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Provide high-level secretariat and executive support to the Chief Executive of DE&S Deca during a period of absence, while also supporting the Head of Strategy, Governance and Communications in delivering strategic initiatives, governance processes, and internal communications. Ensure continuity across diary and travel management, stakeholder engagement, governance, and executive coordination. Additional developmental tasks may be allocated, depending on the candidate's capability and capacity.
Job Responsibility:
Act as first point of contact for the CE, including diary and email management
Maintain structured daily, weekly, and monthly planning sessions with CE, flexing around travel plans
Coordinate meetings, travel (including route plans, itineraries, tickets), and logistics for CE and Executive Team
Manage en-route travel changes and follow-up paperwork (e.g. hire car forms, expense claims)
Provide secretariat support for Executive Management Board meetings (minutes, actions, agendas, pack collation)
Manage correspondence, including triaging inbox, actioning routine items, and drafting nuanced responses
Curate CE reading folder, consolidate comments, and prepare briefing materials
Manage records, information flow, and compliance documentation
Organise VIP visits and events, including logistics, hospitality, and briefing materials
Coordinate hot desk and office logistics, including meeting room bookings and IT setup
Support compliance and audit preparation, including Freedom of Information responses and training tracking
Requirements:
Experience supporting senior personnel in secretariat roles
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams