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Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Content Executive in UK"

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Overview of salaries statistics of the profession "Content Executive in UK"

36 000 £ Average monthly salary

Average salary in the last 12 months: "Content Executive in UK"

Currency: GBP USD Year: 2024
The bar chart shows the change in the level of average salary of the profession Content Executive in UK.

Distribution of vacancy "Content Executive" by regions UK

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As you can see on the diagramm in UK the most numerous number of vacancies of Content Executive Job are opened in . In the second place is Scotland, In the third is Wales.

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It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. If you do not meet the lead selection criteria in your application, the panel will not be required to score your application against the remaining essential criteria of the role. Essential Criteria Evidence of strong communication and liaison skills, with experience of representing organisations to external stakeholders and tailoring communications according to the needs of different audiences (lead criteria) Evidence of written skills demonstrating experience of responding to complex and often highly sensitive correspondence and / or issues. Evidence of strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience of successfully prioritising multiple work tasks to meet strict deadlines. Proficient at document production and document management in a timely and accurate manner, with the ability to pay strict attention to detail at all times. 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Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure deadlines are met, advice papers are of a high quality and received on time, and correspondence is appropriately managed. Note and track actions from high-level meetings, to reflect decisions taken and conversations accurately. Support the Chief of Staff to ensure the Chair’s, CEO’s and Deputy CEO’s perspectives are reflected in key policy and strategy development and operational delivery. Person specification The full list of Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the role can be found in the Candidate Pack, found at the bottom of this advert. Benefits Alongside your salary of £40,160, Equality and Human Rights Commission contributes £10,883 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. In return you can expect to receive a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full time FTE) and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme and partnership pension schemes. We will provide investment in your career, giving you access to Civil Service Learning, our peer learning programme, specialist training and mentoring. We offer a range of family friendly benefits, such as enhanced parental leave, flexible working including non-contractual hybrid working. You will also have access to our wellbeing offering, including our employee assistance programme, mental health supporters, health checks, discount gym membership and retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and other salary sacrifice options. In addition, we have a range of staff networks and social groups. Things you need to know Selection process details You will be asked to provide: Your Curriculum Vitae – we will use this to assess your suitability against the required experience, knowledge and skills for this role; and Through our online application form, provide examples that demonstrate your suitability against the Core Skills as set out in this Candidate Pack. If there is a high volume of applicants, an initial sift may take place on the experience, knowledge and skills requirements. Candidates who pass the initial sift may move to a full sift, or progress straight to interview. Selection Process At the interview stage, you should be prepared to answer questions on all core skills and KSE criteria as set out in the Candidate Pack Appointment to the Equality and Human Rights Commission is overseen by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email the Commission’s People Helpdesk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Apply and further information Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Becky Roberts Email : [email protected] Telephone : 0161 829 8100 Recruitment team Email : [email protected]
Personal Assistant - Strategy and M&A
Sky, Osterley
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a PA, you will need to thrive in a fast paced and demanding environment, possess strong attention to detail, bring a sense of fun and energy to the world of work, establish and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels, and be able to work autonomously as well as being a team player. What you'll do: Proactive diary management for a number of Directors in the department – seamlessly organising and maintaining busy and constantly changing diaries. Booking all meeting rooms, organising frequent video conferencing sessions. Attending key meetings as required, organising onsite and offsite departmental events. Undertake all administrative activities as required – meeting arrangement, hospitality, telephone calls, expenses, maintain contact lists, filing, photocopying and scanning documents. Manage Travel- arranging travel itineraries, flights, rail and taxi’s. Responding to enquiries and requests; ensuring all client and key contact enquiries are handled efficiently and effectively, seeking answers and resolving matters personally where appropriate. Acting as an effective conduit to the Directors. Acting as a delegate to managers for Sky systems including Ariba, Spark & People Portal for all administrative functions required (i.e. approvals and requests) Providing assistance for new starters. Provide ad-hoc support for the London team. Holiday cover for group EA. Organising team away days/events throughout the year Dealing with and resolving any IT issues including Ordering hardware, software, mobile devices on the IT service desk What you'll bring: Previous experience in providing professional, PA, secretarial and administrative support. Good knowledge of and proficiency in using: Microsoft Office Package; Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and database systems. Confident, friendly, approachable manner with a flexible, can do attitude, collaborating for success. Exceptional organisational skills, able to multi-task, have good time management and an eye for detail. Proven ability to work under pressure, to tight time scales and enjoy understanding issues and problem solving. Team overview: Group Strategy and M&A We are Sky’s Group Strategy and M&A team, operating across Sky’s territories in Europe. Our main mission is to help the CEO and executive management team make the right choices on critical business questions that have far reaching and long-term implications. We do this by working collaboratively with colleagues across all areas of the business to develop Sky’s strategic direction and identify what Sky needs to do to succeed. We look for the bigger picture, to understand our markets and competitors and foresee how they will change. Our mindset? Risk-taking, sometimes contrarian and always testing our own thinking. We work on an exciting and varied array of projects, ranging from the launch of new businesses like Sky Mobile, to finding new opportunities for our streaming businesses, to big content deals, to defining the overall strategic direction of the Sky Group. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
12 Month Contract - Senior Governance Officer
Page Personnel, Leyland
Are you looking for the opportunity to grow your governance career? Do you want hybrid flexible working? About Our Client My client is a housing group. Job Description 1 Board and Committee Services Responsible for: Provision of professional support to the Group Boards and Committees as directed by the Head of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary. Leading on the arrangements for Board and Committee meetings (i.e. agenda planning, maintenance of Board/Committee forward plans, oversight of collation and distribution of papers, attendance at pre-meets and ensuring meetings are properly convened). Engaging with report writers and reviewing submitted reports to ensure reports are of an appropriate standard in terms of format and content and that relevant impact statements are addressed. Drafting of accurate and succinct minutes that reflect the legal and regulatory responsibilities of the Group, recording key decisions, capturing and disseminating action points. Delivering the company Annual General Meetings and associated documentation, in addition to the annual timetable for Board and Committee meetings, overseen by the Head of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary. Promoting high standards of company secretarial practice, supporting a climate of continuous improvement in relation to service provision and cross company working. Working with the Chairs, Chief Executive and Executive Director to prepare agendas and scoping briefs for meetings and away days. Draft Board and Remuneration & Nominations Committee governance reports to provide assurance that policies, procedures and governance compliance matters for review by the Head of Governance in good time, and to a high quality. Reports include code of governance compliance, NED remuneration, NED succession planning, Gifts and Hospitality. 2 Corporate Governance Required to: Provide independent and impartial advice to the Board and Executive on governance matters to ensure the effective operation of the Group's governance structure, in accordance with statutory/regulatory requirements and good practice. Ensure Boards and Committees are acting within their Terms of Reference and delegated authorities, providing support and guidance as required. Provide guidance and support to all NEDs/Trustees with regards to their statutory and regulatory responsibilities, enabling them to effectively discharge their legal fiduciary duties. Provide guidance to colleagues on governance policies and procedures e.g., Declarations of Interest, Gifts and Hospitality. Support the ongoing review of all governance documents, policies and processes and actively identify and propose potential actions for improvement. Coordinate the maintenance of governance information published on the intranet and website. Design and deliver training across the Group on governance and company secretarial related issues when required. Undertake specific projects on behalf of the Head of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary as required. 