• Subject Matter Expertise (if applicable):

  • Be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction.
  • Lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments.
  • Train, guide, and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long-term profits, organisational risks, and strategic decisions.

• Stakeholder Advice:

  • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross-functional areas of impact and alignment.

• Risk Management:

  • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.

• Business Understanding:

  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.

• Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business-aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.

• Analytical Thought:

  • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Research and Problem Solving:

  • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem-solving processes.

• Relationship Building:

  • Seek out, build, and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

• Barclays Values and Mindset:
  • All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Role Description

This VP role is part of the Group Media Relations team, responsible for delivering the Group’s media strategy and safeguarding the bank’s reputation through high-impact, proactive media engagement and robust issues management. The role leads complex, high-profile communications programmes spanning financial communications, crisis response, and group-wide external storytelling. As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, the role shapes external narratives, anticipates emerging reputational risks, and ensures consistent, accurate communications across global markets.

Experience Required

To be successful as a Group Media Relations VP, you should have the following experience:

• Extensive Senior-Level Media Relations Experience:

  • Within financial services or other regulated environments, ideally with an established network of top-tier journalists.

• Crisis and Reputational Management:

  • Demonstrated capability in crisis and reputational management, with sound judgement and the ability to advise and operate effectively in fast-moving, high-scrutiny situations.

• Advanced Communication and Leadership Capability:

  • Experience preparing senior spokespeople, managing agencies, and leading cross-market communications activity.

Assessment

You may be assessed on the following key critical skills relevant for success in the role:

• Risk and Controls
• Change and Transformation
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Digital and Technology
• Job-Specific Technical Skills

Location

This role is located within our London office.