Description
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government, responsible for setting, leading, and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. The Executive Assistant & Business Support role is part of the GOV.UK Connect Hub, providing comprehensive business management and executive assistant support to the Director of GOV.UK Connect.
The role involves:
- Managing the Director's inbox, calendar, and logistics
- Providing business management support, including finance and commercial management, resource management, and recruitment
- Setting up PMO practices across governance, change management, assurance, reporting, and tracking
- Leading on strategic programme management, including business case development and benefits forecasting
- Supporting the Hub team with administration and logistics as required
The ideal candidate will have experience in business management, administration, or executive support roles for senior leaders, strong organisational and multitasking abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365/Google productivity suite and digital tools.
The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits, including a culture of flexible working, automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, a minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, and access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts.
Salary: GBP 40,850 - 44,595 per year
For more fresh new jobs, check out yubhub.co.