Head of Department

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Full time

We’re looking for a talented and influential Head of Department to co-lead the Markets and Prudential department in the General Counsel’s Division on a 3 day a week job share basis and play a key leadership role as we transform into a more innovative, adaptive and assertive regulator. The role has arisen due to the existing Head of Department moving from a full-time to a 3 day a week working pattern.

GCD provides regulatory legal advice to the FCA. GCD are responsible for the assessment of legal risk involved in FCA's actions, reviewing and shaping policy and supervisory work, advising on changes to legislation and drafting the Handbook provisions. The Division provides advice to the executive committees and the Board. All of this is done in partnership with colleagues in the FCA and in furtherance of our FCA Strategy.

The Markets and Prudential department is made up of about 20 staff with three manager-led teams (Trading and Securitisation team, Prudential team and Markets Access and Conduct team). The work of the department covers advising on both primary and secondary market issues including market abuse, prospectus rules, admission to listing, trading venues, securitisation, MiFID II reporting and transparency requirements, trading venues, as well as prudential and related governance and remuneration matters and credit rating agencies.

This role reports to the General Counsel and is a key role within the GCD senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities:

- Responsibility for overseeing and delivering legal support to the relevant areas of the FCA
- Providing legal advice and judgement to the senior management of the FCA
- Participating in and influencing policy and executive decision making
- Management of an experienced team of lawyers (including line management of three managers and three technical specialists), providing direction, attracting and developing staff, setting and maintaining high standards
- Representing the department and the division, and interaction across the relevant areas of the FCA and with external stakeholders
- Setting the strategic direction for the department
- Continuing to build on our inclusive culture
- As a member of the GCD leadership team, developing the divisional strategy and helping to inspire and encourage staff
- Leadership of a critical divisional function
- Being a full and effective member of the FCA SLT.
- Joining the Senior Leadership Team at the FCA during an exciting and challenging time of great change in financial services and its regulation
- Leading a department of talented and committed people through significant projects whilst also delivering on business-as-usual objectives
- Exposure to strategic issues and key players in the world of finance

Skills/Experience required

Minimum
- Senior experienced qualified lawyer with recent experience of using their strong legal skills
- Excellent understanding of the UK regulatory legal framework

Essential
- Experience of leading the work of a team and/or managing staff (including delegating effectively, resolving issues, developing individuals to deliver at their best and motivating team members to achieve high standards through empowerment and trust)
- Strategic thinking, to contribute to the strategy of GCD as a Division as well as the delivery of FCA’s objectives
- The ability to provide high quality legal advice, tailored to the circumstances, in a complex context
- To be an inspiring and inclusive leader, role modelling the FCA’s Values and core skills (JEDS)
- The ability to adapt to change and respond quickly to a changing environment
- The ability to build strong relationships at peer level and operate as part of an effective senior leadership team

Desirable
- A good understanding of the work of the department

The FCA’s Values & Diversity

Our ambition is to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we serve, helping us to be a better regulator. We serve the public and our decisions directly affect the wellbeing of people, businesses, and the UK economy.

Useful information
- The closing date for this role is 23.55 on Monday 20th March 2023
- To apply, please submit your CV via Workday.
- The salary range will be approximately £140,000 - £165,000 GBP pro-rated plus a competitive benefits package and non-contributory pension.
- Selection will be via a CV and a 3 stage interview process
- This role can be based in our
- London, Leeds or Edinburgh office
s
- Contact Linda Bradley

in the Exec Resourcing team for more information
- We operate a hybrid working policy with an expectation all colleagues are in the office a minimum of 40% of their time. We expect senior leaders to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time each month in the office.

Conflicts of interest

All applicants to the FCA are required to demonstrate that they do not have other interests likely to conflict with their responsibilities as an employee of the FCA.

You should declare any potent

  • Head of Department for Bioscience

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom University of East London Full time

    The University of East London are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Department of Bioscience to join our team. As the Head of Department, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to our Bioscience department, ensuring that we continue to deliver outstanding teaching and research. Sitting within the school’s Management Team,...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Group Full time

    Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham - £36,745 to £56,959 - TLR 2A (£3,017) / possibility of TLR 2B (£5,341) - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - September Start *** Head...

