Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location London About the job Job summary About the Role To ensure SIA operate high standards of governance rigour and compliance, adhering to all statutory, regulatory and constitutional requirements; managing key stakeholder relationships with the Board, committee members, the Home Office and the senior leadership; and line management of the executive assistant team. Job description What are we looking for? Are you ready to sprinkle some magic on our finance department? We're on the hunt for a detail-oriented Administrative Support Superstar to help keep our operations running smoothly and our financials sparkling In this exciting role, you'll tackle routine finance functions, manage key performance schedules, and work hand-in-hand with our Senior Finance Business Partner on budgeting and forecasting. Whether its processing payments, training new users on our purchase-to-pay system, or orchestrating meetings like a pro, your skills will shine in every task. We're looking for a friendly communicator with strong MS Office chops, a numbers whizz, and a team player who embraces challenges with open arms If you're ready to make an impact in a supportive and innovative environment, with opportunities for growth and a fantastic benefits package, then we want to hear from you So, if you're eager to be a part of something great, apply now and lets embark on this adventure together Your journey to becoming an indispensable member of our finance family starts here Person specification What skills are we looking for? Please find below a list of essential skills for further details you can refer to the JD attached Previous experience of implementing and maintaining effective governance processes, structures and standards within a local government or similar organisation, ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance, including the production of accurate minute taking and maintenance of core governance documents. Detail-oriented, organised, critical thinker, with strong analytical skills. Ability to work under pressure and with conflicting priorities and deadlines. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and board and committee management skills, building effective relationships with the Chair, Non-Executive Directors, senior leadership team, Home Office and Authority members. Line management experience and ability to manage the quality, performance and impact of the executive assistant team. Proficient in IT applications, including the MS Office Suite. Benefits Alongside your salary of £43,000, Security Industry Authority contributes £12,457 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. A welcoming and innovative work environment. Continued support and development opportunities. Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications. Flexible working arrangements. Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days. A variety of discounts including Gymflex, Civil Service Pension Scheme Employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and Employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30% Things you need to know Selection process details Selection process for this role: If you would like to apply for this role, please fill out the details on our ATS Profile builder and provide a covering letter (no more than 500 words) in the "Personal Summary" section of the portal outlining why you would be an ideal candidate for this role. This vacancy is using SIA Competency Framework and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Interviews will take place on 2nd and 3rd December 2024 Interviews will be held in person at our office. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Recruitment Team Email : Recruitmentsia.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : recruitmentsia.gov.uk Further information Complaints should be submitted to the Contact Us via email to Recruitmentsia.gov.uk. If, after investigation by the SIA, the complainant remains dissatisfied, they may bring their complaint to the Civil Service Commission. Attachments Governance Manager JD - October 2024 - Final Opens in new window (pdf, 40kB) Apply at advertiser's site Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail