We're looking for someone to tell our story. We are the largest asset manager outside of London or Edinburgh, responsible for investing £45bn in a responsible and sustainable manner.
We're now looking for a Head of Communications to protect and promote our corporate interests and deliver our business plan and its purpose.
You'll lead the implementation of the external and internal communications activity and provide effective leadership to maximise colleague experience and performance. You'll manage the communication programmes and work to support the delivery of our public affairs strategy including the development and activation of position papers.
About the Role:
We're looking for someone who has previous experience in the financial services sector (or another highly regulated industry) in the public or private sector along with advising senior leaders on strategic communications and policy. You'll have an excellent track record at handling sensitive policy issues with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness.
With outstanding written and verbal communication skills, you'll understand the policymaking process and have the ability to effectively lead, manage and develop reporting colleagues. Your experience will include the end-to-end management of corporate events and of building long term valuable relationships, particularly with media relations.
About Us:
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is a collaboration of 11 Local Government Pension Funds with a total asset value of c.£60 billion (as of the 31st of March 2023). Border to Coast is a FCA regulated investment company created to pool the investments of like-minded Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds - our 'Partner Funds'. Established in 2018, we are the largest LGPS pools in the UK, and the largest UK asset manager outside London and Edinburgh.
Our purpose is to make a difference for the Local Government Pension Scheme. We seek to do this by providing cost-effective, innovative, and responsible investment opportunities that deliver returns over the long-term. This is on behalf of the more than 1.1 million LGPS members, 2,800 local participating employers, and the millions of taxpayers associated with our Partner Funds.
Since launch, Border to Coast has been awarded 'Best Pool of the Year' at the LAPF Investment Awards three years out of four, most recently won the 'Pool Innovation of the Year' and named at the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards as 'Equity' and 'Alternatives Manager of the Year'.
Joining Border to Coast, you will have access to our excellent benefits:
- Vitality Health Insurance for all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A generous holiday allowance of 30 days a year, plus bank holidays, as we feel it's important for colleagues to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Development
- Critical Illness Cover
- Pension scheme
- Stunning Leeds city centre location only a short walk to the train station
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance 6x of salary
- Sustainable travel plans and public transport discounts
- Range of discounts for Leeds gyms, shops and restaurants
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We have an open and supportive culture with a commitment to learning and valuing everyone's skills and contribution.