Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you’re seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

WHO WE ARE

People have always been at the heart of St. James’s Place, we value long-term relationships, and we are a home for people who care about the future – financially, environmentally and socially. These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.

SUMMARY:

The Director of Digital and Content Marketing is a strategic and influential leadership role that will play a crucial role in driving the next phase of growth at SJP. You’ll be responsible for bringing together content origination, marketing and digital distribution into a seamless user journey that aligns with consumer communication preferences.
To achieve this, you’ll be responsible for all digital marketing channels and internal digital engagement channels. You’ll also oversee the production of company wide editorial content, ensuring consistency, embedding client centricity and applying tone of voice.

WHAT’S NEXT?

If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in digital and content marketing, preferably in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems, marketing automation, and AI-driven tools.
• Deep understanding of client segmentation, personalisation strategies, and communication preferences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver integrated campaigns and high-quality, compliant content.
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks around financial promotions and customer communications.
• Confident influencer with exceptional interpersonal, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing large teams and budgets, and leading cross-functional or matrix teams.
• High digital literacy with an eye for innovation and emerging technology opportunities

• Develop and lead the company wide digital and content marketing strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee all digital marketing channels and internal engagement platforms, including automation, CRM and AI integration.
• Deliver a multi-channel content strategy that reflects communication preferences and consumer needs.
• Manage the production of high quality editorial content, ensuring clarity, consistency and compliance.
• Build a digital services platform to empower partnerships and support client acquisition.
• Drive adoption of marketing technologies, embedding robust digital analytics frameworks.
• Manage relationships with digital and content agencies, ensuring strong performance and value.
• Lead a high performing team with a focus on capability development and embedding Consumer Duty principles.
• Champion strong governance, digital risk management and alignment to the organisational culture and values.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive senior leadership experience in digital and content marketing, preferably in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of CRM systems, marketing automation, and AI-driven tools.
• Deep understanding of client segmentation, personalisation strategies, and communication preferences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver integrated campaigns and high-quality, compliant content.
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks around financial promotions and customer communications.
• Confident influencer with exceptional interpersonal, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing large teams and budgets, and leading cross-functional or matrix teams.
• High digital literacy with an eye for innovation and emerging technology opportunities.

Special requirements:
Please be aware that this position is a Certification role under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

What’s in it for you:

• Private Medical - up to family cover paid for by Company– via BUPA.*
• Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.*
• Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
• Parental leave – 6 months full pay
• 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy an additional up to 5 days
• Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)

Flexible working
We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.