Executive Assistant

Division: Operations

Department: Change Directorate

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,300 to £54,000 and London £46,400 to £58,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
• This role is graded as: Senior Associate – Corporate
• Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected].
• Your internal recruitment contact is Fizah Ibrahim via [email protected].
• Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

About The FCA And Team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide support to the Director of Change within the Change Directorate, which is part of the Operations Division.

The Change Directorate manages the FCA’s portfolio of strategic, regulatory and operational change initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the team helps shape, deliver and embed change that supports the FCA’s priorities. It also brings together project management and business analysis skills to enable successful delivery.

The successful candidate will have well-developed organisational skills, keen attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. They will be confident building effective working relationships, communicating with a range of stakeholders and delivering high-quality support while managing a varied workload and tight deadlines.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Change and Senior Leadership Team to coordinate strategic priorities, communications and key deliverables, supporting the successful delivery of the FCA’s Change Portfolio
• Act as a trusted point of contact for the Director, managing sensitive communications and key issues with discretion, helping to maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations and meeting materials and coordinate follow-up actions, ensuring leaders have the information needed to make informed decisions
• Work closely with the PA to manage priorities and the Director’s diary, enabling effective engagement with senior stakeholders and supporting leadership effectiveness
• Build collaborative relationships across the FCA, including Finance, HR, Strategy and other key business areas, supporting joined-up working and the delivery of directorate priorities
• Develop strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, using sound judgement and problem-solving skills to facilitate effective communication and overcome challenges

Minimum Skills required

• Prior experience building and managing effective relationships with senior stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrable experience of organising and prioritising a varied workload, managing competing demands and adjusting to new priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience managing own workload within complex environments, using initiative to identify improvements and deliver successful outcomes

Essential

• Experience working effectively within a large organisation operating in a public sector, political and/or highly regulated environment
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work confidently with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to analyse and quickly assimilate new information, understand complex issues and provide practical recommendations to support decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with discretion, confidence and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
• Sound judgement and the confidence to constructively question and work with stakeholders at all levels when appropriate
• Ability to work independently, use initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and manage priorities effectively, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model where employees work a mini…