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We are seeking an experienced business support officer to provide high-level support to up to two Deputy Directors within a busy and dynamic directorate. This is a key role at the heart of the senior leadership team, ensuring smooth coordination, effective communication and seamless diary management. You will play a central role in delivering professional, efficient and confidential executive support, while working collaboratively with the wider Outer Office team to ensure full coverage across the Senior Leadership Team.
Job Responsibility:
Managing the diaries of up to two Deputy Directors, ensuring effective prioritisation and coordination
Working collaboratively with the Outer Office team to arrange meetings and coordinate calendar invitations
Booking meeting rooms, preparing agendas and distributing meeting documentation
Coordinating and monitoring the SCD Outer Office multiuser account
Maintaining staff lists, organisation charts and supporting induction materials for new starters
Managing the Directorate SharePoint site and MS Teams area
Arranging all business travel and accommodation for the Senior Leadership Team
Providing support in the absence of the Chief of Staff and/or Diary Secretary as required
Supporting internal communications and event engagement under the direction of the Chief of Staff, working alongside communications leads
Requirements:
Highly organised with strong diary management experience at senior level
Confident working in a collaborative team environment
Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
Proactive, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
Experienced in using Microsoft Office, SharePoint and MS Teams
SC Clearance Required (or ability to obtain it)
What we offer:
Guaranteed interview for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet essential criteria
Guaranteed interview for candidates with a disability who meet essential criteria