3 NED and Trustee support and development services Required to: Manage communications and foster effective relationships with NEDs and Trustees, acting as the first point of contact for queries and advice on both practical matters and corporate governance as appropriate. Co-ordinate the recruitment for all Boards and Committees including, where appropriate, the involvement of external support providers. Co-ordinate the annual NED and Trustee appraisal processes, engaging external support as and when required. Manage the delivery of induction, mandatory training and professional development of all NEDs and Trustees. Ensure that all NEDs and Trustees have suitable service agreements. Lead on and manage the Trainee NED programme liaising with Housing Diversity Network 4 Regulatory Compliance Required to: Track the various regulatory changes that impact on the Group and consult with colleagues as to the steps required to most effectively implement them. Co-ordinate self-assessments against the Regulatory Standards and adopted Codes of Governance. Support the Head of Governance in ensuring the effective and timely submission of all filings and returns to the Regulator of Social Housing, Companies House, Charity Commission and the Financial Conduct Authority. 5 Policy Framework Required to: Support the Head of Governance and Deputy Company Secretary in overseeing delivery of the Group's strategy and policy framework, including ensuring reviews take place in line with the framework. Be responsible for ensuring the strategy and policy framework monitoring systems and document libraries are accurate and up-to-date. The Successful Applicant QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of housing governance including relevant legislation, codes of governance and regulatory requirements for the sector. EXPERIENCE Demonstrable Company Secretarial experience at an equivalent level to this position Experience of working in a regulated environment with Boards and Committees. Experience of managing Board and Committee administration work (preparation of agendas and board papers) and of minute taking. Experience of undertaking research, utilising a range of internal and external sources and benchmarking tools to incorporate and embed best practice. What's on Offer Hybrid flexible working working alongside industry professionals competitive pay
PRACTICE EXECUTIVE (PART TIME,THURS/FRI)
Herbert Smith Freehills, London
LONDON - EXCHANGE HOUSE/SQUARE, PRIMROSE STREET, EC2A 2EG THE OPPORTUNITY The Opportunity: Primary Responsibilities: Plan for and deliver high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to change and the competing priorities of all work. Coordinate and produce accurate Herbert Smith Freehills’ compliant documents and correspondence (including drafting engagement), reports and presentations. Utilise other services as appropriate (eg, Printroom, Document Production). Establish and maintain effective work practices with partners and lawyers to manage the matter life cycle from file opening to closure/archival. This includes adhering to the firm’s conflicts process, managing information barriers, contributing to the effective management of electronic and hard copy content and active legal project management. Proactively manage and understand partner and lawyers’ diaries using business knowledge to prioritise commitments. This will include organising appointments, conferences and meetings via multiple methods (videoconferencing, teleconferencing, client office software etc), considering lead and travel times, and coordinating meeting preparation and post-meeting actions. Coordinate detailed, multi-centred travel arrangements and provide detailed itineraries. This includes consideration of short/long term accommodation, visas, offsite meeting requirements and other business commitments. Ensure relevant global travel is included in the International BD visit report. Coordinate and assist with global visits/visitors. Diarise, manage and coordinate lunches and dinners and other events as required, including reviewing venues and menu planning and ensuring costs are maintained against budget. Proactively manage all communications both in and out of the partner and lawyers’ office and maintain responsibility for ensuring everything is dealt with in a timely fashion: Manage own email and partner and lawyers’ email as required. Respond to communications and draft correspondence as appropriate Filter, evaluate and prioritise incoming communications, proactively dealing with queries (including meeting invites) and raising with the partners/lawyers when necessary. Deal with mail/post in the same manner. Produce/draft outgoing communications and documents as instructed by the partners and lawyers Implement effective telephone call management. Take necessary steps to ensure that team members and business stakeholders are aware of the partner/lawyer/team’s and your own movements. Ensure calls and other parties receive a consistent, high quality service and their expectations are managed. Manage the coordination of the billing process including liaising with Revenue, the editing of bills, coordinating write-offs and discounts, collating bills and narratives in their final form as per firm policy and process. Manage alternative pricing arrangements and cross-border invoicing. Liaise with and delegate to the PTAs for their assistance with billing admin throughout. Work with the partners and lawyers to meet required WIP, billing and debtor day's targets. Assist partners and lawyers with their BD responsibilities. This includes producing pitches, proactively updating CVs and credentials, producing International BD visit reports and updating the necessary client information databases in consultation with the relevant BD representative. Help partners and lawyers to build, manage and maintain strong relationships with clients and their secretaries by demonstrating diligence, professionalism and a commitment to providing them with an exceptional experience including being a key point of contact for the them and the team. This includes proactively maintaining accurate client contact information and ensuring client related activities are recorded on the relevant databases, and keeping abreast of partner and lawyer BD objectives. Delegate administrative tasks to the PTAs and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring: SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Key Performance Indicators: Seen as a role model to PTAs, other secretaries/PAs in the practice group and office with both technical skills and adherence to the firm’s Business Services support competencies. Excellent organisational skills and management of competing priorities. Effectively delegates administrative tasks to the appropriate person or area of Business Services. Assigned partners and lawyers are satisfied with the level of support they receive, and agree that the quality of support you provide meets expectations. Documents produced and coordinated are accurate, comply with Herbert Smith Freehills’ standards and guidelines, and are completed within agreed timeframes. Task based work is consistently completed as requested, within agreed timeframes and is of a high standard. A reputation within the practice group for being an effective, helpful and supportive team member. Colleagues (including all partners, lawyers, PAs/secretaries and Business Services staff) are confident that they can approach you and will receive a level of assistance that is appropriate in the circumstances. A reputation amongst Business Services groups for being an excellent communicator and for working with them to achieve positive outcomes. Compliance with the firm’s and practice group’s policies, guidelines and recommended ways of working. Assigned partner and lawyer client contact and activity information is up to date and accurate. Support provided to partners and lawyers on matter management activities has assisted to meet client and firm obligations in an effective manner (eg, assisting in WIP and debt management, client communication). Partners and lawyers appointment schedules run smoothly, their travel itineraries support business requirements, preparatory support is provided and their needs are anticipated and managed whilst out of the office. Open to change and willing to accept new ways of working, processes and systems. Leads by example and builds the confidence of others. Actively participate in the firm’s annual performance review process, using knowledge of the Business Support Competency Framework to set professional goals . You take full ownership and responsibility for any absences from the office (including planned and unexpected absences). This includes leaving work in an appropriate state of order, leaving discoverable and up to date handover information, providing handover and full communication of the absence that is appropriate to the circumstances and in accordance with the process in place for the group. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Typing speed minimum of 55wpm with 98% accuracy Intermediate to Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word). Basic skill level with Visio. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to building effective and trusting relationships with people internally and externally to the firm. Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail Excellent client and business focus Strong judgement and problem-solving ability Demonstrated high level experience as a Secretary/PA working in a professional services environment (legal experience is desired). Minimum of four years’ experience at this level. GROUP / TEAM Dispute resolution GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION Group/ Team description: The legal support team provides the practical support our lawyers need so they can deliver the best possible service to our clients. The role of our legal support team is critical in assisting our people to perform at the highest level. The team provides high-quality support to partners and throughout our practice areas. This ranges from providing administrative support and diary management to producing a wide range of complex documents. Our legal support team also plays a client-facing role as secretaries are typically in regular contact with our clients on behalf of lawyers. ROLE TYPE Legal PA/Secretarial CONTRACT TYPE Permanent WORKING PATTERN Part Time Herbert Smith Freehills
Sales Executive Shred-it
Stericycle, Appleton WA
