About the organisation:

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Our client is well-established within the financial services sector and based in London.

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The opportunity:

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This is an opportunity to become the operational backbone of a listed financial services brand’s Corporate Affairs function, keeping a busy communications and public affairs team running smoothly. You’ll be trusted with the plans, tools and processes that let campaigns, media activity and senior briefings happen on time, every time.

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Main responsibilities:

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• Maintain the integrated Communications and Public Affairs plan, including key milestones, campaigns, announcements, risks and external events.

• Maintain core tools and resources, including stakeholder maps, message banks, Q&A, playbooks and briefing materials.

• Coordinate the function’s operating rhythm: planning meetings, campaign reviews, editorial sessions and performance reporting.

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Communications and the wider team, including meeting co-ordination and follow-up actions.

• Act as the day-to-day interface with Finance and Procurement, supporting budget tracking, purchase orders and supplier administration.

• Support the management of third-party agencies to ensure agreed activity is tracked and delivered.

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Key skills and experience required:

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• Experience co-ordinating and supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy function such as media relations.

• Strong analytical and data literacy skills, with the ability to assess data and information for effective use.

• Strong planning and campaign management skills, delivering communications projects to deadline.

• Understanding of supplier procurement and payment processes.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and influence across internal teams and senior stakeholders.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

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How to apply:

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To apply, please submit the form below and include a copy of your CV.

Application deadline: 21 September 2026

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Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunter for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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