Executive Assistant to The Regional Director - London, United Kingdom - Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills

Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills
Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Reference number:


Salary:

- £43,842 - £44,248- £43,842 per annum. Rising to £44,248 per annum on successful completion of probation.


Job grade:


  • Senior Executive Officer
  • B1
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • OFSTED
  • Inspection and Improvement
  • Regional Support Team
    Type of role:
  • Administration / Corporate Support
  • Analytical
  • Operational Delivery
  • Secretarial
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


Benefits:

Things you need to know

Location

  • Clive House, LondonAbout the job

Job summary:


  • The post holder will provide highlevel executive support to one of Ofsted's eight Regional Directors. Working closely with the Regional Director, who is also supported by a Personal Assistant, the Executive Assistant will manage the interface between the Regional Director, internal colleagues and external stakeholders. The post holder will establish effective and efficient systems to support the Regional Director across their range of responsibilities, ensuring the Regional Director has the information and advice they need, whilst providing excellent customer service.

Job description:

The key responsibilities of the role are outlined below. However, this is an overview of the role and is not exhaustive. Ofsted reserves the right to assign other duties appropriate to the
B1 grade as required.


Act as the main liaison point between the Regional Director and key external and internal stakeholders, including the commission and provision of high quality briefings in advance of meetings and engagements, to support the Regional Director in developing and maintaining effective relationships.


Maintain an overview of all key issues and work requiring the Regional Director's attention, prioritising and flagging work that comes into the office and liaising with colleagues to resolve issues as they arise.


Develop and maintain high-level systems to organise and deal with the flow of business to and from the Regional Director's office including all aspects of regional correspondence, complaints and quality assurance work.


Undertake specific projects and research and analysis on behalf of the Regional Director and SHMI, including presenting findings in papers, reports and PowerPoint presentations.

Ensure effective organisation and delivery of regional events such as conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings.


Person specification:


  • Please refer to the job specification for further information

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Leadership
  • Working Together
  • Developing Self and Others

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a senior leadership team, demonstrating adaptability, innovation and drive.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to proactively plan and prioritise work effectively ensuring objectives, targets and deadlines are met.
  • Good analytical, problem solving and project management skills with experience of delivering high quality work and organisational change.

Benefits:


  • Ofsted operates a hybridworking approach, allowing colleagues to benefit from time in the office, with the flexibility also to work from home. Our expectation is that you will spend at least 60% of your time working in your allocated office, or at external meetings or events. The exact balance will depend on the nature of your role and the suitability of your home environment, and will be discussed and agreed with your line manager.
  • Ofsted is committed to maintaining employee health and wellbeing, whether it is physically, emotionally, financially or socially, and offers a range of benefits to support employees in this. Such benefits include the option to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme, professional and personal development opportunities, 32.5 annual leave days per annum (plus eight days public holiday) and access to counselling and advisory services.
  • Any move to Ofsted 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 here.
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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills

Shortlisting:


Interview:

At the interview stage, you will be assessed on the listed behaviours and experience as set out in the person specification


Assessment:


Assessment and Interviews will take place during week commencing
- **Monday 6 March
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