About Us: At Stericycle, we deliver solutions and drive innovations that protect the environment, people, and public health. This includes working to create a more sustainable, shared future. Our innovative solutions make a difference in people’s lives, communities, and our planet by protecting their health and well-being. Operating from 20 sites across the UK and Ireland, Stericycle and its Shred-it brand are both widely recognized as the UK’s leading healthcare waste specialist & information security solutions provider. Built on unrivaled knowledge and expertise, we are the clear leader in the delivery of safe, compliant, and sustainable solutions to an ever-increasing customer base. Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Position Purpose: The Sales Executive (SE) will be responsible for driving increase in sales revenues by the identification and execution of new business territory opportunities. Targeting primarily customer prospects, either new or lapsed to Shred-it, the SE will provide complete and appropriate shredding solutions for every prospect to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability. They will also liaise with customers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs. Key Job Activities: Present, promote and sell the Shred-it service to new and lapsed prospects by identifying new opportunities within the defined territory area, attending pre-booked sales appointments, and using the Shred-it sales process and defined pricing and policies of Shred-it EMEA to gain new contracts. Use SFDC and other company defined IT systems to effectively manage pipelines, report activity, track sales, send contracts to clients, book appointments and communicate both internally and externally in a professional manner. Works closely with immediate local, strategic and inside sales colleagues, sales and marketing leadership teams, as well as regional Operations, Client Services, IT, and other team members to enhance the service offering available to new and existing customers. Attend internal meetings and trainings fully prepared with relevant current data on market opportunities, promoting a positive and professional Sales attitude in the office and on calls to ensure the high standards required by Shred-it for customer service, security, and environmental consciousness are maintained. Follow the Shred-it policies for team members, especially but not limited to the Commercial DOA, Pricing book, SFDC policies, Tender and bidding processes and standard codes of Ethics and Health and Safety that ensure Shred-it is a great place to work for all team members. Carry out market research and maintain knowledgeable about the shredding market in the defined territory, including awareness of competitor activity and new legislation, sharing with your team members and sales leadership teams as appropriate. Education: Required Education: High School or equivalent. Preferred Education: Associate's or equivalent. Experience (EMEAA): Required Years of Experience: 0 - 1 year Preferred Experience: Good knowledge & understanding Must be qualified to work in the UK and have a clean criminal records check. University/college education or similar relevant sales experience preferred. Strong computer literacy, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite. Proficient in the use & understanding of CRM systems, Salesforce, preferred Excellent time management, self-discipline & organisational skills. Energetic, highly motivated & results oriented with a constant positive attitude – motivated by success. A strong negotiator with exceptional listening skill, with the ability to understand, interpret and match the circumstances to a desirable outcome suitable to all parties. Experience of operating within a competitive, high pressure environment, preferably as part of a target driven team. Ability to be able to operate under pressure in a high volume, competitive telesales environment, both individually and as part of a team. Don’t need field sales experience but must have outbound sales experience, minimum of 3 years with a track record. Certifications and/or Licenses: Drivers Licence Benefits: Stericycle offers you: Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cycle to Work Scheme Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning Annual performance related pay review. Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family) Flu voucher Eye Test voucher And more… Disclaimer: The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job or person. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources policies and local laws.To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.
Social Media and Admin Volunteer
Humankind Charity, Postal Code MRA, Manchester M
Vacancy No VN3513 Employment Type Volunteer Contracted hours 5.00 Work Pattern Monday to Friday Location Rochdale Road - Manchester M40 7RA Location Region North West Location City Manchester Location Postal Code M40 7RA Interview Date 28 Nov 2023 Job Details Social Media and Admin Volunteer We have an exciting opportunity to join Humankind in Manchester. If you have a creative flare, interest in the power of social media and want to help people share their stories this could be the volunteer opportunity for you. We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. The volunteer role would support with the running of our social media accounts, leading on a motivational text service for those accessing our support and admin support for the service. Tasks may include: Sourcing, preparing, and creating media content, e.g.short text, Videos, Images, Audio, Gifs Option to design graphics and visuals Engaging with volunteers & colleagues to creatively share their stories; includes being a scribe Writing motivational messages and sending these as text messages to people Support colleagues to input client details onto an electronic system. Gathering case studies for Impact Reports. For full role description click here Who are we… Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. We provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. We are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining our teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in our service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves. We are incredibly proud of the work that we do to help address health inequalities in England. Every five minutes, an individual accesses one of our services, and we have supported over 90,000 people across all our services last year. Check out our impact report here to read more about the important work that we have done. About the role… Humankind is an equal opportunities employer If you feel that you would fit with our values & ethos, are passionate about supporting people, but maybe don’t feel you have the experience required, talk to us about your transferrable skills. For the right people, we can provide development to help you to realise your potential. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. If you require support with your application or would like to request a paper application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] Salary Period Per Annum Vacancy Salary Range 0 DBS Requirement Volunteer Basic Does role require Police/Prison vetting? Not Applicable Driving licence required for role? No Applications Close Date 19 Nov 2023
Executive Assistant
Brambles Group, Manchester
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model . Job Description An amazing opportunity to join the Digital Customer Service team as an Executive Assistant to the Digital Business Building Transformation Lead and working closely with the Brambles Digital Leadership Team. Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative and organizational support to the Digital Business Building Transformation Lead and selected members of the Digital Leadership team, with the ability to judge priorities and proactively work with many conflicting demands. Triaging all queries into the Digital Customer Services Transformation team and selected members of the Brambles Digital Leadership team prioritizing across senior stakeholder groups. Working in a pressurized environment with conflicting priorities and without supervision Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills for effective communication with a wide range of contacts Ability to multi-task. prioritise and balance conflicting demands, using own initiative to resolve problems and managing own workload within agreed deadlines Proactive organisation and coordination of business trips, including booking and arranging travel, visas, transport and accommodation. Processing purchase orders, invoices and expense claims using company specific systems. Collate and produce high standard documents for a variety of forums including team and management meetings, other meetings, reports and publications. Participation in current department projects, activities and other tasks as delegated by Experience : Relevant experience of providing Executive Assistant support to senior leadership gained in a complex fast paced environment ideally within digital transformation. Maturity when dealing with sensitive issues and navigating across organizations Demonstrable experience of managing and coordinating across demanding, senior stakeholders Exceptional presentation skills (developing content rather than presenting) Ability to manage conflicting demands / multi tasking Minimum 3 years of working experience in similar role Preferred Education Masters Preferred Level of Work Experience 3 - 5 yearsHybrid Remote We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Personal Assistant to the Directorate of Overseas Bases
Ministry of Defence, Northwood
Details Reference number 320221 Salary £24,040 Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weighting. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade Administrative Officer E1 Contract type Permanent Business area MOD - Strategic Command - Directorate of Overseas Bases Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Northwood Headquarters About the job Job summary Created in 2018, Directorate Overseas Bases (DirOB) was formed as a new 2* Directorate within UK Strategic Command. Enabling and promoting the UK’s global interests, the overseas bases, global hubs, supporting units and organisations are valued and resourced as a strategic capability with a budget of circa £350m. DirOB is an integrated military and civilian team responsible for the operational command and management of the UK’s Permanent Joint Operating Bases – British Forces Cyprus, British Forces Gibraltar, British Indian Ocean Territory and British Forces South Atlantic Islands – and Supporting Unit in Singapore as well as the still increasing Global Strategic Hubs (Cyprus, Gibraltar and Oman). In addition, DirOB are responsible for a number of smaller units and organisations including the UK’s conventional arms inspection team, JACIG, and the Global Support Organisation. DirOB HQ is based at Northwood Headquarters comprising of a whole-force team delivering policy and military advice, financial and corporate governance, programmes and strategic planning, making for a uniquely rich and all-encompassing environment. This post is a challenging Personal Assistant (PA) working directly with Senior Civil Servants (up to 2*), line managed by the Military Assistant (OF3), in an ever-changing and expanding Directorate. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Job description The applicant will be expected to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Leadership team of the Directorate of Overseas Bases to ensure the smooth and effective running of the office in a fast-paced operational level Headquarters, liaising with both military and civilian colleagues daily. