Job description
Transform Your Career: Join Us as a Higher Executive Officer!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the public sector? Ready for a role that offers strategic impact and collaboration with senior leaders? If so, Brook Street has the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Higher Executive Officer to join the Maritime Coastguard Agency in a temporary basis. This position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About the Role:
As the Higher Executive Officer, your main tasks will include:
- Supporting the Chief Executive Officer administration, coordinating with other departments.
- Preparing and drafting letters, overseeing the Chief Executive's diary, and monitoring their inbox.
- Leading the handling and processing of all submissions, ensuring compliance with required standards and processes.
- Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with MCA policy leads and Department for Transport colleagues.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for the Chief Executive, providing strategic advice and guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate email responses, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Advise on drafting and processing of submissions, maintaining high standards.
- Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration.
- Manage and report on MCA ministerial business, highlighting key areas of focus.
- Lead the preparation of briefings for ministerial and parliamentary events.
- Support the Chief Executive with administration, overseeing of their diary and email monitoring.
About You:
- Competent drafting skills with the ability to produce high-quality documentation in Plain English.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in managing stakeholders at all levels, including senior stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively and influence others effectively.
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft packages and admin.
- Discreet and able to handle sensitive data.
- Confident in making decisions, with initiative and proactive problem-solving skills.
- Previous PA or secretarial experience would be advantageous.
Benefits:
- Strategic and impactful role: Influence the handling of parliamentary and ministerial business.
- Collaborative environment: Work with senior leaders and various teams across the Agency.
- Career growth: Enhance your career in a dynamic and supportive setting.
- Location: MCA, Spring Place, SO15 1EG, Southampton
- Hourly rate: £16.90 p/h
- Work schedule: 37 hours per week (09:00-17:00), hybrid with minimum 60% on site
- Temporary contract: 6 months with possibility of extension
The successful candidate will be subject to a 3-year activity check and a basic DBS.
About Brook Street:
Brook Street is a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, guaranteeing interviews for veterans and spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we ensure equal opportunities for all.
If you identify as a candidate with a disability or as a veteran/spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply. Register your interest via the Brook Street website, where you will find a link to state the role you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you and providing a supportive application process.
Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding and balanced career in the Civil Service!
