Job Description

Brook Street are proud to advertise a temporary full-time assignment for the Ministry of Defence - Executive Assistant in the Customer Delivery Directorate (CDD)

Location: Ideally Gloucester (Imjin Barracks), but could be Bristol (Abbey Wood) or Shrivenham

Start Date: Vetting Pending

Duration: Initially 6 months, extension possibility

Working Pattern: Full-time, flexibility hybrid, Friday coverage essential, occasional business travel

Clearance Level: Minimum SC level

Pay rate: £14.71/hr - 37 hrs per week (Monday to Friday)

Are you ready to play a crucial role in supporting the commercial leadership of the Ministry of Defence? We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Executive Assistant to join our client Customer Delivery Directorate (CDD).

Why applying this role?

Impact: Support the CDD in delivering strategic objectives across the Defence Commercial area.

Variety: Engage with high-value business cases, supplier negotiations, and efficiency improvements.

Growth: Gain exposure to commercial leadership and functional strategy implementation.

Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid working pattern with occasional business travel.

Your Key Responsibilities

Diary Management: Keep the CDD on track with impeccable scheduling and conflict resolution.

Travel Coordination: Arrange cost-effective and policy-compliant travel plans.

Office Management: Ensure smooth operations with efficient document handling and mailbox triaging.

Event Management: Support impactful events with meticulous planning and coordination.

Additional Support: Provide coverage for the Chief of Staff during leave periods.

Skills and Experience Required

Integrity: Exemplary personal integrity and awareness.

Organisation: Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.

Communication: Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to drive improvements through technology.

Clearance Level: SC clearance role, it's desirable you have a valid SC

Apply for this pivotal role and be a part of a team that drives excellence in Defence Commercial operations. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with the Ministry of Defence!

How to Apply

Submit your application via this advert. For more information you can call and ask for Claudia - Southampton PSR branch!

*The successful candidate is subject to a vetting (basic DBS, activity check for the last 3 years)

ABOUT US

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.