Executive Assistant

Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford

Job Summary At DSIT we’re all about improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.

We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.

We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.

We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.

We do all this to enable the Government’s 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.

Above all, we focus on improving people’s lives. Whether it’s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.

Our Inclusive Environment We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.

Find Out More We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm

You can also follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/

Job Description The Security and Online Harms (SOH) directorate leads the Government’s work to make the UK safer online while supporting a free, open and innovative digital economy. We are responsible for implementing and developing the UK’s online safety framework, including the Online Safety Act, working closely with Ofcom, industry, civil society and international partners.

The Strategic Planning & Operations (SPO) team sits at the heart of the directorate, supporting senior leaders to run the organisation effectively. We lead on business strategy, financial and workforce planning, briefing and correspondence, and other corporate operations, helping ensure that the directorate can deliver its ambitious objectives.

The Security and Online Harms (SOH) directorate leads the Government’s work to make the UK safer online while supporting a free, open and innovative digital economy. We are responsible for implementing and developing the UK’s online safety framework, including the Online Safety Act, working closely with Ofcom, industry, civil society and international partners.

The Strategic Planning & Operations (SPO) team sits at the heart of the directorate, supporting senior leaders to run the organisation effectively. We lead on business strategy, financial and workforce planning, briefing and correspondence, and other corporate operations, helping ensure that the directorate can deliver its ambitious objectives.

Person specification

• Manage diaries of SOH’s Director and Deputy Director, scheduling meetings, arranging logistics, preparing papers, and maintaining agendas to support delivery of business priorities.
• Act as a key point of contact and build strong relationships with Private Offices, external stakeholders, and colleagues across DSIT to support effective delivery.
• Support the Private Secretary with secretarial duties for SOH’s Director, such a inbox management, email correspondence, cross-directorate coordination, and policy support.

Essential Criteria

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good judgement and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of providing executive support or diary management to Senior Civil Servants (SCS).
• An interest in public policy, online safety, technology or digital issues.

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