Executive Support Officer to the Chief Executive - 8987
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London
London
Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support
£27,138 plus London weighting
This is an exciting role for a PA or Executive Support Officer, providing vital support to our senior leaders so they can work as effectively as possible. It’s a great role for anyone wanting to work with the leaders of the Environment Agency, learn more about our business, what we do, who we work with and the vital role we play in protecting people and the environment.
You'll be an integral part of the team that ensures the Chief Executive has all he needs from day to day. You’ll secure meetings and visits in the diary, and work with colleagues across the business to prepare the associated agendas, briefings and papers. You’ll collaborate with others to ensure concise, relevant and timely information is provided and that practical preparations are taken care of.
You’ll be interested in communications, and help to get the Chief Executive’s voice heard through social media and other channels.
You’ll work flexibly to ensure the team’s responsibilities are completed, working together with other teams to deliver shared outcomes.
You'll also work with colleagues to ensure the Coordination Support Cell is incident-ready and able to provide a high quality, reliable and responsive service during a major incident.
You'll be an integral part of the team that ensures the Chief Executive has all he needs from day to day. You’ll secure meetings and visits in the diary, and work with colleagues across the business to prepare the associated agendas, briefings and papers. You’ll collaborate with others to ensure concise, relevant and timely information is provided and that practical preparations are taken care of.
You’ll be interested in communications, and help to get the Chief Executive’s voice heard through social media and other channels.
You’ll work flexibly to ensure the team’s responsibilities are completed, working together with other teams to deliver shared outcomes.
You'll also work with colleagues to ensure the Coordination Support Cell is incident-ready and able to provide a high quality, reliable and responsive service during a major incident.
We’re part of Governance and Engagement in the Chief Executive’s Directorate. We provide support for the Chief Executive in London, including a quality and responsive service on:
• Running the Chief Executive’s Office, including diary management, bookings and logistics
• Agendas, briefings, visits and commissioning speeches
• Technical support for the executive team, including VC and other equipment
• Working with Internal Communications team, including use of social media
• Support for incident management
• Running the Chief Executive’s Office, including diary management, bookings and logistics
• Agendas, briefings, visits and commissioning speeches
• Technical support for the executive team, including VC and other equipment
• Working with Internal Communications team, including use of social media
• Support for incident management
You'll be comfortable working with senior members of staff and handling sensitive information.
You’ll be able to manage your time and a busy workload in order to deliver to a high standard in a fast paced environment.
You'll have excellent written communication skills and an interest in supporting the Chief Executive communicate with different audiences, including social media channels.
You'll be adept at working under pressure and with time constraints or moving deadlines. You’ll know when to use your initiative and when to refer to colleagues for guidance and support.
You’ll have experience or an interest in supporting our incident response.
Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Skills are essential.
We support flexible working, but the ability to cover peak days and busy hours would be an advantage – these include full days on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
You’ll be able to manage your time and a busy workload in order to deliver to a high standard in a fast paced environment.
You'll have excellent written communication skills and an interest in supporting the Chief Executive communicate with different audiences, including social media channels.
You'll be adept at working under pressure and with time constraints or moving deadlines. You’ll know when to use your initiative and when to refer to colleagues for guidance and support.
You’ll have experience or an interest in supporting our incident response.
Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel Skills are essential.
We support flexible working, but the ability to cover peak days and busy hours would be an advantage – these include full days on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Closing Date: 6th October 2018 at 23:55 hours
Please speak to Katy Besent in the Chief Executive's office on 07584 154 541
Please speak to Katy Besent in the Chief Executive's office on 07584 154 541
06/10/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly and accurately through speech and writing.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.