Head of Corporate Affairs

Head of Corporate Affairs
We are looking for a Head of Corporate Affairs in our Communications team.

You will lead the communications function and collaborate closely with teams across the business including people, marketing, finance and legal, always thinking proactively about the requirements and challenges of our customers.

Who are we?
We're Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That's why we've made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we've built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that's reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
Responsible for all external and internal comms across the business and supporting investor relations messaging for the listed company, this role will report into Chief Legal Officer.

You will work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO and CFO, to align internal and external communication initiatives with business objectives, and to develop and execute communications strategies across our key stakeholders and audiences including customers, internal employees, equity investors, media and government.

• Lead communications strategies from planning to implementation and set the communications narrative and messaging that advances our position as the leading finance provider, enabling SMEs to access the funding they need to win
• Collaborate closely with the CEO, CFO and wider plc team on investor relations including:
  • planning and delivering interim and year end financial results
  • ensuring effective communication and owning all corporate comms/collateral
• Manage the relationship with our corporate communications agency and work closely with the corporate brokers
• Engage with media contacts, both proactively and reactively
• Ensure delivery of day to day media relations including press office, planning, executive thought leadership support, events and tactical launches
• Oversee public affairs activities and develop policy agenda, including key stakeholder management and maintaining relationships with wider industry bodies
• Responsible for internal comms, working closely with the wider people team to drive engagement and communication of key business goals amongst employees and ensuring the company culture and the customer is at the centre of everything we do
• Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day

What we're looking for

• Minimum 8 years comms experience either in-house or agency, in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of working in a listed company environment, ideally with PR or media experience in a regulated or tech environment
• Demonstrable issues management and crisis communications experience
• Ideally (but not essential) experience in managing government and regulatory affairs
• Ability to communicate with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise and appropriate format across our different key audiences
• Comfortable with both strategic thinking and project management and execution
• Confident partnering at the most senior level, including the Executive Committee and the Board, and able to influence people at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to work effectively with others and adapt ways of working to achieve a common goal

At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the requirements.

Want to learn more?

• We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://uk/impact
• To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://review/fundingcircle.com
• And we're still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.

Why join us?
At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better .
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
A few highlights:

• Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support.
• Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
• Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
• Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more!

And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.