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Personal Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 February 2025
Salary: £28,710 to £33,430 per year
Additional salary information: National: £28,710- £29,810 London: £32,220 - £33,430 plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 February 2025
Location: York
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 388573/6

Summary

Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1,200 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

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The Personal Assistant (PA) role is challenging and interesting. You will provide comprehensive support to one or more Director/Deputy Directors and their functional leadership teams within Digital, Data Technology and Security (DDTS). It will give you a great chance to have a fundamental impact on how Digital, Data Technology and Security (DDTS) delivers its outcomes. The role also provides the opportunity to gain excellent first-hand experience of senior digital and technology leaders in action.

You will be part of a team of dedicated PA resource that supports DDTS Directors and Deputy Directors, providing a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service.

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