Senior Communications Manager

Royal London's platform division is a growing, successful business and one of the largest employers in central Bath. Our investment platform is used by financial advisers to manage their clients' money and is marketed under the Ascentric brand. With strong financial backing from the Royal London Group and an unwavering focus on our customers; our platform has grown into an award winning, flexible and transparent service that allows both advisers and investors view and manage their investment portfolios in one place online. We have enjoyed significant growth every year since launch in 2007 and we now look after over GBP13bn of our customers' investments.

Our business continues to grow rapidly and it is an open, honest and dynamic place to work. It's an exciting time to join us as we enter our next phase of growth.

We have an exciting 6 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager to join the Marketing team based in Bath.

The main purpose is to develop and deliver the communications plans and will offer an excellent opportunity to have a significant impact on shaping the business' communications strategy and brand.

Responsibilities:

- Define and develop Ascentric's external communications strategy
- Refine and implement the brand strategy and deliver brand campaign
- Ensure successful delivery of content for all communications channels, including both online and offline
- Manage the delivery of all literature
- Ensure all communications are within brand guidelines and are compliant
- Liaise with key stakeholders, keeping them informed of key developments within the communications strategy
- Manage communications budgets
- Develop and manage relationships and delivery with external agencies
- Manage small communications team

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

- Background within the financial services environment (WRAP platform experience is desirable)
- Experience of developing and delivering communications strategies
- Understanding of developing brand campaigns
- Experience of working in a project environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including to Executive level
- Proactive attitude to tasks and ability to work autonomously
- Budget management experience
- Excellent communicator both verbally and written

To apply, please use the 'Apply Online' link below.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Doug Gear on *********************************** or **************