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate the following personal qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build a positive rapport with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The ability to use initiative, work independently and proactively to identify issues and solve problems. Experienced at organising and coordinating multiple tasks to tight deadlines with high quality results. IT-literate with experience and confidence using Microsoft 365 Suite and other tools. Be discreet. Previous PA experience is advantageous but not essential, flexibility and the ability to work with minimal supervision are key. Person specification The main duties include but are not limited to: Managing the diary and itinerary of the Senior Leadership Team via Microsoft Office Outlook. The PA must be able to react quickly and independently to meeting requests and diary alterations, with the ability to recognise their principals’ priorities and plan ahead to maximise efficiency and achieve short-notice deadlines. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders across various time-zones and facilitating all the appropriate equipment, rooms and venues. Compiling comprehensive briefing packs and agendas prior to meetings and distributing in a timely manner. This will involve maintaining, storing and recording relevant documentation and emails for both principles in accordance with Information Management and security policies. Coordinating administrative support for visits, conferences and meetings. The PA will also be required to organise travel arrangements and accommodation bookings, researching cost-effective options, and create briefing packs containing visit instructions, relevant travel documentation, and reading material as directed. Greet and welcome host visitors, arrange security passes, book meeting rooms and Video Teleconferences. The incumbent is also required to maintain Hospitality and Gifting Registers on behalf of the principals. Upon request, the PA may be asked to undertake other miscellaneous tasks in support of the smooth running of each office such as technical support, facilitation of board meetings and team events, etc. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Working Together Leadership We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Benefits Alongside your salary of £24,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments. MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Candidates will be required to submit a CV and provide examples of two behaviours (Delivering at Pace and Managing a Quality Service). Following an application sift, a shortlist of applicants will be invited to interview by the Deputy Director of Overseas Bases and Military Assistant to Director Overseas Bases. The interview will examine five behaviours and examples of relevant experience. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Major Rosalind Jopson Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. Please refer to the attached Candidate Information guide.
Administration Manager - Employment Advisory Boards
HM Prison & Probation Service, London SWH
Details Reference number 321517 Salary £37,510 - £39,310 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade Higher Executive Officer HMPPS Band 5 Contract type Fixed Term Length of employment For a period of up to 12 months Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at 102 PETTY FRANCE LONDON, SW1H 9AJ About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. About the team The reoffending rate has remained broadly static at around 29% since 2010, and during the 12 months ending March 2019, 81% of offenders convicted or cautioned had at least one previous conviction or caution. Reoffending is costing society approximately £18bn per year and almost half of all prisoners reoffend within 12 months of release. This is a great opportunity to work within the Reducing Reoffending, Partnerships and Accommodation team as part of the New Futures Network (NFN) national team. NFN is the specialist part of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) that brokers partnerships between employers in England and Wales and prisons. For more information about the work of NFN and their partners visit https://newfuturesnetwork.gov.uk/; or find NFN on Twitter and LinkedIn. We know that being in stable employment contributes to positive outcomes for people with convictions, their families and communities. Employment is a key part of the Government strategy to reduce reoffending. That is why NFN partnerships support people in prison to find meaningful work opportunities and prison leavers to find employment on release. About the role This role involves supporting the Employment Advisory Board (EAB) project. Employment Advisory Boards have been established in all resettlement prisons and are chaired by local and national business leaders who support prisons to: Develop a long-term positive culture of employment within the prison. Provide expertise on the skills, qualifications, and training required to prepare prisoners for employment upon release, enabling prisons to tailor their training and workshop provisions to match the local labour market demands. Encourage local and national businesses to engage with the prison, offering their resources, connections, and knowledge to assist individuals living and working in prisons to prepare for and secure employment upon release. The job holder will be responsible for developing and managing the delivery of specialist administration processes, ensuring data integrity and adhering to policy and procedures. They will provide accurate and reliable business management information to support the work of the policy lead. The environment is demanding, and alongside their administration duties the job holder will need strong influencing and relationship management skills. They should have, or be able to quickly develop, a good level of knowledge of the prison employment landscape. The job holder will be able to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders, manage the administrative processes, and make effective decisions that align with the needs and priorities of the EABs. The Administration Manager is responsible for supporting the Operational Policy Lead to ensure the service is running effectively, responding to issues and implementing service improvements. Key responsibilities include: Work in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders, including Employment Advisory Board Chairs, and Prison Employment Leads, who are supporting prisons to develop and deliver employment and education strategies to deliver on local employment targets. Responsible for the creation, implementation and maintenance of specialist administrative services, processes and systems that underpin the delivery of the Employment Advisory Boards. Provide secretariat support to meetings when required, including the National Oversight Board, and meetings with key employers and external stakeholders. Co‐ordinate agenda and papers ahead of meetings and ensure minutes / actions are circulated in a timely manner. Provide support in drafting and updating operational guidance to support key stakeholders. Coordinate and manage communication channels with key internal and external stakeholders, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. Support with conference planning, coordination, and delivery. Provide support for any ad hoc work requested by groups. This can vary in terms of volume of work and complexity, ranging from distribution of information to helping to organise large scale events/workshops. Have good knowledge of IT systems and be able to work with Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and other programmes. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. To find out more about this role - please attend an Information Session on the 30th October at 12:00 - 12:45 by registering using the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/KEeHxuZx_kGp4S6MNndq2A,Y_veAQu8zkmCh9us0zZJJw,E5ZnMmKDbEOfyAXl3P2vug,TqLaiz_xP0W7Vv9z9F8fyg,_2JQ1h_IJUmItKKp0WmO_w,Q-D0EzYSJUCU7K8IDVoHjg?mode=read&tenantId=c6874728-71e6-41fe-a9e1-2e8c36776ad8 Overview of the job The post holder will manage the administrative processes, overseeing the management of business processes ensuring data integrity, adhering to financial principles, policy and procedures. The role is responsible for managing the delivery of specialist administration systems that support the work of the Unit. The role will require line management responsibilities of a small team. Summary The post holder will manage a small team which will provide professional and efficient secretarial, administrative, organisational and information management support. The post holder will be responsible for development and maintenance of comprehensive administrative processes. The post holder will manage the process for initial point of contact for queries and requests. They will monitor responses to requests for information and data, ensuring they comply with MOJ and HMPPS information sharing protocols and government legislative requirements. The post holder also undertakes a variety of specific activities and duties, for which they are held personally accountable, commensurate with their grade. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Responsible for the creation, implementation and maintenance of all specialist administrative services, processes and systems that underpin the delivery of business objectives Responsible for compiling first draft replies to Ministerial and non-ministerial correspondence. Manage a team of administrative staff where required, including line management and supervisory responsibilities Manage resources to deliver the activities within their area of responsibility and contribute to the short to medium term business planning process Provide monthly information reports/data, with an emphasis to check it's accuracy and to track and explain/rectify any variances/errors and in a user friendly way Support in the coordination of documents and stakeholder input Provide assistance to ensure directorate is compliant with procedures Provide support for any ad hoc work requested by groups. This can vary in terms of volume of work and complexity, ranging from distribution of information to helping to organise large scale events/workshops The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. Person specification Please refer to Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,510, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £10,165 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : [email protected] Telephone : 0845 241 5358 Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL ([email protected]) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/appcentre-1/brand-13/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/80487-80487-Administration-Manager-Employment-Advisory-Boards/en-GB
International and Domestic Strategy and Engagement Directorate - PA & Secretariat Assistant
Home Office, London
