Diary Manager & Business Support

📢 Job Opportunity: Diary Manager & Business Support - DEFRA

Location: Hybrid - Homebased with occasional travel to 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Pay Rate: £17.27 per hour
Contract: 2-month temporary contract (potential to extend, not guaranteed)

About the Role

We are currently seeking a highly organised Diary Manager & Business Support Officer to join the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to provide professional support at a senior level within a fast-paced and high-profile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Deputy Director's diary, including scheduling meetings, collating papers, arranging room bookings, and managing visitor passes.

• Provide proactive inbox management, including delegating actions, flagging priorities, and tracking deadlines.

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide general administrative and organisational support, including briefing packs, travel arrangements, and event coordination.

• Support larger meetings, workshops, and events for G6 colleagues, handling logistics and materials.

• Ensure smooth team operations, including maintaining induction materials and supporting colleagues when required.

• Work collaboratively across DEFRA to ensure the Deputy Director is fully informed of key issues.

• Provide flexible support to the Director/Deputy Director as needed.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience supporting a senior manager or head of a large organisation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Outlook and collaborative tools.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

• Strong team player, able to work collaboratively and provide support to colleagues when required.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to work in a respected government department, supporting senior leadership and contributing to the effective running of key operations within DEFRA.

Interested?
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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