Communications Specialist

Vanguard (Contractors Restricted) Open · verified Sep 17, 2026

London Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Vanguard (Contractors Restricted). London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £43,500–£51,500.

Estimated pay

Vanguard (Contractors Restricted) has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

£43,500 – £51,500

What the middle half of mid-level communications roles in London paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median £47,423. Last updated Sep 11, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build internal and external communication plans for initiatives and events tied to business goals
Work with business teams to clarify needs, shape solutions, and deliver within agreed scope and capacity
Write concise, engaging content for defined audiences while following Vanguard’s style and brand guidance
Use emerging trends and performance gaps to strengthen communication effectiveness

What you bring

You have a proven communications background in an agency or in-house setting
You bring experience in financial services and knowledge of social media
You build strong relationships and communicate effectively with others
You hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent training and experience

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can turn business initiatives into clear communications for internal and external audiences. The position is hybrid in London, with office work required on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Vanguard does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

From the employer

Job Title

Communications Specialist

The Role

Creates effective communications content and plans focused on specific initiatives and changes. Supports in determining the best content for communicating effectively and engaging targeted audiences.

In this role you will

Develops cohesive plans for communicating internal and external initiatives and events that are aligned to business outcomes.
Partners with business area to ensure needs are addressed, various solutions are identified, and delivery of expectations is within scope and capacity.
Creates content that is clear, engaging, and concise. Identifies trends for future application.
Applies Vanguard's style, usage, and brand standards to ensure consistency.
Identifies areas for improvement to enhance the effectiveness of communications and its ability to execute on business objectives.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

What it takes

Proven track record in communications, with PR agency or an-in house background
Financial services experience
Understanding of the social media landscape
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position
This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis and may close this role early if there is a high level of interest. To avoid missing out, we recommend applying as soon as possible

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

It's what we stand for: value to investors.

Inclusion Statement 

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.” 

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values. 

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.