Dno - Executive Assistant to Managing Director

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 302887**Salary**:

- £27,950- The post will attract the relevant London Recruitment and Retention Allowance- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Executive Officer- D**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Defence Nuclear Organisation**Type of role**:

- Policy**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- MOD Main Building: LondonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security?

Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation.

The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.

The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines - known as the Dreadnought Class - and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry.

Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.

We are conducting recruitment of an Executive Assistant to support Managing Director Warhead, an SCS3 civilian who leads the Warhead Group within DNO. The Warhead Group is responsible for the UK’s nuclear warhead programme, ensuring warheads are designed, manufactured, assembled and delivered, supporting the operation to provide the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent.

This post will be based at MOD Main Building, Whitehall, London.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

**Job description**:
This post encompasses a wide range of secretarial, office management and business support elements, requiring discretion, efficiency and a calm manner. This role may undertake the following activities:

- Diary management
- Managing key relationships across MOD, wider government and with industry partners
- Ensuring business continuity across both the team and wider organisation
- Supporting meetings
- Being the first point of contact for the office and managing queries
- Understanding the priorities for senior management and reflecting that in diary commitments
- Prioritising senior managers time and ensuring that the wider team are aware of developments and key meetings
- Day to day business management
- Looking after inward and outward visits
- Hosting VIP visitors
- Managing travel

**Person specification**:
**Responsibilities**

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our committed and friendly team.
- Organisation and communication skills, as well as experience in managing stakeholder relationships
- Experience working within an administrator background and/or previous experience working as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant.
- Experience working with complex diaries and travel arrangements

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

- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £27,950, Ministry of Defence contributes £7,546 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.We truly believe that the MOD is a great place to work, and we offer a unique employee experience. We want to ensure that every single employee feels appreciated & fairly rewarded and offer the following additional benefits:

- Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes.
- An environment with flexible worki