Description
We are recruiting a Delivery Support Officer to join our Delivery Support Team. The successful candidate will provide efficient, effective and flexible administrative support to the Director as well as managing large data sets, have regular communication with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and support the overall running of the team.
Administrative support will include diary and inbox management, meeting and travel arrangements, and minute taking.
The role will support the day to day running of the Delivery Unit, including engaging with inspector workforces and contracted inspectors, planning activity to meet the Delivery Unit's objectives and priorities, liaising with other Delivery Units and national teams, ensuring the delivery of high quality and timely inspections and supporting Ofsted to be a learning organisation and evidence led.
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted's well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.
The behaviours we'll assess you against during the selection process are:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
The technical skills we'll assess you against during the selection process are:
- Good written and verbal communication skills, working effectively with team members and relevant stakeholders both internally and externally to provide accurate advice and guidance.
- Understanding and successful application of how to prioritise, plan and deliver on key work activities without close supervision, demonstrating the ability to work on a series of unrelated problems simultaneously.
- Understanding and successful application of strong IT skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new programs quickly.
Alongside your salary of £35,788 - £36,189, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.