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Join us at TheCityUK

As the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, we champion and support the success of the industry, and thereby our members, promoting policies in the UK and internationally that drive competitiveness, support job creation and enable long-term economic growth. The industry contributes more corporation tax than any other sector and is the largest net exporting industry. It also plays an important role in enabling the transition to net zero and supporting the wider economy through capital, investment, professional advice and insurance.

To explore opportunities to work with us, visit here and share your CV.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome people from all backgrounds who are passionate about public policy, economic growth, and the future of UK financial and professional services. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, we value curiosity, initiative, and teamwork.

Why our work matters

Our work influences decisions at the highest levels of government and industry. From shaping regulatory frameworks to promoting the UK’s global competitiveness, we help ensure the financial and related professional services industry continues to thrive, which helps create jobs, drive innovation, and support communities across the country.

Life at TheCityUK

We’re a close-knit team with a shared purpose. Whether collaborating on policy papers, hosting high-level roundtables, or supporting each other through charity initiatives and team socials, we believe in working hard and supporting one another. You’ll find a culture that’s inclusive, respectful, and driven by impact.

What we’re proud of

We’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it happen—whether shaping policy, engaging with government and industry, or delivering impactful research.

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Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package and access to a generous range of health, wellbeing, travel and lifestyle benefits.

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Diversity at TheCityUK

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we value the unique contribution everyone can make to our success.

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Our Values

We have an ambitious agenda and our people have a shared passion about achieving great outcomes for the industry. Each team member plays a valuable role and is encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by their colleagues. Our people are highly motivated, committed and talented individuals with proven track records in their field.

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We create value

We pursue strategic priorities and ambitious projects to help members advance the financial and related professional services industry, strengthen the UK economy and support society more widely.

  • Focus: We focus entirely on activities that will support our strategic priorities and advance our industry’s interests.
  • Insight: We engage proactively and regularly with members and colleagues to understand their goals and address their challenges.
  • Ambition: We are highly ambitious for members and colleagues, doing all we can to help them go further and faster towards their goals.
  • Impact: We deliver clear and consistent outcomes against our objectives.
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We embrace excellence

We are committed to delivering work and service of the highest standard, while demonstrating the courage and humility to keep improving, every day.

  • Performance: We deliver high-quality work across every activity involved in our roles.
  • Pragmatism: We are rigorous in our approach but pragmatic in execution, delivering work that meets desired outcomes at the required pace.
  • Improvement: We constantly strive to improve what we do and/or how we dot it, seeking opportunity to introduce innovation and sharing lessons openly when things don’t work out as planned.
  • Accountability: We demonstrate ownership of our roles and hold each other to account through constructive and respectful challenge.
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We empower each other

We empower colleagues in all roles to play their part in delivering our strategic priorities, expecting and equipping them to rise to the challenge.

  • Initiative: We demonstrate initiative in every area of our work, taking action to align to our objectives without waiting to be asked.
  • Autonomy: We manage our time effectively, delivering on our objectives with little need for supervision, delegating authority to provide ownership and accountability at all levels of the organisation.
  • Decisiveness: We rapidly assess input and information from all relevant sources before making clear and timely decisions, gaining approval when and where required.
  • Involvement: We bring in the right colleagues to provide support at the right time during our projects, respecting their expertise and giving them as much notice as possible.
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We act with agility

We pursue our strategic priorities in a fast-moving environment, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to change without losing focus on desired outcomes.

  • Prioritisation: We prioritise work effectively by identifying what will deliver greatest value for the organisation and its members.
  • Alignment: We respect the processes of a membership organisation, working with others to progress projects quickly while complying with governance requirements
  • Adaptability: We plan effectively but adjust quickly to new demands and changing circumstances.
  • Resilience: We address challenges head on, demonstrating the tenacity and resourcefulness to overcome setbacks.
05

We work as one team

We are a cohesive and collaborative team, supporting each other and working in partnership with members to accelerate progress on strategic priorities.

  • Collaboration: We collaborate freely and openly: sharing information proactively, welcoming feedback on our work and providing feedback to others.
  • Reliability: We are honest and straightforward, meaning what we say and doing what we say we will.
  • Belonging: We respect, trust and support each other, playing our part in creating an enjoyable and successful place to work.
  • Engagement: We proactively share our own views, but always seek and listen to others to ensure the best solution for our company and our members.