Executive Advisor - 7926
2
London, National
London
Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Administration / Corporate Support
£34,330
The Environment & Business (E&B) directorate works with partners to bring ambitious leadership to environmental opportunities and risks. We set strategic direction to ensure the organisation will deliver benefits for the environment and people. We address the challenges and opportunities of EU Exit and secure future investment.
The office helps our Executive Director to work more effectively with the leadership team, Directorate and other internal partners, but also across Defra, government, external customers and partners. It ensures the efficient flow of high quality information. It enables timely decisions, responses and connections which maximise our impact. It facilitates leadership of and by a Directorate that has over 800 staff.
As the Executive Advisor you are responsible for providing timely, efficient, customer-focused advice. You will brief, support and coordinate services to and on behalf of our Executive Director, maintaining an overview of the Executive Director's workflow, sourcing, collating and communicating concise, timely information to them. You will oversee preparation for meetings, take minutes and lead a forward look for the office working closely with the Executive Support Officer.
The office helps our Executive Director to work more effectively with the leadership team, Directorate and other internal partners, but also across Defra, government, external customers and partners. It ensures the efficient flow of high quality information. It enables timely decisions, responses and connections which maximise our impact. It facilitates leadership of and by a Directorate that has over 800 staff.
As the Executive Advisor you are responsible for providing timely, efficient, customer-focused advice. You will brief, support and coordinate services to and on behalf of our Executive Director, maintaining an overview of the Executive Director's workflow, sourcing, collating and communicating concise, timely information to them. You will oversee preparation for meetings, take minutes and lead a forward look for the office working closely with the Executive Support Officer.
The two staff in the Executive Office are part of the E&B Business Support team and have particularly strong links to our Business Strategy team. Both teams sit in the Sustainable Business and Development department. The Executive Advisor will work particularly closely with staff focusing on governance, communication and engagement, to provide seamless and resilient leadership support. The working environment is happy, trusting, supportive and high achieving.
You will be a skilled at influencing the business, winning the trust and confidence of senior managers. With the ability to judge executive priorities, make connections, and choreograph events, you will ensure that the Executive Director is fully briefed to maximise their impact in a complex, demanding and fast-paced landscape. Resilience, tenacity and will be important, as will foresight and contingency planning.
You will have:
• exceptional networking and relationship-building skills,
• a personal presence and be confident delivering briefings
• excellent written communication and editorial skills
• sound judgement based on the interpretation of a number of complex factors and an instinctive appreciation of risks
• experience of facilitating leadership teams or other high level governance groups, and helping to ensure their decisions are effectively actioned
• strong planning, coordination and project management skills
• an eye for quality, opportunities and innovation
You will have:
• exceptional networking and relationship-building skills,
• a personal presence and be confident delivering briefings
• excellent written communication and editorial skills
• sound judgement based on the interpretation of a number of complex factors and an instinctive appreciation of risks
• experience of facilitating leadership teams or other high level governance groups, and helping to ensure their decisions are effectively actioned
• strong planning, coordination and project management skills
• an eye for quality, opportunities and innovation
Closing Date: 17th April 2018 at 23:55 hours
This post reports to the Business Support Team Manager.
As the Executive Director, CEO/Chair’s Office and other key customers are in London, the role will be based in London.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder. Your role will contribute to the Environment Agency’s response to major incidents such as flooding.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to London for assessment on 26 or 27 April. The highest scoring candidate(s) will be invited to meet Executive Director, Harvey Bradshaw soon afterwards. A decision will be made after that.
For more information on the post, please contact Joe Stevens at joe.stevens@environment-agency.gov
This post reports to the Business Support Team Manager.
As the Executive Director, CEO/Chair’s Office and other key customers are in London, the role will be based in London.
The Environment Agency is a Category 1 responder. Your role will contribute to the Environment Agency’s response to major incidents such as flooding.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to London for assessment on 26 or 27 April. The highest scoring candidate(s) will be invited to meet Executive Director, Harvey Bradshaw soon afterwards. A decision will be made after that.
For more information on the post, please contact Joe Stevens at joe.stevens@environment-agency.gov
17/04/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Manages Self
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
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.