Director of Communications

We are seeking a Director of Communications to play a pivotal role in shaping how the FCA communicates, builds trust and delivers impact. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic advisory responsibility with leadership of a 120-person communications function. You will:

• Advise the Chief Executive, Board and senior leadership on communications, reputation and stakeholder strategy.
• Shape the FCA's external narrative, ensuring clarity on complex, high-profile regulatory issues.
• Lead engagement across media, government, industry and consumer groups.
• Oversee crisis communications and high-profile issues.
• Lead internal communications, engaging a 5,500-strong workforce.
• Drive data-led, digital and insight-driven communications capability.
• Contribute to the FCA's wider transformation, including technology and AI adoption.
  
  We are seeking a senior communications leader with experience in complex, high-profile environments.
You will bring proven experience advising senior executives and boards; strong track record leading large communications teams; excellent judgement in politically sensitive and high-profile situations; outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills; experience delivering insight-led, outcome-driven communications strategies; and the ability to lead through change and build high-performing, inclusive teams.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is driving a fairer, more resilient financial system - protecting consumers, strengthening markets and supporting economic growth. As part of a major transformation, the FCA is becoming a more data-led, forward-thinking regulator, underpinned by its 2025-2030 strategy.