Deputy Private Secretary - Coventry, United Kingdom - Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)

Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
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Coventry, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Salary:

- £38,380 - £44,900
Job grade:


  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • OFQUAL
  • Chief Regulator's Office
    Type of role:
  • Other
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


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Location

  • Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 3BHAbout the job

Job summary:


  • Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.
  • Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work. We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.

Job description:


About the team


At the heart of the organisation is the Private Office that supports the Chief Regulator, Deputy Chief Regulator and the Chair in their work.

Members of the Private Office team help maximise their effectiveness in everything Ofqual does to regulate on behalf of students and apprentices.

It's a busy team, with a unique 'bird's eye' view of Ofqual's work.


_ What will the post holder be doing?_
The Deputy Private Secretary will support the running of Private Office.

They will support the Private Secretary in making sure the time of the Deputy Chief Regulator and Chief Regulator is well used on the most important matters of the day by prioritising work and diary engagements, ensuring they are well briefed and representing them in work across the organisation, and externally too.

This role will have a particular focus on support for the Deputy Chief Regulator.

This is an exciting, challenging and varied role for a motivated, enthusiastic and self-starting individual.

The Deputy Private Secretary's day might include preparing a complex policy briefing, attending a meeting with Ministers or working with senior colleagues to drive forward internal projects.

It will be incredibly varied, fast-paced and always interesting.


You'll need a good eye for detail, strong organisational skills and you'll need to build great working relationships across the organisation to enable you to do your work.

You'll also need to be comfortable handling sensitive information.


This is an extremely rewarding role, and a unique career development opportunity - offering an insight into the role of the Deputy Chief Regulator and Chief Regulator and the workings of a high profile, national regulator.

Due to the nature of this role, the post is offered on a full-time basis only. Job shares covering full time hours are also invited to apply.

As the focus of this role is support for the Deputy Chief Regulator, the post holder is expected to attend the Ofqual office 3 days per week, to work alongside the Deputy Chief Regulator - with the potential for up to one of these 3 days in Ofqual's London office space, as required

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Support the Private Secretary in managing the day to day flow of business through Private Office, prioritising tasks and ensuring completion and clearance within deadlines.
  • Work with PAs to ensure scheduling supports and aligns with the priorities of the Chief Regulator and Deputy Chief Regulator and Ofqual's strategic objectives
  • Coordinate accurate and timely briefings and advice, supporting preparedness for internal and external meetings and engagements, and enabling good quality, well informed decisions.
  • Draft good quality communications, papers and reports as required.
  • Support the Deputy Chief Regulator's internal and external meetings, preparing papers and agendas and recording and tracking actions.
  • Take forward actions on behalf of the Deputy Chief Regulator and monitor progress of work commissioned by the Deputy Chief Regulator.
  • Lead work under the direction of the Deputy Chief Regulator as required to support Ofqual's strategic objectives.

Person specification:


Qualifications:


  • Degree level qualification or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
    Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions

Benefits:


As a Civil Servant, you will benefit from a leading, modern employment offer which includes flexible working arrangements that support people at different stages in their lives, and pensions among the best available in the UK, as well as generous annual leave entitlements.


Other benefits you can enjoy include:

  • Performance Related
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