  • Head of Department

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Group Full time

    Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham - £36,745 to £56,959 - TLR 2A (£3,017) / possibility of TLR 2B (£5,341) - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Lewisham *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - Permanent *** Head of Department Art & Photography Teacher - September Start *** Head...

  • Head of The Department of Computer Science

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom City, University of London Full time

    SCHOOL / SERVICE **School of Science & Technology** - DEPARTMENT **School of Science & Technology** - LOCATION **College Building** - CONTRACT TYPE **Permanent** - JOB CATEGORY **Academic** - HOURS **Full-time** - SALARY MIN **£66,924** - SALARY MAX **Competitive** - PUBLICATION DATE **04-Apr-2023** - CLOSING DATE **17-Apr-2023** Founded in 1894,...

  • Head of Spanish Department

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group 11-18. ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed ...

  • Head of Spanish Department

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group 11-18. ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed ...

  • Head of Spanish Department

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group 11-18. ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed ...

  • Head of Spanish Department

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group 11-18. ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed ...

  • Head of Department

    13 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group 11-18. ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed Are you...

  • Head of Department

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group 11-18. ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed ...

  • Head of Department

    2 days ago

    London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time

    Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon - Outer U3 - L8 Pay Scale- Permanent - September - Academy Converter - Age group 11-18. ***Head of Department Economics - Hillingdon ***Head of Department Economics - September Start ***Head of Department Economics - Academy Converter ***Head of Department Economics - Experienced Economics Teachers Welcomed ...

  • Head Of Department

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Mac Recruit Group Full time

    MRG are delighted to be working with a Technical College to recruit their Head of Department in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. (Relocation supported) Candidates should have the knowledge, skills, as well as the proven experience, qualifications & abilities that cover, but are not limited to, the following: Head of Department Qualifications: 1-...

  • Head Of Department

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Mac Recruit Group Full time

    MRG are delighted to be working with a Technical College to recruit their Head of Department in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. (Relocation supported) Candidates should have the knowledge, skills, as well as the proven experience, qualifications & abilities that cover, but are not limited to, the following: Head of Department Qualifications: 1-...

  • Head of Department for Allied Health and Public

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom University of East London Full time

    The University of East London is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Department for Allied Health and Public Head. As the Head of Department, you will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and academic oversight to our Allied Health and Public Health programmes. You will hold a degree in Allied Health or Public Health,...

  • Family Head of Department

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom QED Legal Full time

    Published- 26th April 2023- Location- London, United Kingdom- Category- Family- Job Type- Full-time- Type of Lawyer- Head of Department - Salary- £100000 - £150000 per annum- Work Hours- Full-time- Reference No: - BH-41128- Start Date- 2023-04-25 00:00:00- Area of Law- Family- - Contact- Jodie McCarron- Contact Phone- 01273 655200- Region- South...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time €36,745 - €56,595

    Head of Department English Teacher - Lewisham - £36,745 to £56,595 - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department English Teacher- Lewisham *** Head of Department English Teacher- Permanent role *** Head of Department English Teacher- September Start *** Head of Department English Teacher- £36,745 to £56,595 *** Head of Department English...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time €36,745 - €56,595

    Head of Department Drama Teacher -Lewisham- £36,745 to £56,595 - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- Lewisham *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- Permanent role *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- September Start *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- £36,745 to £56,595 *** Head of Department Drama Teacher-...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time €36,745 - €56,595

    Head of Department Drama Teacher -Lewisham- £36,745 to £56,595 - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- Lewisham *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- Permanent role *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- September Start *** Head of Department Drama Teacher- £36,745 to £56,595 *** Head of Department Drama Teacher-...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    Lewisham, Greater London, United Kingdom TLTP Education Full time €36,745 - €56,595

    Head of Department English Teacher - Lewisham - £36,745 to £56,595 - September start - Permanent *** Head of Department English Teacher- Lewisham *** Head of Department English Teacher- Permanent role *** Head of Department English Teacher- September Start *** Head of Department English Teacher- £36,745 to £56,595 *** Head of Department English...

  • Head of Commercial Department

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom DMJ Recruitment Full time

    Location **London** - Salary **110000** - Employment Type **Permanent** Posted about 08 hours ago Ref.23464 The Head of Department/Director will report to the CEO. **Department**: ***Employment, Commercial & Public Sector **Job Overview**:The Head of Department will be responsible for dealing with delegated work within their own areas of competence...