Executive Assistant to the Office of Government Property

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Executive Assistant to the Office of Government Property - (Inside IR35) for a 3-month contract working on a remote basis with occasional travel

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

The HEO/SEO Executive Assistant will work with the Chief of Staff to support the Private Offices of Mark Chivers and Lynda Rawsthorne in their respective roles as Chief Government Property Officer and Head of the Property profession. The post holder will be managed by the Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff

As an Executive Assistant to the Office of Government Property - (Inside IR35), your main responsibilities will be:

• Day-to-day coordination on diary matters with others;
• Ensuring the Director General has relevant papers for internal and external meetings;
• Tracking and progressing actions OGP matters on behalf of the Director General
• Ensuring the OGP commissions are delivered on time;
• Coordinating diaries for internal and external meetings;
• Preparing agendas, taking minutes of meetings and disseminating as required;
• Working closely with the Senior Advisor and Chief of Staff to progress other related issues as they emerge; and
• Deputising for the Chief of Staff as needed.

To be considered for this role, please ensure your CV evidences the following essential criteria.

Essential skills 

• Diary management and the ability to develop positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and adapt rapidly to changing priorities or needs.
• Ability to maintain a calm, collaborative working style in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Public Sector experience

Desirable skills 

• Secretariat experience of providing high-quality support
• Experience of working in busy work environment
• Experience of Google Workspace

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".