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Defence Nuclear Organisation Executive Assistant Opportunities

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • London, +2

Requirements

  • Essential
  • Organisation and communication skills are essential to succeeding alongside management of relationships.
  • Experience working within an administrator background or/and previous experience working as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications
  • Comfortable and confident in working at pace to manage conflicting short term and long-term priorities.
  • Desirable
  • Experience working with complex diaries and booking travelling arrangements via Government software.
  • Building positive relationships with partners in other teams and departments and using those relationships to influence others through excellent interpersonal and communication skills, tailored to the recipient.

Responsibilities

  • - Diary management, critically ensuring diary prioritisation and deconfliction.
  • - Managing key relationships across MOD, wider government and with industry partners.
  • - Ensuring business continuity across both the team and wider organisation.
  • - Supporting meetings.
  • - Being the first point of contact for the office.
  • - Developing an understanding of the areas of work to ensure the best use of time for senior management.
  • - Understanding the priorities for senior management and reflecting that in diary commitments.
  • - Prioritising senior managers time and ensuring that the wider team are aware of developments and key meetings.
  • - Day to day business management.
  • - Looking after inward and outward visits.
  • - Email prioritisation and triage.
  • - Hosting VIP visitors.
  • - Managing travel.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Defence Nuclear Organisation Executive Assistant position?

The salary for this position is £28,300, with the relevant London weighting for posts based in London.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

This position is a permanent contract.

Where are the job locations for these roles?

The roles are based at MOD Main Building in Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB, and MOD Abbeywood in Bristol.

How many job vacancies are available?

There are 3 job vacancies available for this position.

What are the working patterns for this role?

The working patterns available include flexible working, full-time, job share, part-time, and compressed hours.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have organization and communication skills, experience in an administrative background or previous work as an Executive Assistant, working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Is there an opportunity for career development within this role?

Yes, as expertise develops, there will be opportunities to contribute directly to team results and expand your role within the organization.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include learning and development tailored to your role, flexible working options, a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, and a Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.

Are there any eligibility requirements for this position?

Yes, this role is open to UK nationals only, and successful candidates must meet certain security requirements and undergo a criminal record check.

How will the selection process be conducted?

The selection process will assess behaviours and experience using the Success Profiles framework, with CVs, personal statements, and interviews conducted over MS Teams.

Is there a probation period for new hires?

Yes, external recruits who join the MOD and are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

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Mission & Purpose

We protect the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget. Our priorities 2015 to 2020 are to: protect our people project our global influence promote our prosperity maintain a strategic base and integrated global support network, and manage the Department of State

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