Financial Conduct Authority
Executive Assistant
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Executive Assistant to the Director of Change – Senior Associate (Corporate)
Division & Department
Operations Change Directorate
Salary & Grade
National (Edinburgh and Leeds): £43,300 – £54,000 London: £46,400 – £58,000 ( Salary reflective of skills and experience ) Grade: Senior Associate – Corporate
Contacts
External: Steve Christopher – steve.christopher@fca.org.uk Internal: Fizah Ibrahim – FizahFarouk.Ibrahim@fca.org.uk
📌 Applications must be submitted via our online portal only.
About The FCA & Team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK, ensuring fair, growing, and effective markets. By joining us, you’ll help: ✅ Protect consumers ✅ Drive economic growth ✅ Shape the future of UK finance
We’re hiring an Executive Assistant to support the Director of Change, replacing Ciara Heslam until vacated.
The Change Directorate oversees strategic, regulatory, and operational change initiatives, acting as a bridge between teams to achieve the FCA’s priorities. The role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and agility to manage competing demands and deliver high-quality support.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Coordination Partner with the Director of Change and senior leadership to align:
- Strategic priorities
- Stakeholder communications
- Key deliverables for the FCA’s Change Portfolio
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Trust & Relationship Management Act as a trusted point of contact for the Director, handling sensitive communications discretely while nurturing strong stakeholder relationships.
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Decision Support Prepare high-impact briefings, presentations, and meeting materials, ensuring leaders have timely, accurate information for informed decision-making.
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Diary Coordination (PA Collaboration) Work proactively with the PA to:
- Manage Director’s engagement with senior stakeholders
- Enable effective leadership amid competing priorities.
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Cross-Divisional Collaboration Develop partnerships within the FCA, including Finance, HR, Strategy and business areas, to streamline delivery of change initiatives.
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Problem-Solving & Diplomacy Build cross-organisational relationships using judgement and initiative to:
- Troubleshoot challenges
- Facilitate clear communication
Requirements
Minimum
- Stakeholder Experience: Demostrable skills in building/managing relationships with senior internal/external contacts
- Workload Management: Track record handling complex, fast-paced workloads with competing demands and agility for reprioritisation
- Ownership Mindset: Problem-solving in focused but time-critical environments, identifying opportunities for efficiency
Essential
- Organisational Experience: Proven ability in a large public/regulated sector environment
- Stakeholder Intelligence:
- Confident collaboration across levels (championing teamwork)
- Ability to diagnose challenges and offer practical recommendations
- Discretion & Complexity: Confident handling sensitive matters with tact and professionalism
- Communication:
- Excellent written/verbal skills (e.g., adapting info for diverse audiences)
- Contextual Judgement:
- Unafraid to question complex decisions constructively when needed
- Independence & Tools Proficiency:
- Works autonomously, manages priorities, and is proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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Benefits
- Time Off:
- 25 days (plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid Working:
- 40% office minimum (tbbing to 50%), rising in September to 50% (60% for Directors)
- Pensions & Protection:
- 8–12% non-contributory pension (salary-dependent)
- Life assurance (8x salary) + income protection
- Health & Support:
- Bupa private healthcare
- 24/7 Employee Assistance
- Community & Lifestyle:
- 35 hours paid volunteering annually
- Customisable flexible benefits scheme
🛠 View full benefits and recruitment process here.
Culture & Values
We champion a diverse and inclusive environment: no bias, free from discrimination, with bold variety driving better decisions and regulation. Your unique perspectives enable us to thrive.
Adjustments Needed? Reach out—we’re happy to tailor support for disabilities/conditions throughout recruitment.
💡 Flexible options available, including part-time/role-sharing, where suitable.
Recruitment Timeline & Adjustments
- Close Date: 13th July 2026 (Midnight)
- CV Review/Shortlisting: 15th July 2026
- Interviews: w/c 20th July 2026
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