Personal Assistant to Deputy Directors - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £25,310 - £31,825

National: £25,310 £27,515; London: £28,510 £31,825
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DESNZ
Net Zero, Buildings and Industry NZ Buildings: Clean Heat
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:

DESNZ
The responsibilities for the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero for 2023 are as follows:

Delivering security of energy supply
Ensuring properly functioning energy markets
Encouraging greater energy efficiency
Seizing the opportunities of net zero to lead the world in new green industries

For 2023, our priorities are:

Ensure security of energy supply this winter, next winter and in the longerterm bringing down energy bills and reducing inflation.
Ensure the UK is on track to meet its legally binding Net Zero commitments and support economic growth by significantly speeding up delivery of network infrastructure and domestic energy production.
Improve the energy efficiency of UK homes, businesses and public sector buildings to meet the 15% demand reduction ambition.
Deliver current schemes to support energy consumers with their bills and develop options for longterm reform to improve how the electricity market works for families and businesses.
Seize the economic benefits of Net Zero, including the jobs and growth created through investment in new green industries.
Pass the Energy Bill to support the emerging CCUS and hydrogen sectors; to update the governance of the energy system; and to reduce the time taken to consent offshore wind.

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.

Job description:

We are looking for an EO to take up this fast-paced and exciting opportunity as the Personal Assistant for two Deputy Directors in

NZ Buildings:
Clean Heat.

NZ Buildings:
Clean Heat is taking on some of the biggest challenges when it comes to action on climate change. Almost all the UK carbon emissions from heating will need to be zero by 2050.

NZ Buildings:
Clean Heat comprises 1 Director, 9 Deputy Directors, and around 300 staff.

It's a great place to work, with a sociable and fun atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and opinions in a safe environment.

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply.

The role requires organisation and detail. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable interacting with senior officials and stakeholders.

You will play a critical role in helping to deliver the organisation's objectives by providing high-quality administrative and diary support.

You will also work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, with the opportunity to tackle additional projects and tasks to support and aid the development of the wider directorate and group.

Person specification:

Responsibilities:

Diary management for the deputy director for clean heat analysis
Diary management for the deputy director for heat decarbonisation strategic decisions
Work together with colleagues across the department, wider civil service and external partner organisations to organise meetings and events, ensuring clashes are foreseen and resolved.
Book travel as required for the deputy directors.
Work with the personal assistants already in

NZ Buildings:
Clean Heat who are also supporting members of the senior leadership team to harmonise availabilities.

General corporate support across the directorate i.e. supporting the in year award leads to deliver the scheme, edit and update core information documents
On occasion send around communications to teams and the wider directorate

Skills and experience

We are looking for a self-starter with:

Prior or similar Personal Assistant experience with an enthusiastic passion and dedication to the line of work.
Ability to deal with stakeholders
Good judgement
Clear communication skills
The knack for discreteness to handle critical