Executive Assistant and Business Support
- Source: Gov
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Hybrid
- London
- Full-Time
- Mid level
Job Description
Details
Reference number
476398
Salary
£30,940 - £35,710
National: £30,940 - £31,850; London: £34,835 - £35,710 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
DESNZ - Corporate Services
Type of role
Administration / Corporate Support
Human Resources
Operational Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know
- Apply and further information
Location
Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford
About the job
Job summary
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UKs journey to net zero.
Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it’s impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
We work in an agile way. This means that, as our priorities evolve, your work may adapt to meet emerging needs and help us deliver our mission. This approach offers opportunities to develop your skills, gain new experiences, and contribute where you can make the greatest impact. This relates to the nature of the work rather than contractual terms, such as location or working pattern.
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. 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/pqUhdr3L72
You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/desnz-careers/
Job description
This position is within Corporate Services in the private office of the Chief People Officer (CPO) and involves working closely with the CPOs Chief of Staff, Private Secretary, and Assistant Private Secretary to ensure that key tasks are identified and priorities are met.
The CPO office is responsible for delivering corporate support to the CPO and HR Senior Management team, enabling them to effectively deliver their people objectives and priorities. The team is also responsible for coordinating Business Support activities across HR, enabling the directorate to run efficiently.
This is a fast-paced role at the heart of a busy directorate with a wide range of deliverables. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to develop key skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will be working closely with senior leaders, gaining a valuable and unique insight into how the senior team operates and how policy decisions are made, as well as understanding how the Department and wider Government operates.
Our directorate believes in investing in the potential of our people and there are many chances to get involved in the valuable work of the directorate and our department.
Person specification
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will be providing a full range of executive personal assistant, administrative and secretarial support to several Deputy Directors…
Skills
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