Early Careers Programme Lead
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Job Summary
Job title: Early Careers Programme Lead
Division: Corporate
Department: HR
- Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 43300 - 57500 and London from 46400 - 61800 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
- This role is graded as: Senior Associate Corporate
- Your recruitment contact is Raimonda via 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 youll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.
This role sits within the Early Careers team leading on programme delivery development talent and performance. Youll work alongside a highly motivated group of EC professionals all passionate about shaping the future of Early Careers at the FCA.
The Early Careers team focuses on two core areas: Recruitment & Attraction and Programme Delivery & Development. This role leads on Programme Development collaborating closely with our EC Recruitment colleagues to ensure a seamless high quality Early Careers experience.
Role responsibilities
- Oversee delivery of all Early Careers programmes driving continuous improvement and ensuring a high-quality participant experience
- Manage the structure and operation of our schemes including development probation performance rotations and roll-off to ensure they remain fit for purpose and build a strong future talent pipeline
- Influence and evolve our programmes by applying creativity and expertise to improve and develop them
- Line manage two Programme Management Associates providing coaching and guidance to enable effective delivery and professional growth
- Bring insight into Early Careers and talent trends to keep the FCA competitive and forward-thinking whilst gaining a unique view across the organisation working with business areas to identify future skills needs
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and Early Careers Champions to enhance engagement and position the FCA as an employer of choice
- Work closely with colleagues in Resourcing & Talent and the wider HR function to identify opportunities for alignment and deliver a best-in-class Early Careers offer
- Drive innovation through digital tools and technology to improve efficiency and strengthen the Early Careers offer
Skills required
Minimum:
- Proven experience managing early careers or future talent programmes in a large complex organisation
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver inclusive development programmes aligned to organisational talent strategies
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to drive organisational change
Essential:
- Strategic mindset with experience managing and developing teams
- Collaborative inclusive leadership style aligned with organisational values
- Proven track record in coaching mentoring and developing talent
- Ability to use data analytics and generational insights to inform talent decisions
- Experience in budget management and supplier partnerships
- Sound judgement and adaptability in complex changing environments
- Consistent delivery focus with resilience initiative and effective self-management
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
- Non-contributory pension (812% 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 thats 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
Were 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 cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the roles key requirements.
Useful information and timelines
Timeline:
- Advert Closing Date: 28th November 2025 (midnight)
- CV Review/Shortlist: 1st-2nd December 2025
- Interviews: 8th-10th December 2025
- 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.
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The Financial Conduct Authority is the conduct regulator for around 50,000 financial services firms and financial markets in the UK and the prudential supervisor for 48,000 firms