Details Reference number 322165 Salary £28,000 - £33,600 National: £28,000 min - £29,400 max. London: £32,000 min - £33,600 max Job grade Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area HO - STARS - International and Domestic Strategy and Engagement directorate (ISED). Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Secretarial Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Compressed Hours Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location 23 Stephenson Street-Birmingham, General Buildings-Cardiff, 2 Marsham Street (2MS)-London, Soapworks-Manchester About the job Job summary The International and Domestic Strategy and Engagement (ISED) directorate sits at the heart of the Home Office International System and acts as the central strategic and coordination function for the department’s engagement and partnerships with local and UK domestic partners. ISED champions the systems, steers the department through the recent International Strategy, and comprises of deep country- and region-specific expertise. ISED is a cross-cutting Directorate, with an overview of all Home Office priorities. The International Engagement Team within ISED delivers ministerial and official-level bilateral and multilateral engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop, connect with a wide range of people and engagement structure within a high performing policy group. ISED is made up of four units: 1. Europe and Multilateral 2. Africa, Middle East and Asia 3. UK Domestic, Overseas Territories, Americas & 5EYEs 4. International Strategy and Capabilities This role sits within the newly-formed Directorate Support Team, who support corporate and business administration delivery across the whole of ISED. You will work with a small friendly team, headed by a G7 Chief of Staff. Our team values are proactivity, compassion, transparency and innovation. Our team delivers support to named teams as well as a central function that benefits ISED as a whole. We actively embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity, to enable us to reflect the communities that we serve. We provide people with the opportunity to work at pace and deliver in stretching roles. You will learn a lot in your day to day work – but we also provide excellent wider learning and development opportunities. Due to business requirements this post is not suitable for part time working. Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join the International Engagement team within ISED. The International Engagement team has responsibility for representing the department on the international stage. Our work is high-profile and can vary significantly day-to-day dependent upon international events and current affairs. This is a fast-paced and stimulating role within a supportive and friendly team. They provide opportunities to engage at the highest levels and represent the department internationally, including travel to support visits by ministers and senior officials. This is an excellent entry level roles for both domestic and international policy, diplomacy and wider civil service work. The post holder will need to build up an understanding of the foreign policy context and stay abreast of Home Office policy developments. They will be in the privileged position of looking across the full breadth of the Home Office’s international priorities so will be exposed to a wide range of policy areas. This is demanding but rewarding work and, while the post holder will be stretched at times, they will be supported by the team and wider directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to join the International Engagement team within ISED. The International Engagement team has responsibility for representing the department on the international stage. Our work is high-profile and can vary significantly day-to-day dependent upon international events and current affairs. This is a fast-paced and stimulating role within a supportive and friendly team. They provide opportunities to engage at the highest levels and represent the department internationally, including travel to support visits by ministers and senior officials. This is an excellent entry level roles for both domestic and international policy, diplomacy and wider civil service work. The post holder will need to build up an understanding of the foreign policy context and stay abreast of Home Office policy developments. They will be in the privileged position of looking across the full breadth of the Home Office’s international priorities so will be exposed to a wide range of policy areas. This is demanding but rewarding work and, while the post holder will be stretched at times, they will be supported by the team and wider directorate. This role will have the following responsibilities: PA Support to DD ISED PAs are the centre point of contact of colleagues needing to access and engage with the SCS. Local priorities and ways of working will be determined by the individual needs of your principal, but you can expect the key responsibilities of this role to be: Diary and inbox management for your principle Supporting day to day delivery through day packs or prioritisation Working with the Unit SMT to support the DD and curate messaging to your principle Working with other PAs to ensure join up across units, and with the DG PO team to ensure SCS messaging is cascaded Secretariat Assistant The Secretariat team lead on the delivery of ISEDs obligations to reply to Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information Requests and Ministerial Correspondence. The team proactively drafts and leads on these items to reduce the burden on ISED Policy teams and acts as the centre of excellence in ISED supporting colleagues. Within this role, key tasks would be: Daily check of PQs, FOIs and Correspondence Lead initial drafting of anything received Work with teams to upskill colleagues Understand and advise on FOIs, PQs and correspondence Delivery and management of the ISED Public Lines Pack and On Call Rota Design and maintenance a database of responses for audit purposes Management of the Home Office Diptels, in tandem with FCDO Minuting of SLT Meetings and distribution across ISED Person specification You communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the director and You can use appropriate methods of communication over email, telephone, and face-to-face. You enjoy working with people at all levels, internal and external, to deliver results, as you will be liaising with senior officials and offices across Whitehall. You build effective partnerships and relationships both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds. You are adept at influencing and negotiating with others to achieve timely results. You exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy in managing sensitive, personal and confidential matters. Your role with involve close working with the deputy director, so you must be able to gain a clear understanding of their needs and expectations. You will need to understand the priorities of the Department and how your work supports its objectives. You are confident working with senior officials and external stakeholders. You remain calm whilst working under pressure and to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining a flexible approach. You can think on your feet and take the initiative. You can make decisions when needed and are accountable for your actions and your performance. You take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results. The successful candidate will be motivated, flexible and adaptable in their approach to work, and when required support with other tasks. It is essential that the post holder can work at a fast pace and can prioritise their work effectively. They will also need to be a good communicator, both verbal and written, and be comfortable engaging with senior management and other Private Offices across government, external and international stakeholders, law enforcement, and the voluntary sector. Essential criteria: Strong interpersonal skills to build good working relationships with both internal and external partners. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), and the ability to juggle competing demands across challenging portfolios. Given the often-changing priorities with each country and policy area, the post holder will need to be adaptable and flexible, effectively prioritising work and often working at pace. The post holder will have the ability to take the lead on some issues. Autonomy and the ability to work as part of a small team are key requirements. Desirable criteria: The ability to demonstrate interest in international relations. Experience working on International matters is highly desirable. Experience of working with senior stakeholders on complex issues. Previous PA experience is highly desirable. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Working Together We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete: A CV detailing job history/skills A statement of suitability (personal statement) (maximum 500 words) Provide evidence of the behaviour Communicating & Influencing (250 words maximum) Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. The statement of suitability should be aligned to demonstrate your skills and experience for the role and how you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advertisement. For guidance on how to construct your personal statement, you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers. Links – Statement For guidance on how to construct your behaviour examples, you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers. Links –Behaviours The sift will be held on the behaviour Communicating & Influencing and the statement of suitability (personal statement). The CV will not be scored. However, if a large number of applications are received, the sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour Communicating & Influencing. If you are successful at sift stage, you will be invited to an interview which will be behaviour-based questions on the behaviours listed within the advert. Sift and Interview dates Sift is expected to take place from the 16th November 2023. Interviews are expected to take place from the 6th December 2023. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert, however on occasions these dates may change. Interviews will be carried out via video. Candidates will be required to have access to: A laptop (personal or work) with a working webcam Good internet connection Skype for Business/Microsoft Teams Further Information For meaningful checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years if the role requires CTC clearance, 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. A lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. When completing your application you will have the opportunity to select your preferred location(s). Please ensure you select all locations you are interested in. Candidates who are successful at Interview will be placed in order of merit per location and provisional job offers will be made in strict merit order per location preference. Provisional offers are made, as they are on condition that you successfully pass all pre-employment checks. Note for Candidates Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. All applications are screened for plagiarism and copying of examples/answers from internet sources. If any is detected the application will be withdrawn from the process. Further action, including disciplinary action, may be considered in such cases involving internal candidates. Providing false or misleading information would be contrary to the core values of honesty and integrity expected of all Civil Servants. If you are currently an agency member of staff working within the Home Office, a contractor or contingent worker you can only apply for roles that are advertised externally, i.e. outside the civil service. If you are eligible to apply for a role, you are required to select yourself as an external applicant and not internal when submitting your application on Civil Service jobs. This will prevent any delays in pre-employment checks should you become successful in being made an offer of employment after the Interview stage. Hybrid working is an option Hybrid working enables employees to work partly in their workplace(s) and partly at home. A hybrid working pattern may be available, where business needs allow. Applicants can discuss what this means with the vacancy holder if they have specific questions. Visa sponsorship We are unable to sponsor any individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas as we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License. A location based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role or similar role become available within that period you may be offered this position. Every day, Home Office civil servants do brilliant work to develop and deliver policies and services that affect the lives of people across the country and beyond. To do this effectively and fairly, the Home Office is committed to representing modern Britain in all its diversity, and creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best. We are flexible, skilled, professional and diverse. We work to recruit and retain disabled staff and area Disability Confident Leader. We are proud to be one of the most ethnically diverse departments in the civil service. We are a Social Mobility Foundation top 75 employer. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. For further information please see the attached notes for candidates which must be read before making an application. Existing Civil Servants should note that some of the Home Office terms and conditions of employment have changed. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the Terms and Conditions they will adopt should they be successful in application and should refer to the notes for candidates for further details. Transfer Terms: Voluntary. If you are invited to an interview you will be required to bring a range of documentation for the purposes of establishing identity and to aid any pre-employment checks. Please see the attached list of Home Office acceptable ID documents. Any move to the Home Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Reasonable Adjustments If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Home Office Resourcing Centre Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Private Secretary to the Director
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, London
Details Reference number 322594 Salary £37,470 - £45,565 National: £37,470 - £41,925 London: £41,055 - £45,565 Job grade Senior Executive Officer Contract type Fixed Term Loan Length of employment 2 years Business area DSIT - Digital, Technologies and Telecoms - Digital Infrastructure Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Business Management and Improvement Secretarial 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 Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The responsibilities for the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology for 2023 are as follows: Positioning the UK at the forefront of global scientific and technological advancement Driving innovations that change lives and sustain economic growth Delivering talent programmes, physical and digital infrastructure and regulation to support our economy, security and public services R&D funding For 2023, our priorities are: Optimise public R&D investment to support areas of relative UK strength and increase the level of private R&D to make our economy the most innovative in the world. Promote a diverse research and innovation system that connects discovery to new companies, growth and jobs – including by delivering world-class physical and digital infrastructure (such as gigabit broadband), making the UK the best place to start and grow a technology business and developing and attracting top talent. Put our public services – including the NHS and schools – at the forefront of innovation, championing new ways of working and the development of in-house STEM capability to improve outcomes for people. Strengthen international collaboration on science and technology in line with the Integrated Review, and ensure our researchers are able to continue to work with leading scientists in Europe and around the world. Deliver key legislative and regulatory reforms to drive competition and promote innovation, including the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill and our pro-innovation approach to regulating AI. Pass the remaining stages of the reformed Online Safety Bill to keep British people, especially children, safe online. Our Inclusive Environment We are building an inclusive culture to make the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions. We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive. We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. We will fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments in our recruitment process. Find Out More We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/departmentforsciencetechnologyandinnovation? You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/ Job description The Romans built roads, the Victorians canals and Railways. Putting in place the right digital infrastructure across the country is an equally big challenge for our time, and a top priority for the Prime Minister. The Digital Infrastructure directorate leads on making this happen - setting policies to promote investment and protect national security, whilst running innovative pilot programmes for the next generation of technology. We play a leading role across government, delivering new commercial deals, policy and legislation, and work closely with No.10, Cabinet Office, HM Treasury and key Whitehall delivery departments as well as industry, Ofcom and international partners to achieve our goals. This is a unique opportunity to perform a role at the heart of the Digital Infrastructure (DI) directorate where you will have sight of the entire spectrum of the DI agenda. As a Private Secretary, you will provide a high-quality private office service to the Director, working closely with the Head of Office and the Diary Manager to drive forward the Director’s priorities. You will also work closely with the DI Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support various corporate initiatives and have daily contact with seniors' and ministers' offices in DSIT. You will empower the Director to focus on the leadership responsibilities of their role and get more done by processing information flow to surface priorities, ensuring the Director is briefed for meetings, taking meetings on the Director's behalf as appropriate, and ensuring proper follow-up on decisions. Among other things this will include: Managing the Director’s inbox and filtering the incoming information to prioritise, delegate, or dismiss as appropriate. Working with the Diary Manager to ensure the Director's diary is well organised and correctly prioritised. Commissioning briefings from the directorate and ensuring that the Director is appropriately briefed for all meetings, clear next steps are agreed during meetings, and effective follow-up is done after meetings. Leading / contributing input at meetings on the Director’s behalf as required. You will support the smooth running of the directorate. You will coordinate input into various business processes and work with the Head of Office, Business Manager, and DI SLT on special projects to make the directorate a great place to work. Among other things this will include: Building strong relationships with the DI SLT and other senior teams and private offices across the department, working closely to progress joint priorities. Acting as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and following up on various requests & commissions. Following up on decisions made by the SLT and coordinating actions across the directorate. Communicating priorities to the directorate and feeding back insight from the directorate to the SLT. Leading / supporting directorate corporate initiatives. Looking for opportunities for continuous improvement and bringing them to fruition. You will contribute to running a happy and high performing Director's Office team. You will act as a line manager to one or more Diary Managers / Executive Assistants and empower them to succeed in their roles. Among other things this will include: Modelling good performance by upholding high quality standards in everything you do, pursuing continuous improvement and smart ways of working, and promoting well-being. Setting clear objectives for your direct reports and effectively managing performance against them through effective feedback. Coaching direct reports to find solutions to problems and supporting their professional development. Supporting the Head of Office in leading the team. Person specification We would love to hear from you if you are: Naturally proactive and thoughtful in your approach to task at hand. Able to work effectively at pace, make decisions in the face of competing priorities, and remain calm and resilient under pressure. Keen to look for better ways of doing things in every aspect of your role and take initiative to make it happen. Able to form effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Able to communicate effectively with different audiences. Organised and naturally prone to paying attention to detail; able to process a large flow of information and synthesise key insights. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Benefits The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts. A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a number of behavioural statements. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please note - the CV incorporated into the application form is for information purposes only and will not be scored. Applications will be sifted on behavioural statements. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behavioural statement (Delivering at Pace). Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. The interview will consist of behaviour and strength based questions. Sift and interview dates Expected Timeline subject to change Sift dates: w/c 13/11/2023 Interview dates: w/c 27/11/2023 Interview Location: MS Teams. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. Further Information Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return. Reasonable Adjustment We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions. We fully support adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section. We do not have an exhaustive list of adjustments that we support but just some examples include additional time to complete your application form, behaviour questions up to 72 hours prior to interview and having extra time at interview. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. A location based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position. Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Any move to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk DSIT does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home). DSIT does not currently hold a sponsorship licence and cannot offer Visa Sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected] Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Monika Rudzeviciute Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/
