External Communications Manager

Job description

External Communications Manager, Permanent, London Join Pay.UK as our External Communications Manager and help make complex payments, policy and regulatory work clear for the people and organisations who rely on it. This is a leadership role for an experienced communications professional who wants broad channel ownership, a small team to guide, and work connected to services used across the UK every day. You’ll shape external communications across press, PR, social media, events and e-communications for the organisation that operates Bacs, Faster Payments and the Image Clearing System. With 11 billion transactions worth over £10 trillion processed through the UK’s retail payment systems annually, this role offers a clear and meaningful context for high-quality, well-judged communications. Accountabilities: - Develop and deliver Pay.UK’s external communications strategy across media, social channels, events and digital communications. - Translate policy, regulatory and technical activity into clear external messages, statements, briefings and campaign content for different audiences. - Oversee press and PR efforts, including media relations, reactive statements, forward planning, an...