Senior Professional Support to ED Markets

Division – SPC

Department - Markets

Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £28,800 to £36,133 and London from £31,000 to £40,000 per annum (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 .

The ED Markets Office in SPC supports the ED in managing diary commitments, liaising with staff and external stakeholders and ensuring communication and co-ordination with the CEO's and other Directors' offices. The Office also provides the ED with direct advice and briefing, as well as supporting staff needing to engage directly.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the office inbox and review queue, using sound judgment to address and escalate requests effectively

• Provide coordination and support for the Executive Director’s workflow, including document review and approval processes

• Compile and distribute internal communications and updates across the division.

• Offer administrative support such as booking meetings, arranging logistics, processing expenses and general assistance

• Serve as the contact for records management and act as SharePoint lead, maintaining digital records and resources

• Contribute to broader office operations by supporting colleagues, assisting with planning activities and maintaining internal platforms and documentation

What will you get from the role?

• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director of Markets and the SPC Senior Leadership Team

• Build strong professional relationships across all levels of the organisation

• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities that encourage initiative

• Gain a broad understanding of how the FCA and the SPC division operate

• Work alongside senior leaders on high-impact, high-visibility matters

• Enjoy flexibility to shape the role and expand your skills through additional responsibilities

• Be part of a vibrant, purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)

Minimum

• Experience of supporting delivery independently under tight timeframes

• Experience of working collaboratively with senior stakeholders in a support or administrative capacity

• Experience of using Microsoft tools at an advanced level, including OneNote, Outlook and Excel

Essential

• Ability to stay composed under pressure, using strong organisational skills to meet tight deadlines

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities with effective time management and attention to detail

• Collaborative team member who contributes flexibly and supports colleagues across the team

• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, demonstrating professionalism and discretion at all levels

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)

• Private healthcare with Bupa as standard

• A non-contributory pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)

• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary

• Income protection as standard

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as: Senior Professional Support - Corporate

• Advert Closing Date:14th July (please send your application by July 13th 11:59pm)

• CV Review/Shortlist: 16th July

• First Stage Interview: W/C 21st July

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact:

Recruiter – benjamin.paulon@fca.org.uk

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.