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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Executive Officer – Directorate Support Team - Apprenticeship

Salary

GBP 32,581 - 36,679 per year

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Description

The Executive Officer will help manage the day-to-day activities of the Regional Director to ensure the smooth functioning of the office.

Responsibilities:

Inbox and Diary Management:

  • Serve as a key point of contact for the region
  • Handle inquiries professionally
  • Manage the directorate's inbox
  • Provide diary management support
  • Assist in managing the Conflict of Interest (CoI) register

Administrative Support:

  • Deliver high-quality administrative support
  • Prepare documents
  • Take meeting notes
  • Maintain accurate and organised records
  • Ensure confidential information is handled with discretion

Recruitment Support:

  • Support recruitment processes
  • Manage administrative tasks
  • Liaise with candidates and stakeholders

Stakeholder and Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships
  • Ensure effective collaboration and communication

Apprenticeship:

  • Complete the Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Requirements:

  • Motivated and able to manage a varied workload
  • Able to work at pace and respond flexibly
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to establish good relationships

Benefits:

  • Salary of £32,581 - £36,679 per year
  • Contribution to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
  • 25 days leave, increasing to 30 days after five years' service
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development

Skills

Required

  • administrative support
  • communication
  • conflict of interest management
  • diary management
  • recruitment support
  • relationship building

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/executive-officer-directorate-support-team-apprenticeship-110534

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