Executive Support Officer

Your new companyThe position is for an Executive Support Officer to a senior Director in a prestigious non-ministerial government department. The role is mainly remote and will be a 6-month interim position - and my client is looking for someone with an understanding or experience in government relations. Your new role

• Contributing to the effective delivery of the Agency's response to the handling of specific food, feed and environmental incidents and emergencies.
• Participating in internal and external meetings, providing secretariat when required.
• Managing data, including existing databases, to produce reports and implement proposals.
• Produce consultation documents, enforcement letters etc, and issue the relevant documentation to Northern Ireland stakeholders in line with protocols and timescales, collating the responses.
• Assist in the preparation of Ministerial submissions within the set timescales.
• Upload of Notices on the department's Link platform when required.
• Where appropriate, respond directly to enquiries from stakeholders and other Government Departments within the necessary timescales.
• Liaise with Agency colleagues, local authorities, OGD's and other external stakeholders involved in relevant areas, working collaboratively to gather and disseminate relevant information.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, providing secretariat when required, disseminating information and building appropriate contacts.
• Collate, interpret and analyse data, produce reports, implement proposals and ensure that, where relevant, information is published on the website in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage existing databases and develop new ones as required in relation to the relevant policy areas.

What you'll need to succeed

• Examine complex information and obtain further information to make accurate decisions
• Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, and with sensitivity and respect for others
• Take ownership of team and individual development by identifying capability needs and consistently achieving development objectives
• Work with a team to set priorities, create clear plans and manage all work to meet the needs of the customer and the business

What you'll get in returnA flexible working contract working with a busy department, within the Central Government. The role is for 6 months, and you will be trained on the different legislation in accordance with the new EU exit policies. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If you haven't been contacted, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

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