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This role supports 7 members of the senior Area Leadership Team, primarily through diary and meeting management. The Secretary role is part of the Business Office Team, which acts as the business support hub for the North East Area and sits within the Environmental Planning and Engagement Department. The Business Office Team carries out a wide range of 'behind the scenes' functions providing a range of administrative and business support services across the area and to our Area Leadership Team.
Job Responsibility:
Managing the secretarial support mailbox, responding to queries, and escalating as appropriate
Setting up an ongoing schedule of meetings across the area as well as ad hoc meeting requests
Organising meeting venues and travel
Maintaining email distribution lists
Administering annual leave requests, including organising Scheme of Delegation forms
Requirements:
Work closely with members of the senior Area Leadership Team
Confidently use the range of Microsoft programmes, particularly Outlook and Teams
Manage and organise multiple busy and conflicting schedules
Prioritise workload with tasks from a range of sources
What we offer:
Full training will be provided to the successful candidate in Environment Agency systems and processes
Guaranteed interview for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet the essential criteria
Guaranteed interview for candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria