Executive Officer Business Change Office

Home Office - EO Business Change Office

Location: minimum of one day a week at London office at 5 Endeavour Square Stratford, London, E20 1JN after training.
Some travel required. Full time - minimum of 2 weeks at London office for face to face induction.

Hourly rate: £17.60

Working days/hours: Monday to Friday, 37hr per week, 9am - 5pm

Brook Street in partnership with the Home Office has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Executive Officer.

About NEAT

NEAT is a small team of Police Officers and staff working on behalf of policing nationally to maximise the benefits of technological developments and ensure the best possible service to the public. The team is dedicated to the Emergency Services Network (ESN) and Airwave, working closely with the Home Office Programme Team. NEAT is closely linked to the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and works on behalf of all 43 forces in England and Wales, as well as the three non Home Office national forces:

• Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)
• Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
• British Transport Police (BTP)

Key Responsibilities

• Support documentation approval processes for ESMCP decision making.
• Schedule meetings, track attendance, and produce minutes and readouts.
• Manage shared mailboxes, SharePoint workspaces, and Teams channels.
• Create and format documents, presentations, and reports to NEAT standards.
• Provide secretariat support for governance meetings and board papers.
• Maintain and administer document templates within NEAT.
• Assist with HR and resourcing administration, including contract renewals and secondee onboarding.
• Act as a conduit between NEAT, police forces, stakeholders, and ESMCP.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider NEAT team as needed.

Job Description

• Providing a first class personal assistant function to the Director(s) in support of their responsibilities across the full breadth of their portfolio.
• Managing calendars, travel, and inboxes to ensure efficient organisation.
• Ensuring Directors are well briefed for meetings and visits, including planning and potentially accompanying them when required.
• Contributing proactively to the day to day running of the Director's team and helping to foster a positive, supportive, and friendly working environment.

Essential Criteria

• Proven administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365).
• Strong diary management and meeting coordination skills.
• Proficient use of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent, accurate written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous and changing environment.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills, especially under pressure.
• A team oriented approach and collaborative mindset.

Training

No annual leave during training period. 2 weeks of training provided.

Clearance Level

SC + DBS (to be applied for by Brook Street upon a successful application).

Role specific requirements

You must hold a valid passport and must have lived in the UK for longer than 3 years. Please note that a period of 6 months or longer spent outside of the UK in the last 3 years will unfortunately not be accepted. This role requires security clearance that will be processed for you, if successful.

Inclusive Hiring

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interview opportunities for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street will offer a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer for eligible candidates. We encourage all candidates who identify as a veteran, spouse/partner of military personnel, or have a disability and meet all essential criteria to reach out via the Brook Street website to register their interest.