Executive Assistant

Contents

• Location
• About the job
• Benefits
• Things you need to know
• Apply and further information

Westminster, London

About the job

Job summary

OCC & MC are two divisions of the Business Group directorate at UKEF. The divisions work closely together to proactively seek new business opportunities to support UK exporters, build strategic relationships with our customers, execute marketing campaigns and coordinate departmental communication. These activities require continuous engagement with stakeholders both in the public and private sector in the UK and overseas.

Job description

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to Senior Management in the OCC and MC divisions. The Executive Assistant also acts as the Travel Co-ordinator for the divisions and co-ordinates travel across other Divisions within UKEF where joint visits are being made.

Person specification

UK Export Finance is looking for motivated individuals with a desire to learn about the business. Successful candidates will be provided not only with functional training to enable them to do well in their role, but also with personal development to help them to achieve their career ambitions. Please note that the person specification below outlines at which stage(s) you will be assessed on how you meet the criteria for the role(s) including:-

A = assessed at application stage I = assessed at interview stage

T = assessed by test stage P = assessed at presentation stage

Essential

Qualifications

• 3 A-levels; or relevant work experience (A)

Skills/Ability

• Excellent oral and in written communication skills. (A, I)
• Ability to manage information and financial data accurately. (A, T, I)
• Work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines. (A, I)
• Research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and accurately. (A, T, I)
• Able to work independently on own initiative. (A, T, I)

Experience

• Previous experience of administrative or personal assistant work. (A, I)
• Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and intranet channels. (A, I)

Desirable

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (Non specific). (A)

Knowledge

• Understanding of trade and export issues. (A, I)

Qualifications

3 A-levels; or relevant work experience (A)

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £34,000, UK Export Finance contributes £9,849 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : UKEF Recruitment Team
• Email : recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

Further information

Should you have a complaint or wish to raise any concerns regarding the recruitment process, please e-mail your complaint to the Head of Pay and Resourcing (UKEF) at Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk and include “Complaint” in the subject heading. Should you remain dissatisfied following UKEF’s investigation then you can refer your complaint to the Commission – http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint.

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