Personal Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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Personal Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Join to apply for the Personal Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) role at Financial Conduct Authority

Division – Data, Technology and Innovation

Department - Technology

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £28,800 to £38,333 and London from £31,600 to £42,133 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About The FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to support Head of Departments (HoDs) within Data, Technology & Innovation (DTI) at the FCA. You demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines, effectively prioritise a demanding workload and have strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the Head of Department’s diary with foresight and adaptability, ensuring priorities are clearly communicated and materials prepared Attend meetings where needed, note actions and coordinate follow-up
• Track diary changes and proactively arrange cover during absences Schedule recurring and ad-hoc exercises to maintain flow
• Handle email and written correspondence independently where appropriate, monitor follow-through on Head of Department actions and prompt gently to avoid delays
• Review and verify expenses, ensuring compliance with FCA policy and resolving discrepancies with care
• Organise departmental meetings and communications, fostering a connected and informed team environment
• Triage inquiries via phone and email, administer system-based approvals and contribute to departmental projects and wider coordination
  
  

• Join a dynamic team at the heart of financial sector transformation, gaining exposure to wide-ranging change and impact
• Enjoy a panoramic view of the financial services industry with the chance to contribute meaningfully and influence outcomes
• Be part of an Academy business that deeply values learning and offers exceptional development to support your career growth
• Work closely with senior leadership across the Data Technology and Innovation division, building insight into strategic direction and organisational development
• Embrace variety and challenge through cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
  
  

• Experience providing administrative support
• Experience using Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience delivering projects/co-ordinating events
  
  

• Communicating with clarity and adaptability, adjusting style to connect effectively across all levels while collaborating constructively and staying composed under pressure
• Delivering projects efficiently, drawing on previous experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives, while managing priorities with initiative and precision in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments
• Operating independently with accountability and problem-solving focus, progressing work confidently while meeting tight deadline
  
  

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
• Life assurance
• Income protection
  
  

• This role is graded – Senior Professional Support – Corporate
• Advert Closing Date: 18th August (please submit your application no later than 11.59pm on Sunday 17th August)
• CV Review/Shortlist: w/c 18th August
• First Stage Interview: w/c 1st September
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

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