Personal Assistant

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Personal Assistant to support senior digital and technology leaders. The role involves providing comprehensive support to Directors within Architecture, Data, Information & Innovation, managing schedules, and facilitating team communication. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively. This position offers a unique chance to impact digital transformation in government.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to Directors and their teams.
• Facilitate work across Architecture, Data, Information & Innovation.
• Assist in managing schedules and meetings.

Job description

Overview

Defra, the UK government department, is responsible for safeguarding the natural environment, supporting the food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy.

The department's broad remit impacts daily life, from the food we eat to the air we breathe and the water we drink. Within Defra DDTS team is the trusted digital partner, comprising around 1000 colleagues. DDTS aims to make interactions with Defra easier and faster, driving innovation and pushing boundaries to create a great place for living and a green, healthy future for all.

Defra DDTS is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

ADII (Architecture, Data, Information & Innovation) provides technology leadership that enables DDTS to deliver value to Defra group at scale. We will do this by:

• Providing technology guardrails so that solutions can be delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Identifying the technologies we will need in the future and how to adopt them.
• Being the change agent and advocate for how to exploit AI technologies across Defra.
• Building and operating the key data platforms that help us to be an intelligent, data-driven organisation.

Find out more about DDTS

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The Business Management Office within DDTS is looking for a Personal Assistant to join their team to support and facilitate the work of all teams across Architecture, Data, Information & Innovation (ADII).

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 Architecture, Data, Information & Innovation (ADII). It will give you a great chance to have a fundamental impact on how DDTS delivers its outcomes. The role also provides the opportunity to gain excellent first-hand experience of senior digital and technology leaders in action.