Senior PR Manager

Starling Bank

Senior PR Manager at Engine developing strategic communications to elevate the company’s profile in banking technology. Leading media relations and managing global PR strategies for market expansion.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a strategic communications programme that builds Engine’s reputation as a leading banking technology platform, supports commercial growth, and elevates the profile of its executives.
Work closely with the Engine marketing and leadership teams, partnering with the content marketing function to maximise owned content and translate it into high-impact earned media opportunities.
Manage external PR agency support and ensure they are effectively embedded into the Engine communications programme.
Act as the primary communications lead within Starling Group Corporate Affairs, refining the company narrative and aligning earned media with commercial priorities in key markets.
Develop and execute a comprehensive PR strategy to establish Engine’s credibility and brand awareness in the high priority US market.
Drive tailored communications programmes for other target markets in Engine’s expansion plans, ensuring they meet local needs and regulations.
Manage and embed external PR support across different time zones to deliver high-quality international coverage and Tier 1 UK media results.
Build and maintain strong relationships with SaaS, fintech, and banking media locally (UK) and in key growth territories (eg US, UAE, Australia, Central Europe).
Provide strategic briefing support to Engine’s executive leadership for international press engagement.
Identify and secure high-impact speaking opportunities at major international events (e.g., Money20/20 etc.).
Help originate executive thought leadership, including op-eds and commentary pieces that translate complex technology into compelling narratives for a global audience.
Manage relationships with key industry analysts (Gartner, Forrester, etc.) to ensure Engine’s roadmap is understood globally.
Lead the development of a strategic awards programme to enhance Engine’s credibility in the global SaaS and fintech space.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in fintech or B2B technology communications, ideally within a high-growth SaaS environment.
Proven track record of launching or scaling a brand into international markets, specifically the US.
Global Media Savvy: Existing relationships with (or a demonstrated ability to pitch to) US and international business/tech titles.
Collaborative Mindset: A "roll up your sleeves" attitude—comfortable working across engineering, marketing, and leadership teams to extract stories.
Exceptional Writing: Ability to ghost-write for senior executives and translate complex infrastructure into human-centric "banking of the future" stories.
Strategic Autonomy: Comfortable managing agencies and projects across multiple time zones with minimal daily oversight.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance at 4x your salary
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
Generous family-friendly policies
Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic communicationspublic relationscontent marketingmedia relationsthought leadershipbrand awarenesscommunications strategynarrative developmentawards programme developmentinternational market expansion

Soft Skills

collaborative mindsetexceptional writingstrategic autonomyrelationship buildingproject managementstorytellingcross-functional collaborationadaptabilitycommunicationleadership