The Strategy team sits at the heart of the Department in the Strategy, Governance & International Directorate. It is a high-profile and exciting work area where team members will routinely provide advice to DWP Ministers and the Executive Team and will engage with senior officials across the Department.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide high quality support to two Deputy Directors. The role requires regular contact with the Senior Civil Servants, Senior Leadership Teams and with other senior stakeholders across DWP.
This job is varied but key responsibilities will include:
* Management of the Deputy Director’s diaries, ensuring that time is used effectively, making sure the diary is managed efficiently without clashes.
* Ensuring the SCS1s have all relevant papers and briefings in a timely fashion.
* Providing day to day support to the SCS1s, arranging meetings, organising room bookings and ad-hoc requests.
* Booking all travel and accommodation for the Deputy Directors, in particular international travel, including managing security, IT and propriety requirements.
* Working closely with other colleagues in the directorate support team and Senior Leadership team.
* Responsibility for maintaining the Divisional organograms, distribution lists including access to sensitive xWH communications, and organising divisional meetings to be Chaired by the SCS1s.
* Leading onboarding new members of staff in their divisions, covering IT and building access requirements.
* Monitoring the inboxes of the SCS1s and flagging urgent emails or papers as required, including covering regular periods of absence due to international travel.
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