About the
FCA:
There are few
jobs where you can make a real difference to the 2 million people who work in
the UK Financial Services industry, the 40 million consumers of financial
products and the stability of our economy as a whole.
From regulating
Consumer Credit to driving action on Foreign Exchange manipulation or helping
strengthen accountability in the banking sector, the FCA is working with the
industry to protect consumers, ensure the integrity of the UK financial system
and promote fair and effective competition. Our remit has expanded
significantly since our creation in 2013, with the number of firms we regulate
growing from 23,000 to nearly 45,000. We oversee conduct across the full span
of the financial sector from global investment banks to high street payday
lenders. We do this by working with consumer groups,
trade associations and professional bodies, domestic regulators, international
partners, and a wide range of other stakeholders.
About the
role:
Business Administrators
offer a crucial role in any business, covering a host of responsibilities that
need to be managed efficiently and effectively. You will get on the job
experience, while also completing an Apprenticeship in Business Administration.
You will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to start your
career.
We hire Business Admins into a range of
divisions across the business, you could join one of several areas; Operations
or Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC).
The key
responsibilities of the role will include:
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Effective diary and inbox management
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Arranging meetings, taking minutes and ensuring
papers are circulated on time
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Dealing with enquiries and taking telephone messages
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Developing good working relationships across the
FCA
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Providing key day-to-day support and assistance
to the Manager
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Playing a key role in organising and
co-ordinating the team
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Pre-empting and pro-actively following up and
resolving ad-hoc issues on behalf of the team
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Collation of team communications
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Attending meetings, minute taking and following
up agreed actions
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Providing administrative support for ad-hoc
projects and work; including away-days, meeting briefings and other support to
the team as necessary.
Skills
required:
Knowledge of
Microsoft Office Packages - particularly Word, Outlook, Access Excel and
PowerPoint
Personal
qualities:
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Excellent computer skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to deliver outcomes to agreed standards
and tight deadlines, while being flexible in response to conflicting priorities
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Excellent organisational skills
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Excellent oral communication skills
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Ability to use initiative and exercise sound
judgment
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Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability
to establish, develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
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Enthusiasm and drive to work as part of a team
to get things done
Benefits: a minimum of 25 days’ holiday, flexible working options,
a non-contributory pension, private healthcare, interest-free season ticket
loans, a subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only), a subsidised
restaurant, charity and volunteering initiatives, sports and social clubs, a
reflection and multi-faith room, free eye tests and career and family leave.
Minimum qualifications required (e.g. GCSEs/A-Levels):
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Minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent grade C or
above - including
one numerical subject e.g. Maths, Economics, Finance.
Additional Information: Please note that this role does not meet the
government eligibility criteria detailed on gov.uk
for visa sponsorship. We’re therefore unable to sponsor visas for this
programme.
Employment start date: Monday 1st September 2025
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000
Working hours: 35 hours per week
PLEASE
NOTE:
·
Your application and any work you submit
throughout the recruitment process must be all your own. You will not allow
another person to complete any parts of the assessment nor submit responses
provided or generated by an AI assistant or other similar software.
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For
the 2025 Business Admin Apprenticeship submit your online application by Sunday
20th April 2025. However, we recruit on a rolling basis and
therefore encourage early applications.
