High-Level Support Officer for Strategic Leadership

18 hours ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Medical Research Council Full time

Job Overview


We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive individual to join our executive support team as a High-Level Support Officer for Strategic Leadership.


This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, working closely with senior leaders and contributing to the success of our organisation.



About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diary Management: Manage the diaries of senior executives, ensuring seamless coordination and effective communication.
  • Travel Arrangements: Arrange travel itineraries, making considered judgments to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
  • Meetings and Briefings: Ensure that all meetings are well-prepared, with relevant briefings and support provided.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
  • Information Management: Monitor and handle correspondence, using judgment to direct queries to the right teams or individuals.
  • Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance, including preparing correspondence and expense claims.
  • Note-Taking and Reporting: Take accurate notes during meetings, draft decisions and actions, and follow up on agreed tasks.
  • Flexible Working: Be flexible in supporting colleagues and contributing to the overall functioning of the team.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving processes and activities.


Person Specification:

  • Microsoft Outlook Skills: Proven experience in using Microsoft Outlook to manage calendars, emails, and tasks.
  • Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
  • Prioritisation and Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple demands, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Tact, Diplomacy, and Discretion: Demonstrates high levels of tact, diplomacy, integrity, resilience, patience, and discretion.
  • Problem-Solving: Able to take a positive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on quality.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, presentational, and written communication skills.
  • Competing Priorities: Ability to work with competing priorities and tight deadlines.


About Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:



  • An annual salary of £34,905, plus additional contributions towards your pension scheme.
  • 30 days' annual leave (full-time equivalent), plus public and privilege days.
  • Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
  • An employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
  • Flexible working options, enabling you to achieve a great work-life balance.
  • Many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives, designed to support your health and happiness.


UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

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