Personal Assistant / PA / Team Administrator
AWD Recruitment Limited, London ECM
Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. We share the collective intelligence and risk sharing expertise of the market’s brightest minds, working together for a braver world. Our role is to inspire courage, so tomorrow’s progress isn’t limited by today’s risks. Our shared values: we are brave; we are stronger together; we do the right thing; guide what we do and how we act. If you share our values and our passion to build a future that’s more sustainable, resilient and inclusive, you’ll find a home at Lloyd’s – build a braver future with us. Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. Yet the world is changing, and Lloyd’s is changing too – nimbler, faster, and able to offer customers and employees more products, services and insights supported by technology, innovation and the continuing desire to protect people, businesses and communities. The vision for the Future at Lloyd’s is to make Lloyd’s the most technologically advanced marketplace in the world, and Lloyd’s is also where you can bring your future to life The Blueprint 2 (BP2) team are supporting Velonetic (previously the London Market Joint Ventures), managing agents, brokers and relevant market technology vendors across engagement, development and execution of their adoption strategies. They are supporting adoption readiness across the market by combining subject matter expertise and a delivery mindset to ensure market participants are developing effective internal strategies that will allow them to successfully onboard to the BP2 programme. Lloyd’s are seeking to recruit a Team PA to provide comprehensive PA and team support to the team reporting to directly to the Future at Lloyd's Market Engagement and Adoption Lead. You will support the effective operation of the market engagement and adoption team, comprising staff from Lloyds, LIMOSS and Velonetic. Principal Accountabilities of the Personal Assistant / PA / Team Administrator Ensure the Senior Managers are adequately prepared for upcoming meetings, trips and events with the appropriate information and paperwork Pro-active preparation of documents such as letters and presentations, e.g. identify queries that require a standard response, and either respond directly or prepare a draft Arranging, preparing and coordinating meetings, events, and presentations (including agendas, content and venues both internally and externally) Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders, support staff and senior market and programme contacts Extensive diary management for 2 - using Microsoft Outlook and any associated tools Organise travel arrangements and schedules, including some international travel as required Preparing and submitting expenses and raising orders/requisitions using Workday Responding to queries via email Acting as first point of contact and ‘host’ for both internal and external visitors Providing broader support for the Senior Managers in organising major market wide workshops in support of a range of initiatives as required Management of new start set up and team annual leave Provide cover to other Future at Lloyds team assistants/PAs Skills and Knowledge Team assistant / PA experience Experience with Microsoft Office and other relevant software packages, particularly Word and PowerPoint Organisational and secretarial skills Able to prioritise workload with minimum of supervision Good judgement and ability to make sound decisions on own initiative, whilst being able to identify risk and escalate issues Influencing skills, with the ability to work and communicate with stakeholders (both internally and externally) at all levels of seniority Ability to form good working relationships with peers across all areas of the organisation Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information with discretion and in an appropriate manner, maintaining the confidentiality of information as necessary Basic financial accounting and expense monitoring skills Diversity and inclusion are a focus for us – Lloyd’s aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in. One where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to achieve their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making workplace adjustments, we offer regular health and wellbeing programmes, diversity and inclusion training, employee networks, mentoring and volunteering opportunities as well as investment into your professional development. We understand that our work/life balance is important to us all and that a hybrid of working from the office and home can offer a great level of flexibility. Flexible working forms part of a total reward approach which offers a host of other benefits over and above the standard offering (generous pension, healthcare, wellbeing etc). These include financial support for training, education & development, a benefit allowance (to spend on our flexible benefits such as gym membership, dental insurance, extra holiday or to partake in our cycle to work scheme), employee recognition scheme and various employee discount schemes. By choosing Lloyd's, you'll be part of a team that brings together the best minds in the industry, and together with our underwriters and brokers, we create innovative, responsive solutions allowing us to share risk and solve complex problems. NO AGENCIES PLEASE JOB REF: AWDO-P11302 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Lloyd’s PA Jobs | PA | Personal Assistant | Team Secretary | Secretarial | Executive Assistant | Senior Administrator | Team Assistant | MS Office
Principal Solutions Architect
Equinix, Joule House, Manchester M
Principal Solutions Architect Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed. We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents. A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Job Summary The Principal Solutions Architect works strategically for core company clients with high strategic value on assignments encompassing Global Accounts, High Potential Channel Accounts, Strategic Alliances and strategic Field Accounts. Responsibilities Strategic Sales Support Provides basic technology solutioning support to Equinix global field and channel sales Supports development of the account technology strategy (application of Equinix IOA) with Equinix Account Executives Prepares and conducts Customer workshops Prepares and delivers Customer presentations Develops peer relationships with customers Demonstrates Equinix values through the provision of credible and convincing reasoning through compelling solutions to have a customer choose Equinix Research and Development Keeps up-to-date with the state of the art by utilizing the GSE Solution Development Framework Collaborates on the research of relevant technology trends Provides input on the analysis of technology impacts Recommends to stakeholders based upon research finds Subject Matter Expertise Maintains Industry awareness through training, reading, research, collaboration and industry event attendance Cross-Functional Collaboration Interfaces with fellow stakeholders in the products and solutions lifecycle such as in the EQUINIX CIO, CTO, CMO and CSO organizations on technology and service initiatives, new product introductions, technology roadmap, and commercial concerns Technology and Innovation Insights Provides technical subject matter expertise to Sales, Marketing and the Industry through support in creating, developing and delivering content for proposals, marketing studies and marketing events Supports the briefing of Sales teams on the impact of new technology Supports the briefing of Sales teams on the features, restrictions and selling points of new Equinix products and offers Solution Development Analyzes opportunities and problems within customer context, business plans, technological statuses, and strategic direction Supports the development of solutions in technology, processes, organizational, impact, commercials, and implementation plans Develops solution benefits and business cases for change Shares findings in customer presentations Qualifications Proven years of experience preferred in the functional domains of Network, Datacentre, Enterprise IT Systems, including implementation and technical support preferred Proven years of experience preferredof Solutions Selling in a commercial pre-sales position preferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline preferred Advanced industry certifications (i.e. Cisco, VMware, MS, AWS) preferred Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
DDaT IT Operations Incident Management Team - Incident Manager
Home Office, Manchester
Details Reference number 319866 Salary £34,350 - £36,755 Job grade Higher Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area HO - Digital Data and Technology Type of role Information Technology Working pattern Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Manchester - Soapworks About the job Job summary The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The Home Office has been at the front line of this effort since 1782. As such, we play a fundamental role in maintaining the security and economic prosperity of the UK. The Home Office leads on immigration and passports, refugee protection, counter-terrorism, policing, fire services, and crime and drugs policy. Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) enables the Home Office to keep the UK safe and secure. We design and build the services that help people apply for visas or passports; support policing and counter-terrorism operations; and protect the UK’s borders. This is an exciting time to be at the Home Office. You’ll have a chance to shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional public services that work for everyone. Our work is guided by these principles: We put user needs first We value delivery and outcomes over process We work in the open Our flexible working policy ensures a healthy work-life balance. We also nurture talent and offer a broad range of learning and development opportunities that will help you flourish in your role. We work hard to maintain a positive working culture and are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. We value diversity and provide an open, inclusive and supportive environment to help you do your best work. You can keep up-to-date with our work on the Home Office DDaT blog. Job description As a member of the DDAT IT Operations Incident Management team, you will play a key role in the provision of service support at the Home Office, contributing to the delivery of high-quality consistent incident, problem and request fulfilment management processes across the estate. You will identify and log issues, and support with investigating and addressing Home Office users’ technical queries, requests, incidents and problems in a timely and professional manner, maintaining a clear focus on the user throughout. You will work closely with other DDAT technical support teams and a variety of suppliers to address issues and restore services within agreed service level agreements. You will also get the opportunity to learn about the variety of delivery and support approaches in place at the Home Office including Agile delivery and DevOps. This post is eligible for a DDaT RRA. Successful Candidates with exceptional skills and experience may be assessed for RRA between (edit accordingly: £3,000 - £5,000). This allowance is subject to an initial review within six months of taking up the post and thereafter an annual review in-line with departmental priorities and could be reduced or withdrawn at any time. Due to the nature of the role, this post is available on a full-time basis only. The flexible working arrangement of Hybrid working (working partly in their workplace(s) and partly at home) is available subject to local agreement with line management. Person specification Your main responsibilities will be: Supporting the effective management of technical incidents in line with incident management processes Reviewing and ensuring accurate information about technical incidents is captured and recorded in order to provide the relevant information to the appropriate DDAT support teams and to facilitate service and management reporting Providing a point of escalation for Service Desk team members Supporting the major incident review process: reviewing major incidents, documenting major incident reports and lessons learned in a timely manner; and ensuring identified actions are completed Providing stakeholders with updates on the status of technical incidents, service requests and problems Regularly engaging with other DDAT teams and / or suppliers to resolve technical incidents, service requests and problems in line with SLAs You will also be expected to carry out the following day to day activities: Managing and owning incidents of all priorities to meet user requirements Proactively contributing to continual service improvement through the identification of incident management process and procedure improvements Liaising with Problem Management to support root cause analysis activities Producing and sharing reports and analysis on technical incidents as required Supporting the onboarding of new / updated services as required, undertaking the necessary training to upskill in the support of the new services Undertaking knowledge management activities: identifying, controlling and storing any relevant information, and maintaining knowledge items to ensure that they are current, relevant and valid Sharing knowledge and expertise with others, coaching and supporting team members as required Undertaking appropriate training for the role and seek to constantly improve performance through personal development Participating, contributing to and supporting collaboration initiatives and career development within the IT Operations community, building in-house capability via a professional community of practice Essential criteria You’ll have a demonstrable passion for IT support, with the following skills or strong experience in: Understanding and / or experience of adhering to ITIL v3 / v4 service management processes and procedures Experience of leading technical calls with proven stakeholder management skills Good communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to communicate effectively and professionally Ability to work as part of a team and to engage effectively with users, third-parties and suppliers Good analytical and problem-solving skills Strong sense of ownership and drive to follow tasks through to completion Customer-focused The skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office DDaT Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Please see below for the relevant skills required for your role: Strategy and Architecture: Business Strategy and Planning o Knowledge Management (KNOW) – level 1 Delivery and Operation: Service Operation o Incident Management (USUP) – level 3 Delivery and Operation: Service Operation o Problem Management (SLMO) – level 3 Delivery and Operation: Service Operation o IT Infrastructure (ITOP) – level 2 Delivery and Operation: Service Design o Service Level Management (SLMO) – level 3 Relationships and Engagement: Stakeholder Management o Customer Service Support (CSMG) – level 2 You should currently hold or be willing to undertake NPPV 3 vetting (including financial checks). This is essential for this role and can be arranged once you are in post. Desirable Criteria Ideally you will also have the following skills or some experience in: Performing a similar role within the Civil Service or at other organisations Using a Service Management toolset to log and update service incidents Understanding of Lean, Agile and DevOps principles within a Product-centric delivery model Knowledge and experience of using ServiceNow Experience of leading large and complex technical calls with proven stakeholder management skills Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Managing a Quality Service Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete: A CV detailing job history/qualifications/skills A statement of suitability (personal statement) (maximum 750 words) Provide evidence of the behaviour Managing a Quality Service (250 words maximum) Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. The statement of suitability should be aligned to demonstrate your skills and experience for the role and how you meet the Essential criteria as detailed in the job advertisement. The sift will be held on the lead behaviour - Managing a Quality Service and the statement of suitability (personal statement). The CV will not be scored. However, if a large number of applications are received, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour - Managing a Quality Service. Candidates who pass the initial sift will then be progressed to a full sift. Interviews will be conducted on behaviour-based questions. Sift and Interview dates Sift is expected to take place from 2nd November 2023. Interviews are expected to take place from 28th November 2023. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert, however on occasions these dates may change. Interviews will be carried out via video. Candidates will be required to have access to: A laptop (personal or work) with a working webcam Good internet connection Microsoft Teams PLEASE NOTE: Due to time constraints we may not be able to offer alternative interview date(s). It is therefore expected that candidates who are successful at sift stage will make themselves available during the above time frame given. Further information Please read the essential skills for this position carefully. We will only consider those who meet the listed requirement. If you have previously made an unsuccessful application for a role with the same essential skills and are not able to demonstrate how you have developed these skills since your last application please reconsider applying as your application is unlikely to be successful. For meaningful checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years if the role requires CTC clearance, 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. A lack of UK residency in itself is not necessarily a bar to a security clearance and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice A reserve list may be held for a period up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made Who are eligible to apply to roles advertised Internally and Across Government? Internally advertised roles are open to existing Home Office staff only. Across Government roles are open to all government departments and Accredited NDPBs. Roles are restricted to existing: Permanent Civil Servants. Fixed term appointments who were appointed following fair and open competition. Please speak to your HR department if you are unsure of how you were recruited. Employees of those NDPBs who have been Accredited by the Civil Service Commission (see NDPB Accreditation - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk). Please check if you are a Civil Servant or Accredited NDPB Public Servant. Public servants from Accredited NDPBs will be recruited as external hires rather than civil servant transfers. See section on NDPBs within the Candidate Information Notes. Also see the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles for more information on Exceptions Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk) Other worker types operating within the public sector (e.g. Agency workers, Contractors, police, military, NHS etc.) and those appointed under Exceptions 1-4 of the CS Commission’s Recruitment Principles (including Secondments, Seasonal Workers) are not eligible to apply. They can only apply to Externally advertised roles. Visa sponsorship We are unable to sponsor any individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas as we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License. Every day, Home Office civil servants do brilliant work to develop and deliver policies and services that affect the lives of people across the country and beyond. To do this effectively and fairly, the Home Office is committed to representing modern Britain in all its diversity, and creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best. We are flexible, skilled, professional and diverse. We work to recruit and retain disabled staff and area Disability Confident Leader. We are proud to be one of the most ethnically diverse departments in the civil service. We are a Social Mobility Foundation top 75 employer. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. For further information please see the attached notes for candidates which must be read before making an application. Existing Civil Servants should note that some of the Home Office terms and conditions of employment have changed. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the Terms and Conditions they will adopt should they be successful in application and should refer to the notes for candidates for further details. Transfer Terms: Voluntary. If you are invited to an interview you will be required to bring a range of documentation for the purposes of establishing identity and to aid any pre-employment checks. Please see the attached list of Home Office acceptable ID documents. Any move to the Home Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Reasonable Adjustments If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs Complete the “Assistance Required” section in the “Additional Requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Resourcing Centre - DDaT Resourcing Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission.