Private Secretary to the Chief Executive
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Gorffennaf 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,603 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Awst 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Southampton |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 362549/1 |
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Are you able to create and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of grades?
Can you proactively approach problem solving and have the ability to confidently make decisions?
If so, we are looking for a Private Secretary to the Chief Executive to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
This critical role sits in the Chief Executive’s Private Office within the Corporate Services Directorate, and is the focal point for the Chief Executive, overseeing and managing their day-to-day. The Private Office’s aim is to ensure the Chief Executive is at the right place, at the right time, with the right information. It is the central point of contact for supporting the Chief Executive and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
The main role of the Private Secretary is to be the primary point of contact for the Chief Executive to support them in delivering their priorities. Ensuring an effective provision of executive support, to the Chief Executive at all times.
This is an exciting time for a passionate and professional individual to join our team at the MCA. This is a unique and varied role, whereby you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders and enquires. In addition this will enable you to have exposure to the whole agency whilst working very closely with the Chief Executive and wider Executive team at the heart of the agency.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Act as the primary point of contact for the Chief Executive, responding promptly to requests, and providing strategic advice and guidance, working with colleagues to horizon scan opportunities and identify priority issues.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, confidently and professionally representing the Agency.
- Commission strategic and technical advice for the Chief Executive, reviewing and challenging the material to enable the Chief Executive to make timely and well-informed decisions.
- Line management of the Diary Manager and oversee the effective organisation of the Chief Executive’s diary, empowering the Diary Manager to confidently take decisions on prioritisation.
- Support the Chief Executive at meetings and engagements as required, taking notes and communicating outcomes.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.