Personal Assistants x 2 - 31486

Environment Agency; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency is seeking Personal Assistants to support senior leaders in an inclusive and dynamic role. Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating travel, and providing necessary administrative support. This full-time position offers flexible working arrangements and emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities and training

Qualifications

• Passion for organization and planning.
• Ability to manage expectations of customers and colleagues proactively.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and booking accommodation and travel.
• Triaging email traffic with excellent judgment.
• Anticipate leaders' needs and provide support.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility and ability to work at pace

Proactive approach to continuous improvement

Ability to identify tasks and complete them efficiently

Job description

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Job Description

The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek, embrace, and live diversity for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

We have two exciting opportunities for Personal Assistants (PAs). One PA will join the Environment & Business, Business Support Team, and the other will support Sarah Cook, Director of People and Assurance, in the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate. PAs enable our senior leaders to focus on creating better places for people and wildlife and supporting sustainable development.

As a naturally organized individual, you will enjoy multi-tasking and prioritizing. Your responsibilities include managing calendars, booking accommodation and travel, and triaging email traffic with excellent judgment. You will anticipate leaders' needs and administer support to keep us on track. You will join a supportive community of professional administrators who value helping each other succeed. Flexible working practices will allow you to manage your work-life balance effectively. We believe happy, healthy people make our organization great, and we encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

You will prioritize teamwork and be part of an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

The team

You will join our Business Support Team, based in the Environment and Business Directorate. The team is dispersed across the country, providing support to the Directorate's Executive Directors. The second PA will work directly with Sarah Cook.

The Environment Agency promotes a positive, inclusive culture where everyone is valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.

Experience/skills Required

• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, actively encouraging diversity considerations in work
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to work at pace
• Ability to manage expectations of customers and colleagues proactively
• Passion for organization and planning
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to identify tasks and complete them efficiently and timely

Development opportunities and training will be provided.

Contact and additional information

You will have an incident management objective in your development plan, with support to find a suitable role and training provided. The role is flexible regarding location, with an EA Office base, and some travel may be required. Use of smart tools will facilitate remote work.

For more information, see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Queries can be directed to [e-mail]. Applications are assessed blindly via competency questions, with interviews via MS Teams within 2-3 weeks of the closing date. We may hold your details for 6 months if you wish to be on a reserve list. If applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service, and you would not have continuous service.

We encourage flexible working, including job share, and support applicants with disabilities through our Guaranteed Interview Policy. We are committed to value for money and use government frameworks for recruitment, so direct market engagement is not available.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative