Location
London (National roles also available in Edinburgh and Leeds)

Hours
Part-time, 3 days per week (Wednesday to Friday)

Salary
£27,500 to £41,200 per annum (pro-rated to 0.6 FTE, salary offered based on skills and experience)

About the Role
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates financial services firms in the UK to ensure markets are fair, thriving, and effective. By joining the FCA, you will play a key role in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK financial services.

The Authorisations Division is vital in financial regulation, assessing applications from firms and individuals to ensure they meet FCA standards. The division oversees the Supervision Hub, FS Register, and Early Oversight, acting as a gatekeeper to maintain market integrity. It ensures firms’ business models are sustainable and individuals demonstrate competence and integrity. The division is undergoing a digital transformation to enhance processes through improved data usage.

The Wholesale Authorisation Management Team is a busy department managing complex applications from firms across six teams.

Key responsibilities include managing diaries and providing administrative support to the Senior Manager and other departmental managers, working closely with a job share partner to ensure smooth handovers, supporting the Head of Department’s PA and wider professional support team, and acting as an ambassador for senior leadership. You will arrange and coordinate meetings and events, handle travel arrangements and expense claims, oversee recruitment administration, and maintain departmental records ensuring compliance with FCA processes.

Experience
- Managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and supporting senior managers with operational tasks
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and cascading key information
- Experience with onboarding and offboarding processes, maintaining records, and assisting with recruitment administration

About You
- Focused on delivering high-quality outcomes with efficiency and initiative
- Able to work effectively with colleagues and adapt flexibly to departmental needs
- Strong planning, prioritisation, and workload management skills
- Confident communicator with senior internal and external contacts, maintaining confidentiality
- Professional, clear, and effective in all interactions
- Committed to accuracy, precision, and continuous improvement
- Able to handle sensitive information securely and adhere to FCA standards

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required; however, relevant experience and a professional attitude are essential.