Head of Director's Office

1 month ago

Trussville, United States Department for Transport Full time

Job summary

We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.

Are you a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders?

Would you embrace the opportunity to work closely with the Maritime Director, supporting the delivery of maritime priorities? �

If so, we have an exciting opportunity available and would love to hear from you

Job description

As Head of Maritime Directors Office, you will have a varied and cross cutting role which will include working with a high degree of autonomy, problem solving and driving progress on a range of business management and corporate activities.

You will work closely with the Maritime Director and the Senior Management Team, to set the direction and lead the coordination and delivery of Maritime Directorate corporate responsibilities and functions. This includes being proactive and using your initiative to support the effective functioning of the Senior Management Team.

You will be part of the friendly and enthusiastic Business Management Team, and will have line management responsibility for an Office Manager and a PA/Diary Manager, and leadership responsibility for part of the wider Maritime business management team and Directors Office.

We value our staff and are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment across the department. You�ll be part of an innovative organisation that invests in all our people, ensuring we have the diverse skills to deliver transport that moves Britain ahead now and into the future.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the office of the Director, supporting them in executing their duties, including acting as the first point of contact and working closely with the Director-General�s office.Working with the Maritime Director and Senior Management team to proactively support the functions and make the Maritime Directorate a great place to work.Taking initiative to proactively support the Maritime Director in undertaking their duties, using excellent communication and influencing skills to act on behalf of the Director when needed, and providing clear direction and guidance to the Directorate.Aligning Maritime Directorate activity with Aviation, Maritime and Security Director-General Group and wider Department for Transport.

For further information, please see the attached Role Profile.

Person specification

About you

You will be an articulate communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to influence at all levels. You will enjoy working with a diverse range of senior stakeholders and use your excellent interpersonal skills to develop trusted working relationships, and will be able to provide leadership in all directions to provide clear guidance. �

You will be a proactive individual with the confidence to work on your own initiative, enabling you to solve any problems which arise. You will be highly organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, whilst effectively managing multiple conflicting priorities.

Additional Information

This role is available to individuals who wish to be spending their office time in Leeds or Birmingham, and we would also expect the individual to be willing to travel to accompany the Director on site visits or attend alternative DfT offices, predominately London. �

A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another DfT workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance.�

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.

Behaviours

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

Communicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality ServiceMaking Effective DecisionsLeadershipDelivering at Pace

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

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