Personal Assistant - 17905
2
North West
Preston , Warrington
Lutra House, Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 3
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support
£23,963
We have an exciting opportunity as Personal Assistant to our Deputy Director of Operations Regulatory Services, providing excellent administrative support to them and the wider leadership team. As a brilliant organiser, your role will be vital to the smooth running of the team, organising calendars, reserving travel and accommodation and efficiently managing email traffic. Your willingness to step forward happily to administer whatever is needed to keep us all on track and enjoy supporting a creatively thinking leadership team will make you a highly valued member of the team. You will work alongside others but need to take a proactive approach, think ahead and act on your own initiative.
Thanks to flexible working practices within the organisation you will keep your own work life balance right. We understand that happy, healthy people are what makes this organisation great. As Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Awards 1st place employer we keep working together to become ever better
Thanks to flexible working practices within the organisation you will keep your own work life balance right. We understand that happy, healthy people are what makes this organisation great. As Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Awards 1st place employer we keep working together to become ever better
Operations Regulatory Services (ORS) is part of the Environment Agency’s Chief Operating Officer’s Directorate. Our team of 300 officers provide assurance that businesses are held to the highest standards of environmental protection. We are responsible for a broad range of regulatory services on waste, carbon reduction, data and finance, supporting the wider Environment Agency. We are passionate about the people in our team, striving to make it a great place to work.
Your experience is not as important as your energy, enthusiasm and passion for the environment and for making the Environment Agency a more effective organisation and of course your dedication to the role of Personal Assistant.
Ideally, you should have the following skills:
• Be highly organised and a self-starter as you will be working mainly unsupervised
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• The ability to work at pace, and effectively manage competing priorities using good judgement and decision making abilities
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, Teams and other software, and able to pick up new IT systems quickly
• Some experience of administrative or planning work
Ideally, you should have the following skills:
• Be highly organised and a self-starter as you will be working mainly unsupervised
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• The ability to work at pace, and effectively manage competing priorities using good judgement and decision making abilities
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office, Teams and other software, and able to pick up new IT systems quickly
• Some experience of administrative or planning work
This role will be based in either our Warrington or Preston office with a combination of office and home working. Occasional travel to meetings will be required subject to Covid restrictions.
Our team promotes an inclusive culture and we welcome all applicants including colleagues who are disabled, LBGT+ or black, Asian or minority ethnic. We support flexible working and encourage applications from people who need to work flexibly.
Assessments will take place virtually week commencing 5th July.
If you would like an informal chat before you apply please call Alison Matthews on Tel: 07867 907935. Or via email on alison.matthews@environment-agency.gov.uk
Our team promotes an inclusive culture and we welcome all applicants including colleagues who are disabled, LBGT+ or black, Asian or minority ethnic. We support flexible working and encourage applications from people who need to work flexibly.
Assessments will take place virtually week commencing 5th July.
If you would like an informal chat before you apply please call Alison Matthews on Tel: 07867 907935. Or via email on alison.matthews@environment-agency.gov.uk
27/06/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Uses Initiative
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. Takes action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome.
Please can you tell us about a time when you have used your initiative to solve a problem for others?
Please can you tell us about a time when you have used your initiative to solve a problem for others?
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role.
Please can you tell of us of a time when you have had to manage your time? How would you describe your strengths and weakness when under pressure to deliver a piece of work?
Please can you tell of us of a time when you have had to manage your time? How would you describe your strengths and weakness when under pressure to deliver a piece of work?
Works in Teams
Builds and keeps supportive relationships with everyone at work. Co-operates across the team to achieve shared goals supporting the line manager and the team and offering friendly advice. Actively involves themselves and participates in team activities. Takes pride to speak positively about the team and colleagues.
Please tell us of a time when you have worked in a team to deliver a group outcome or objective?
Please tell us of a time when you have worked in a team to deliver a group outcome or objective?
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.