Executive Assistant

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

Skills required 

Minimum: 

• 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 minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)

• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary 

• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance 

• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually 

• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle 

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page. 

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. 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. 
If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support. 
We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable. 
 

Disability confident: our hiring approach 
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements. 
 

Useful information and timelines 

Timeline:  

• Job advert close: 13th July 2026 at Midnight  

• CV Review/Shortlist: 15th July 2026

• Interviews: w/c 20th July 2026

• 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.