Job Description
About the Job:
The NIO Governance and Sponsorship team is central to ensuring that the department runs effectively and efficiently. The team manages a diverse portfolio of compliance and business support functions and leads a number of specific objectives that link directly to the strategic priorities of the Department, particularly in relation to assurance to the Accounting Officer, the Board and Committees, public appointments and ALB sponsorship.
The team sits within the NIO Corporate Operations Group working closely with colleagues within the Group and wider policy teams on a range of cross-cutting governance issues.
The Governance and ALB Sponsorship support role would suit someone who would like the opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of work relating to corporate and sponsorship matters particularly in relation to good governance, accountability and assurance.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual that can provide a consistently high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders, while simultaneously managing a range of corporate and sponsorship issues in support of the delivery of objectives and compliance with best practice across the Department and its sponsored entities.
Main Responsibilities:
* Supporting the team in their Secretariat duties for the NIO Board and its sub-committees.
* Supporting the wider team in the management of public appointment processes.
* Supporting the wider team in relation to the maintenance of the departments Equality Scheme and Disability Action Plan.
* Supporting the wider team in administrative functions such as transparency reporting, development of the Annual Report and Accounts, and secretariat support to the NIO Non-Executive Director team.
* Supporting the coordination of all governance and accountability matters for each of the departments sponsored entities and established public inquiries.
Essential Criteria:
* A strong understanding of corporate governance principles and practices.
* An ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
* Strong written and oral communications skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to deliver at pace whilst managing competing priorities.
Desirable Criteria:
* Previous experience of working with, or supporting relationships with, arms length bodies or organisations in a group structure.
* Previous experience of supporting senior level recruitment or public appointment processes.
Selection Process:
The selection and interview process will consist of two stages: 1) Sift Behaviour and Experience We will assess you against the following Success Profiles behaviours for HEOs during the selection process : Communicating and influencing Managing a Quality Service Working Together Delivering at Pace
Please provide a CV and statement of suitability no longer than 500 words outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Please note that in the event of a large number of applications being received we may run the initial sift on the lead Behaviour Communicating and Influencing.
Benefits:
* Access to learning and development
* A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
* A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
* A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
* Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance
This job description should not be taken as constituting conditions of employment.
Please note that due to the high interest in NIO opportunities, feedback cannot be given if you are unsuccessful at the sift stage.
Feedback is available on request if unsuccessful following the interview.
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : Telephone : Recruitment team Email :