Pension Protection Fund
Corporate Communications Manager
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Corporate Communications Manager
Location: Croydon office location with hybrid working
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension
Contract Type: Up to 15-Months Fixed Term Contract
Position type: Full Time
At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK.
Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system—playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide.
About the Role
We are looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to join us on a fixed term contract for up to 15-months covering maternity leave. The role will be leading the writing and production of the PPF’s corporate publications and helping to protect and develop our tone of voice and brand. This is a great opportunity for an experienced communications professional who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging and accessible content for a range of audiences.
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In this role, you’ll lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of communications campaigns for key set piece communications, working closely with colleagues across the Communications team and wider organisation. You’ll oversee corporate award entries and support a range of corporate communications initiatives that help tell the PPF’s story clearly and consistently.
Responsibilities
- Lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of communications campaigns for key set piece communications
- Oversee corporate award entries
- Support a range of corporate communications initiatives
- Work closely with colleagues across the Communications team and wider organisation
Requirements
- Strong experience of writing corporate materials and publications
- Excellent editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in planning and managing communications activity
- Experience of working with designers, artworkers or creative agencies
- Developing content for digital channels such as online publications, websites and email campaigns
- Strong project management skills
- Proven experience of planning schedules, managing expectations and delivering high-quality communications activity on time and within budget
- Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Review work produced by others and give constructive feedback in a collaborative way
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About You
As one of our communications managers, you’ll be a role model for the PPF’s behaviours and play an important part in supporting an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team. You’ll use plain English, accessibility principles and audience insight to produce communications that are clear, inclusive and easy to understand.
What We Offer
In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career.
- Lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training
- Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras
About Us
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required.
We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.
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