
Senior Editor (FT) London, England
Job description
About the team
- editorial oversight of the Handbook
- maintaining the monthly Board and Consultation production cycles
- leading on a high-profile project to review the design of the Handbook, drawing on the latest technology to make it more accessible, navigable and clear for its users
- driving critical policy initiatives
- maintaining the FEES manual
About the department
What does the role involve? What are the key responsibilities?
- editing and proofing Handbook-related content
- providing leadership on Handbook-related projects, bringing to bear analytical, editorial, strategic, people and project management skills
- taking ownership for key deliverables, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to a high standard
- owning the delivery of the monthly Board Handbook changes and regular publications
- developing excellent working relationships with stakeholders across the FCA including Policy and the General Council’s Division
- leading and managing the relationship with a third-party website supplier
- leading internal training on policy processes and how to make changes to the FCA Handbook
- providing editorial training and support to more junior members of staff within the team
- A unique view of the financial services industry, with the opportunity to drive real improvements for consumers and shape the workings of the financial sector.
- The chance to lead a challenging and varied portfolio of work, contributing to work on high-profile issues, in an intellectually stimulating environment.
- The opportunity to work across the FCA, including with colleagues in Policy, GCD and Supervision.
- Working with, and influencing, a wide range of industry professionals, both internally and externally to the FCA and gain exposure to senior leaders.
- Proven experience in drafting and editing documents and regular publications, such as corporate documents, legal documents or public papers
- Proven experience in developing rapport and constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to communicate persuasively, succinctly, and credibly, verbally and in writing
- Experience in leading and delivering multiple initiatives and the ability to navigate all levels of governance
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals and to support and assist others
- Capability to identify and manage key stakeholders – both internal and external – build rapport and constructive relationships, liaising assertively at all levels
- Strong time-management skills, able to deliver multiple tasks under pressure and within challenging timeframes
- Willingness to learn and develop, take on new responsibilities and adopt a flexible approach to work
- Take a proactive approach to work, using your own initiative to be able to work independently with appropriate oversight supervision and prioritize where necessary
- Knowledge of the financial services sector
- An editorial background
- An understanding of digital strategies and how to work with third-party contractors
- An understanding of the FCA Handbook, how we maintain it, and its role in our regulatory framework
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Useful Information
- This role is graded as Senior Associate, Regulatory
- Applications for this role close on 26th February
