Personal Assistant - 12003
1
South West
Bristol
Horizon House
Staff Grade 3
Secondment
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Administration / Corporate Support
£22,792 (pro-rata)
You will provide day to day administration support to the Deputy Directors with the Chief Executives Directorate (CED). This will include administrative tasks, active diary management and liaising with a wide range of people both inside and outside the Environment Agency. There will also be an element of team admin support for the Exec Support and Correspondence team consisting of similar tasks.
This can be a busy role which will include providing cover for other PA’s across CED. In return you will gain significant insight into the way the Environment Agency’s Exec team work and run the business, and will join a friendly team of busy people whose work includes correspondence, sensitive requests for information and oversight of the incident side of CED.
This can be a busy role which will include providing cover for other PA’s across CED. In return you will gain significant insight into the way the Environment Agency’s Exec team work and run the business, and will join a friendly team of busy people whose work includes correspondence, sensitive requests for information and oversight of the incident side of CED.
The role is within Governance and Engagement, a busy group focussed on supporting the senior leaders of the Environment Agency.
This role is in the Executive Support and Correspondence team – who are split between London and Bristol offices and provide day-to-day and incident support to the Chief Executive and executive team. This role will join an existing PA who works 3 days per week.
This role is in the Executive Support and Correspondence team – who are split between London and Bristol offices and provide day-to-day and incident support to the Chief Executive and executive team. This role will join an existing PA who works 3 days per week.
Your excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills will be crucial to the role. You will be able to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. You will need to show initiative and meet demanding deadlines while remaining tactful and diplomatic.
A functional use of Microsoft Office Programs such as Outlook, Word and PowerPoint is a must.
A functional use of Microsoft Office Programs such as Outlook, Word and PowerPoint is a must.
We are happy to explore part time and flexible working.
For further information, please contact: James Pritchard Evans, james.pritchard-evans@environment-agency.gov.uk.
For further information, please contact: James Pritchard Evans, james.pritchard-evans@environment-agency.gov.uk.
25/08/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
6 Months
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.
Please give an example where you have prioritised your workload to achieve a result?
Please give an example where you have prioritised your workload to achieve a result?
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Please give an example where you have needed to clearly communicate, and what steps you took to do this?
Please give an example where you have needed to clearly communicate, and what steps you took to do this?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addressing the needs of internal and external customers and providing rapid and effective responses. Seeking to continually improve quality and standards of excellence from a customer perspective.
Please provide an example of where you have changed your style to meet the needs of a customer?
Please provide an example of where you have changed your style to meet the needs of a customer?
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.