Strategy Development & Implementation Divisional Director

London, United Kingdom

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Posted on: 04/04/2025 - Application Deadline: 18/04/2025

Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you're seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

Location: London - Paddington

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Director

This role reports to the Chief Client Officer and forms part of the senior leadership team. Although the role has no direct reports, it is a significant role that works across the whole division to bring direction and cohesion during a time of significant change. The role holder will act as a delegate for the CCO in Committee meetings.

This is a senior specialist leadership role responsible for the development and execution of individual Client, Communications and Marketing (CCM) strategies, with a specific focus on Marcomms transformation initiatives. This role will focus on translating CCO vision into industry best practice Marcomms strategies - building, executing and acting as a strategic advisor to multiple functions. The role will continue to deliver operational efficiency through industry-informed transformation initiatives, centralising services, and fostering team development.

• Lead the development and execution of strategy for the marketing and communications division.
• Drive Marcomms transformation, introducing automation and process improvements.
• Establish a centre of excellence to centralise services and strengthen capability.
• Build frameworks for customer data, KPIs, and financial planning to inform strategy and track progress.
• Provide strategic leadership across cross-functional teams and influence at the most senior levels.
• Act as delegate for the Chief Client Officer in key governance forums.
• Work across the business to integrate competitive intelligence and market insights.

We're looking for a strategic, senior level leader with deep experience in marketing and communications within a large, regulated financial services environment. You'll be comfortable operating across all levels of the organisation including the C suite and excel at driving change, aligning stakeholders, and building high performing, future focused teams. You're commercially astute, outcomes driven, and capable of navigating ambiguity with confidence and clarity.

• Significant experience in marketing and communications strategy within financial services.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale transformation and process improvement programmes.
• Expertise in digital tools, automation, workflow optimisation, and customer data strategy.
• Strong understanding of regulatory environments and operational governance.
• Highly effective communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills - particularly with senior leaders and C-suite.
• A pragmatic, solutions focused mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Experience building KPIs, financial models, and L&D programmes to support strategic goals.

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that's 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 (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at
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. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking 'apply' below and our team will be in touch.
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