At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leaders and manage executive office activities in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, an inclusive employer committed to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, flexible working options, and a generous pension contribution.
- Other info: Opportunities for career development and professional qualifications await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisational skills, and experience in executive support roles are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
This job is with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
About the job
Can you build positive working relationships and communicate effectively with people at all levels, adapting your style to different audiences and backgrounds? Have you worked in an executive support, administrative or office management role where attention to detail and discretion were essential? Are you highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate a varied workload in a fast-paced environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Supporting senior leadership and business operations, this team plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of a busy function. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the team provides high-quality coordination, support and continuous improvement across a range of activities. It offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the organisation, contribute to strategic objectives, and make a real impact on the delivery of business priorities.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:
- Supporting the Director of Driver Services through delivery of an effective and efficient Executive Office, including support for meetings, drafting briefings, drafting high quality correspondence responses, supporting communications, and ensuring the Director's priorities are taken forward.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Driver Services Executive Office, coordinating agendas, briefings, correspondence and action tracking.
- Support the preparation of ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions and senior leadership communications.
- Develop high-quality briefing materials and key messages for meetings, events and stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder meetings, ensuring actions are recorded, monitored and progressed.
- Act as a key point of contact between senior leaders, internal teams and external partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across DVSA, DfT and wider government organisations.
- Support leadership activities by promoting continuous improvement, coordinating business information and compiling data for corporate and parliamentary reporting requirements.
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and administrative capability, able to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality support in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and strategic thinking, with executive support experience and an understanding of how work contributes to wider organisational objectives.
Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements:
Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week. This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.
Benefits:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
- Access to the staff discount portal.
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department.
- Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Selection process details:
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
How to apply:
Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's skills, and potential fit within our organisation.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Head of Executive Office - Driver in Nottingham employer: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an exceptional employer that prioritises inclusivity and employee well-being, offering a generous pension contribution of 28.97% and 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to various training opportunities and flexible working arrangements, fostering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and customer service excellence.
Contact Details:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Recruitment Team
