Corporate Communications Director
Aldermore Bank
Europe, United Kingdom, London
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Marketing
Reports to
Level
N-3
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
07-27-2025
Description
The Director of Corporate Communications at Aldermore Group plays a key leadership role in shaping and delivering the Group’s communications and corporate affairs strategy. Leading a dynamic and highly motivated Communications team, this role champions our brand objectives while providing strategic counsel to senior leaders across the business.
With a focus on tone, voice, and reputation, the Director ensures robust governance around all brand and communications activity. They will build and manage strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, using these connections to deliver impactful, insight-led communications that enhance the Group’s visibility and position Aldermore as a trusted voice and thought leader in its markets.
As a core member of the Commercial Shared Services (CSS) leadership team, the Director will play an integral part in influencing at ExCo and Director level—building trust, credibility, and alignment across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Aldermore Group’s communications and corporate affairs strategy, managing a high-performing team across brand, employee, digital, media, and public affairs communications, while supporting senior leaders, ExCo, and the CEO in their roles as spokespeople and strategic leaders.
- Champion the Group’s brand and reputation, setting the tone and voice of all communications and ensuring strong governance is in place. You’ll lead the development of messaging and campaigns that build brand awareness, support commercial objectives, and position Aldermore as a trusted, knowledgeable partner to key customer segments.
- Build and manage strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including ExCo members and business line MDs. You’ll use these relationships to shape and deliver integrated communications campaigns that are engaging, impactful, and aligned to strategic goals.
- Drive the performance and effectiveness of the communications function, managing budgets, agency relationships, and resources to ensure high-quality delivery and value for money. You’ll monitor activity against KPIs and recommend improvements where needed.
- Lead internal communications strategy and channel management, delivering engaging, clear, and creative content that connects colleagues to the Group’s purpose, priorities, and culture—continuously evolving how we communicate to keep it fresh and impactful.
- Manage issues and crisis communications, taking the lead on messaging, media handling, and internal briefings to protect and strengthen the Group’s reputation during high-impact or sensitive situations.
Qualification & Requirements
- Transformational leader with a pragmatic, adaptable approach who coaches and develops teams with empathy, embraces feedback, and fosters a culture of continuous growth and collaboration.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, confident in making quick, informed decisions. Able to simplify complex issues while maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture and proven success in shaping effective business direction.
- Change champion known for disciplined governance and a track record of delivering projects on time and budget, with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Exceptional relationship builder with proven stakeholder management skills at all levels, naturally collaborative and willing to challenge constructively to drive the best outcomes.
- Influential communicator who combines political awareness with emotional intelligence, adept at negotiation and persuasion, and skilled at delivering clear, compelling messages across diverse audiences.
- Commercially astute and values-driven — demonstrating strong integrity, dependability, and a passion for the role. Ambitious and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach balanced by effective delegation in a collaborative, flat-structure environment.
Benefits
- A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
- A growing organization that means there’s lots of opportunities to progress
- A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
- And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.
Company Profile
Aldermore Bank
Industry
Banking & Lending
Revenue
$806.16M
Employees
1,400
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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