Executive Assistant - Strategy, Communications and Advocacy

Details

Reference number

465424

Salary

£39,500 - £43,950

Applicants new to the Civil Service will be recruited at the minimum of the pay band for the grade of the position into which they are appointed. Only in exceptional circumstances will a salary above the minimum be considered, based on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications demonstrated through the recruitment process, and also equity with staff internal to the CMA.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Strategy, Communications and Advocacy

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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• About the job
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Location

London

About the job

Job summary

Working in close partnership with the Chief, the role holder will coordinate and support delivery of the Directorate’s senior governance and cross-directorate meetings, ensuring they are well-organised, outcomes-focused and effectively followed up. The role requires the ability to anticipate issues, identify risks and challenges, and provide sound judgement to support decision-making and forward planning.

The role holder will work collaboratively across the SCA Directorate and wider CMA PA/EA network, contributing to a flexible and resilient support model, including providing cover during periods of absence and high demand.

This is a fast-paced and high-pressure environment requiring strong organisational skills, resilience and professionalism. The role holder will be expected to manage multiple priorities, maintain momentum during busy periods, remain calm and effective under pressure.The role is fundamentally focused on delivering high-quality, responsive and visible in-office support at the CMA London office.

In addition, the role holder will take on broader operational and delivery responsibilities across the Directorate, supporting key projects and initiatives as required.

About the CMA

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK’s principal competition and consumer protection authority. We promote competition and protect consumers with a clear end goal in mind: to drive economic growth and improve household prosperity. The CMA has a range of powers, which it uses to undertake a wide variety of cutting-edge, high profile and complex work, spanning merger and market inquiries, competition and consumer law enforcement, our role in the digital markets competition regime, subsidy advice, and internal market advice.

Job description

The role holder will act as the senior point of contact within the SCA Support Team, working alongside two Personal Assistants, one Executive Assistant and taking overall responsibility for the effective coordination and delivery of executive and operational support to the Chief and SCA Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Executive Support and Priority Management

• Provide autonomous, responsive and high-quality diary and inbox management, making decisions on priorities, signposting or responding to queries where appropriate.
• Actively track progress on key issues, proactively alerting the Executive Director to emerging risks, deadlines or conflicts.

Governance, Meetings and Committees

• Support the Executive Director in their role as an Executive Board member and as Chair or member of relevant Committees and Boards.
• Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings, including forward planning, agenda setting, collation of papers, and supporting the production of agendas and minutes.

Diary, Travel and Logistics

• Manage complex and frequently changing diaries, resolving conflicts and balancing competing priorities.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements in line with organisational policies.

Directorate and Team Support

• Support the Directorate with general administration, including maintaining intranet content, email distribution lists, and shared mailboxes.
• Raise requisitions, purchase orders and engage with corporate systems and processes as required.

Projects, Business Continuity and Corporate Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects and initiatives across the Directorate in line with the Executive Di…