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Programme Support Associate

Employer
Financial Reporting Council
Location
London
Salary
£29,896
Closing date
8 Mar 2021

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Sector
Finance / Banking / Insurance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
Programme Manager

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’s mission is to serve the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and holding to account those responsible for delivering themWe are the UK Competent Authority for audit.  We also set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work, and monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and operate independent enforcement arrangements for accountants and actuaries. Further information about our role can be found at www.frc.org.uk.

The FRC is undergoing a period of extensive transformation into the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) – a strengthened regulator with new responsibilities and enhanced statutory powers. The Programme Support Associate will be part of the Transformation Programme Team (TPT) who oversee the work to transition the FRC to ARGA.
 
The Programme Support Associate is a new role and will work closely with Transformation Programme Project Manager and other key programme contacts to ensure projects within the overall programme are tracked and all relevant project procedures are followed.
 
This role is a one-year fixed-term contract, with potential for a permanent role. Internal and external secondment candidates are also welcome to apply.
 
The Role:
The role involves supporting the Transformation Programme Project Manager through:

  • Coordinating and collating various information from across the programme.
  • Analysing information and producing reports for the TP and FRC Boards.
  • Engaging with key staff on the programme to help with its implementation.
  • Supporting the establishment of new projects and tracking progress within the overarching Transformation Programme framework.
  • Providing input and support for regular meetings and communications.
  • Helping with the risk management process, which includes working alongside the FRC’s Corporate Risk team to analyse programme risks in the wider FRC context.

The Person:
Having an understanding of project / programme governance and assurance principles is required, while being qualified with either PRINCE2 or the Association of Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification (PMQ) would be desirable. The ideal candidates will have:

  • A proficiency in using Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Project plus having a working knowledge of MS Teams would be advantageous.
  • An ability to work to tight timescales and manage priorities.
  • An ability to maintain good internal programme relationships and assist with external engagement primarily with BEIS.
  • Experience operating in a rapidly changing, matrix environment.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • An understanding of the impact of risks on how a project / programme operates.
  • An ability to communicate ideas confidently and suggest improvements to processes where appropriate.

The role is based in our Central London Office. The post holder should be able to work flexibly to support the team’s activities and also provide cover within the FRC as necessary.

Rewards and benefits

  • The FRC offers competitive remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave plus ability to buy extra leave.
  • Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
  • Staff Employee Assistance Programme including confidential counselling and work life services.
  • Values in Practice Scheme, rewarding performance against our values and behaviours.
  • The FRC offers staff the opportunity to save at least 25% on the purchase of a new bike through the Cycle to work scheme.
  • The FRC has a strong work/life balance ethos.


The FRC believes that equality of opportunity and diversity is important in the work that we do and we are strongly committed to being an inclusive employer. Our values of being fair and independent supports this commitment. We're a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme, which means that we guarantee an interview to any disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role.

Equal opportunities monitoring is an important means of demonstrating and implementing our commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity. Completing our diversity form will assist the FRC to identify any barriers that prevent access to employment and career development for certain groups of people, and to develop solutions, such as action plans, new policies and practices. The form is completed on a voluntary basis and we strongly encourage all job applicants to complete it.

Complete the Diversity Form here

Please apply by emailing a copy of your CV and covering letter to the FRC Recruitment team at recruitment@frc.org.uk. In the covering letter, please set out, by reference to the person specification above, how you meet the required skillset

  • confirm that you have the right to work in the UK
  • tell us where you heard about this job

Please note that we can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

Note to agencies:

FRC has a commitment to building relationships directly with candidates and only engages with agencies who are on our preferred supplier list to support us in sourcing quality candidates. We do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies that are not on our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs which are submitted without FRC instruction will be deleted and will not considered as an introduction.

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