Professional Business Support (9 Month Secondment / Fixed Term Contract)

Financial Conduct Authority

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
National (edinburgh + leeds) ranging from £25,000 ...
Hybrid
Proven pa or administrative experience
Proficiency in microsoft outlook
Handling confidential information
Deliver consistent administrative support to four managers and their teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enabling leaders to stay focused on priorities

Job Summary

  • Deliver consistent administrative support to four managers and their teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enabling leaders to stay focused on priorities.
  • Manage and optimise complex diaries, scheduling meetings, resolving clashes and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders to maximise productivity and minimise disruption.
  • The FCA regulates financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective.

Matching Summary

Deliver consistent administrative support to four managers and their teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and enabling leaders to stay focused on priorities.

Salary

National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £25,000 to £28,000 and London from £27,500 to £30,000; Not specified; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, non-contributory pension (8–12%), private healthcare, 35 hours paid volunteering

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven PA or administrative experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
  • Handling confidential information
  • Managing demanding diary schedules
  • Prioritising and meeting tight deadlines
  • Effective written and spoken communication

Nice-to-have

  • Team-oriented approach
  • Willingness to manage shifting priorities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum: Proven experience as a personal assistant, secretary, or in a similar administrative role
  • Minimum: Demonstratable experience in computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
  • Minimum: Prior experience of handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Minimum: Experience managing demanding diary schedules, and prioritising and meeting tight deadlines

Work Rights

Not specified

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