Executive Officer

Department for Education - Executive Officer

Location: Cheylesmore House, Coventry, CV1 2WT
Hourly rate: £16.37
Working Days/Hours: 37.5hrs per week. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Hybrid following training: 60% Office 40% Remote
Contract: This is a temporary position until 30/09/2026. Possibility of extension, pending performance review and business needs.

Brook Street in partnership with the Department for Education has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Executive Officer. This role offers valuable exposure and experience within the Public Sector.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing - Target to process an average of 350 invoices per month within one working day of receipt, with less than 1% error rate. Ensure all control checks on invoices are completed to a high standard.
• Team Communication & Coverage - Ensure clear communication on how to achieve shared goals. Arrange appropriate cover during absences so team objectives are not compromised. Prepare routine correspondence and manage the workload of a small team if required.
• Invoices on Hold - Review daily and work toward resolving invoices placed on hold promptly within one working day.
• Payment Reconciliations - Complete daily payment reconciliations ensuring accuracy.

Clearance Level

Standard DBS

Training

1 Week - No holidays to be taken during the training period. This role supports during the peak annual leave season from May to September; minimal leave is preferred during this period.

Additional Clearance (if applicable)

If you have spent 6 months or more outside the UK in the last 3 years, an overseas police check will be required. The candidate will be responsible for providing this check.