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Looking for a new PA role that is different every day, fast-paced and challenging? The FCDO is looking for a confident PA who can hit the ground running. This really is a fast-paced, high energy, high-profile role that requires quick thinking and logic. You will be at the heart of the Information and Digital Directorate (IDD) leadership team. You will work as part of the CDIO's Private Office (PO) as one of four Executive Assistants alongside the Private Secretary and Deputy Private Secretary. The CDIO Private Office is relatively new and this will be an exciting opportunity to be part of building an agile, efficient and collaborative Private Office. Working as one of the CDIO's Deputy Director's Private Office Executive Assistants is a fast-paced role at the centre of some of the most business-critical work in the FCDO. You will be responsible for managing the diaries of two members of the IDD senior leadership team (SCS1) and undertaking administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the CDIO Private Office, including handling meeting logistics and arranging travel.
Job Responsibility:
Diary Management - forward planning, suggest delegation when necessary and manage diary conflicts for the Deputy Directors including managing logistics and coordination (booking rooms, hybrid meetings, managing attendees etc)
Inbox Management - Flag urgent/important emails, delegating where necessary, and respond where necessary
Manage domestic and overseas travel for the Deputy Directors, including programmes and logistics
Manage day packs for your Deputy Directors ensuring all papers/briefings are prepared in advance of meetings
Hera Delegation (acting as proxy)
Undertaking administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the CDIO Private Office, including handling meeting logistics and arranging travel
Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strategic thinker, able to plan ahead, avoiding diary clashes
Proactive and organised
Advanced skills in Microsoft products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint and Teams
Attention to detail
Must be able to pass a clear SC Clearance check
Must provide proof of Right to Work in the UK
Nice to have:
Worked at this level previously, especially for a Government Department
What we offer:
Paid holidays
Pension scheme
Accrual of up to 33 days paid annual leave pro rata available (inclusive of bank holidays)