CEO Private Secretary

CEO Private Secretary

Salary: £43,116 + £5,129 London Allowance

Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Open Ended.

Location: Caxton House, London. The role can also be based at any UKRI site providing that you can commit to attending the London office (Caxton House) in person an average of 2 days per week

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024

UKRI have an exciting opportunity for someone seeking to advance their career toward senior leadership roles. It offers exceptional exposure to high-level strategic priorities and decision-making processes, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. You'll be fully supported in your professional growth, with opportunities aligned to your ambitions wherever possible.

Job Overview

The UKRI Chief Executive Office (Private Office) directly supports the CEO - Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser - and enables an efficient two-way flow of information and ensure all areas of the organisation have access to the CEO when required. These are high profile, demanding positions at the very heart of the organisation, providing individuals with exposure right across UKRI, its scientific communities and Government partners. They play a critical role in UKRI's success and have a direct impact on the delivery of its key priorities.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the key link between the CEO and teams across the organisation working in your area of responsibility.
• Leading on the CEOs relationship with multiple UKRI councils, supporting Executive Chair one-to-ones and wider engagements.
• Leading on cross-cutting UKRI priorities such as our people, culture, and talent agenda, driving forward the CEO's priorities and providing advice.
• Building strong and trusted working relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders across your portfolio.
• Maintaining a clear awareness of upcoming issues and decisions across your portfolio, making judgements as needed to ensure the CEO remains well sighted and engaged with, while heading off emerging problems as early as possible.

About you

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience developing trusted relationships senior stakeholders and ability to work effectively within a team
• Experience with horizon scanning and aligning workstreams with organisational priorities
• Ability to work under pressure, against competing priorities, and to tight deadlines

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Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below;

• An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
• 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
• Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
• Flexible working options

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How to Apply

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page