People join for the impact they can have on us and their work reaching millions and millions every day. By encouraging open-mindedness and a willingness to share ideas GDS thrives through innovation.
We are looking for an Assistant Private Secretary to support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the Tech and Security Directorate. Reporting jointly to the CISO and CTO, you will play a crucial role in coordinating activities across the technology and security functions, while maintaining strong relationships with security stakeholders across government.
As an Assistant Private Secretary you’ll:
1. manage the diary, schedule meetings and appointments, ensuring efficient time management and prioritisation of commitments
2. coordinate logistics for meetings, conferences, and events, including preparing agendas, gathering materials, and making necessary arrangements. You may be asked to attend events and/or other engagements and draft minutes
3. organise domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itinerary planning
4. support with managing incoming mailbox communications and other correspondence, and prioritise matters that require the respective Deputy Director's attention
5. build and maintain effective working relationships with other Private Offices
6. maintain the strictest confidentiality regarding sensitive information
7. prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, and reports on behalf of the Deputy Directors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company guidelines
Some of the benefits people at GDS love!
* Civil Service pension scheme which is roughly 27%
* 25 days + 1 special days leave for the Kings birthday. An additional days leave is accrued for every year of service up to 30 days.
* flexible working and a brilliant work-life balance
* working on things that affect the lives of every UK citizen
* working in modern development environments and with modern agile delivery principles
For more information about the role and salary please follow the "Apply" link.
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