Executive Support & Governance Lead

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks an experienced Private Office and Senior Leadership Support professional. You will back the SRO and Executive Team, manage priorities, and ensure governance and minute taking are delivered to high standards.

You will coordinate with senior leaders, prepare briefing materials, and oversee correspondence and action tracking. A strong command of Microsoft Office and SharePoint is essential for effective governance and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience providing business management support at Director level.
• Strong decision-making and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and plan complex workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with influencing ability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief of Staff and Private Office to assist the SRO and Executive Team.
• Provide executive support to the SRO and Executive Team; prioritise correspondence and briefing.
• Proactively manage Directors’ priorities, identify risks and mitigate.
• Lead Senior Leadership Team and departmental governance meetings; minute taking and actions.
• Coordinate with Accounting Officers Forum; draft briefing materials for chairs.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to anticipate issues and respond.
• Provide guidance to Directors on business areas and corporate processes.
• Support Directors with procurement processes in line with policy.
• Lead the Business Support Team and line management duties.

Skills

Private Office support

Executive diary management

Governance & minute taking

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks an experienced Private Office and Senior Leadership Support professional. You will back the SRO and Executive Team, manage priorities, and ensure governance and minute taking are delivered to high standards.

You will coordinate with senior leaders, prepare briefing materials, and oversee correspondence and action tracking. A strong command of Microsoft Office and SharePoint is essential for effective governance and collaboration.