Senior Communications Consultant

Job Summary

Senior Communications Consultant – Permanent.

Location:

Edinburgh. Salary: £39,680 – £59,520 (based on experience). Minimum office presence: 40% of working time. Closing date: 23 June 2026.

• Plan, develop and deliver marketing communications, campaigns and projects in line with agreed timelines and a rolling monthly activity plan.
• Create clear, compliant and engaging content across multiple channels, ensuring alignment with brand standards and customer promise.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners to coordinate delivery and achieve planned outcomes.
• Represent the organisation at external industry events, conferences and onsite client sessions, coordinating content and engaging audiences to showcase offerings.
• Ensure all communications meet regulatory, compliance and conduct risk requirements, presenting information that is clear, fair and not misleading.
• Manage budgets effectively, including tracking spend, processing invoices and driving efficiency across activities.
• Use customer insight and segmentation to target communications effectively and enhance engagement.
• Measure, analyse and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for future activity.
• Maintain and regularly review communication materials to ensure accuracy, consistency and cost efficiency across all channels.

• Experience working in financial services, with workplace/pensions experience being a strong advantage.
• Strong copywriting skills across multiple channels, particularly digital and direct communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail, tone of voice and brand alignment.
• Event coordination experience both face‑to‑face and virtual.
• Solid understanding of marketing communications principles, including the promotional mix and campaign planning.
• Good knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements within financial promotions.
• Experience of developing and delivering marketing communications campaigns, plans and proposals.
• The ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• A strong understanding of customer and adviser segmentation and how to apply insight to targeted communications.

• Enhanced pension scheme with 3% employee contribution matched by 9% from the company; additional matching up to 20% of salary.
• Discretionary bonus tied to personal and company performance.
• 36 days leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays, prorated for part‑time).
• Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover and enhanced parental leave.
• Lifestyle benefits: retail discount vouchers, Cycle2

Work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.