations, and public policy efforts.
Monitor external events and stakeholder sentiment, ensuring SJP responds effectively to reputational risks and opportunities.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership, including the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer and CEO, on media and reputation management.
Lead a team of external communications and media professionals, fostering their development and ensuring high professional standards.
Proven leadership skills, including managing high performing teams and driving professional development.
Strategic expertise in reputation management, with a track record of influencing external perceptions.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly at an executive level.
Strong understanding of the financial services sector, including regulatory and market dynamics.
Familiarity with digital and social media best practices for reputation management
Some National travel (most likely between Cirencester, London, etc). We reward you for the work you do, whether thats 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 (28 weeks full pay)
~ Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
~10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

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. Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

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