Division – Corporate Governance
Department – Central Secretariat
Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £28,800 to £38,333.33 (pro rota) and London £31,600 to £42,133.33 (pro rota) 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 Corporate Governance Division Comprises The Following Functions
- Central Secretariat
- Consumer Panel Secretariat
- Decision-Making Committees Secretariat
- Practitioner Panels Secretariat
The Central Secretariat sits at the heart of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR). The team works with the FCA and PSR Boards and senior executive committees of the FCA. It also owns the organisational Conflict of Interest (COI) policies for staff and non-executive directors and supports the Senior Managers Regime (SMR) function.
We are currently recruiting for a part-time SPS role. However, we also have a full-time SPS position available, so if you're looking for full-time hours, please do apply.
What will you be doing?
- Providing administrative support to one or more of FCA’s senior governance committees, including the FCA or PSR Board, working with colleagues to plan and conduct meetings, as well as following up afterwards
- Being the point of contact for queries for the committee(s), liaising with executive and non-executive directors and senior management, external stakeholders and their offices
- Scheduling meetings, arranging rooms and all other logistical planning for your committee/Board meetings
- Compiling, collating and distributing committee papers to members and maintaining and recording accurate MI
- Updating and maintaining various committee records to ensure compliance with the FCA’s
What will you get from the role?
- Gain exposure and valuable experience in working directly with the FCA/PSR Board, Board Committees and Executive Committees and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop a deep understanding of financial regulatory governance at its core
- Contribute to high-quality, efficient decision-making through strong problem-solving and sound judgement
- Option to pursue professional qualifications as part of your growth journey
- Gain insight into the most important, high profile and topical issues for the FCA
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
- Previous experience of providing logistical, diary and meeting support to senior stakeholders and/or committees
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment with a strong ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines
- Proven experience in a role which has required strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to cultivate and manage stakeholder relationships across all levels
Essential
- Sound attention to detail – can demonstrate taking pride in work and ensuring it is of the highest standard
- Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and OneNote
- Ability to ensure compliance with requirements to maintain and protect information appropriately
- An ability to respond positively to change, adopting a flexible approach to new ideas, assignments and approaches
- Proven ability to follow agreed processes, identifying improvements and escalating appropriately to ensure a cycle of continuous improvement
- An understanding of requirements to maintain security of sensitive and confidential material and experience in applying data and information security policies strictly
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
- 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
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. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA
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
- Advert Closing Date: 15th August 2025
- CV Review/Shortlist: 20th August 2025
- First Round Case Study Assessment: WC 25th August 2025
- Competency Based Interview: WC 1st September 2025
- SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting
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 Rumana Hussain at
[email protected]Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
