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This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions.
LocationGlasgow
About The Job
Job summary
Job title –
Executive Officer
Profession
- Business Support
Directorate
– Science (RCE)
Full Time equivalent
- 37.5 hours
No of Roles
– 1
Contract Type
– Permanent
Location
– Glasgow
Working Pattern
– Full Time / Flexible Working
Grade & Salary –
Grade EO. National - £25,976- £30,264 per annum
New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.
The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found www.jobsincare.com/job/jKA8eiSF .
Closing Date –
19/07/2024. 23:55pm. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered
Interview Date –
W/C 05/08/2024 Please note, these dates are subject to change.
Job Description
We are looking for an administrator to join our Radiochemistry Team at Glasgow.
The primary function is to provide general business/administrative support for the Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department, Radiochemistry Group. This department supports a wide portfolio of work with the department split over 2 locations, Chilton and Glasgow.
The Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department (RHED) leads UKHSA’s emergency response and preparedness function in case of radiation and nuclear emergencies. It also provides advice and support to external organisations and central Government on issues surrounding emergency response and countermeasures to be taken.
The Radiochemistry Group (RG) has a primary role to provide analytical measurements of environmental and biological samples to support emergency response advice, as well as providing commercial services to a broad range of customers. The work is performed under accredited systems (ISO 17025, ISO 140
Main Duties of the Job
This position is based at the UKHSA Glasgow site and the successful candidate will be expected to work from this location.
- The post holder is one of the main points of contacts for client queries on invoicing and contractual issues relating to commercial services provided by the department
- Progressing contract renewals to existing clients
- Entering and maintaining client information on INSIGHT and maintaining internal department records as required by the head of department
- Managing/resolving credit and payment issues with clients
- Generating and maintaining contract performance statistics for the relevant service leads
- Project invoicing (including discrepancy checks)
- Sales order management
- Client set up on system/amendments to existing entries
- Preparation of costings, monitoring expenditure, working within set budgets, allocations and timescales
- i-procurement - generation of purchase requisitions
- The postholder is required to contribute to the overall resilience of the functions of the administration unit as required by business needs and directed by the unit head and may be required to deputise for the unit head eg periods of annual leave, sickness absence, etc
- Support for local facilities management (including pool cars) as required by the unit head
- Support for incidents that would invoke RCE's emergency response arrangements
Person specification
Essential skills:
- Substantive experience in business and administration support
- Relevant qualification in business and or administration or relevant experience
- Experience of effectively working with a range of office software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines; able to prioritise own workload as well
- Demonstrable ability to manage own time and prioritise workload. A clear ability to multi-task
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and to remain focused on the tasks in hand.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £25,976, UK Health Security Agency contributes £7,towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Stage 1: Application & Sift
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability in no more than 1000 words. We will be assessing 5 behaviours at sift. The behaviours we are assessing are:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making effective decisions
- Changing and Improving
You should also outline your skills, experience, and achiev
Location
Glasgow
About The Job
Job summary
Job title –
Executive Officer
Profession
- Business Support
Directorate
– Science (RCE)
Full Time equivalent
- 37.5 hours
No of Roles
– 1
Contract Type
– Permanent
Location
– Glasgow
Working Pattern
– Full Time / Flexible Working
Grade & Salary –
Grade EO. National - £25,976- £30,264 per annum
New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.
The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found www.jobsincare.com/job/jKA8eiSF .
Closing Date –
19/07/2024. 23:55pm. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered
Interview Date –
W/C 05/08/2024 Please note, these dates are subject to change.
Job Description
We are looking for an administrator to join our Radiochemistry Team at Glasgow.
The primary function is to provide general business/administrative support for the Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department, Radiochemistry Group. This department supports a wide portfolio of work with the department split over 2 locations, Chilton and Glasgow.
The Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department (RHED) leads UKHSA’s emergency response and preparedness function in case of radiation and nuclear emergencies. It also provides advice and support to external organisations and central Government on issues surrounding emergency response and countermeasures to be taken.
The Radiochemistry Group (RG) has a primary role to provide analytical measurements of environmental and biological samples to support emergency response advice, as well as providing commercial services to a broad range of customers. The work is performed under accredited systems (ISO 17025, ISO 140
Main Duties of the Job
This position is based at the UKHSA Glasgow site and the successful candidate will be expected to work from this location.
Person specification
Essential skills:
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £25,976, UK Health Security Agency contributes £7,towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Stage 1: Application & Sift
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability in no more than 1000 words. We will be assessing 5 behaviours at sift. The behaviours we are assessing are:
You should also outline your skills, experience, and achiev
Glasgow
About The Job
Job summary
Job title –
Executive Officer
Profession
- Business Support
Directorate
– Science (RCE)
Full Time equivalent
- 37.5 hours
No of Roles
– 1
Contract Type
– Permanent
Location
– Glasgow
Working Pattern
– Full Time / Flexible Working
Grade & Salary –
Grade EO. National - £25,976- £30,264 per annum
New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.
The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found www.jobsincare.com/job/jKA8eiSF .
Closing Date –
19/07/2024. 23:55pm. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered
Interview Date –
W/C 05/08/2024 Please note, these dates are subject to change.
Job Description
We are looking for an administrator to join our Radiochemistry Team at Glasgow.
The primary function is to provide general business/administrative support for the Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department, Radiochemistry Group. This department supports a wide portfolio of work with the department split over 2 locations, Chilton and Glasgow.
The Radiation Hazards and Emergencies Department (RHED) leads UKHSA’s emergency response and preparedness function in case of radiation and nuclear emergencies. It also provides advice and support to external organisations and central Government on issues surrounding emergency response and countermeasures to be taken.
The Radiochemistry Group (RG) has a primary role to provide analytical measurements of environmental and biological samples to support emergency response advice, as well as providing commercial services to a broad range of customers. The work is performed under accredited systems (ISO 17025, ISO 140
Main Duties of the Job
This position is based at the UKHSA Glasgow site and the successful candidate will be expected to work from this location.
- The post holder is one of the main points of contacts for client queries on invoicing and contractual issues relating to commercial services provided by the department
- Progressing contract renewals to existing clients
- Entering and maintaining client information on INSIGHT and maintaining internal department records as required by the head of department
- Managing/resolving credit and payment issues with clients
- Generating and maintaining contract performance statistics for the relevant service leads
- Project invoicing (including discrepancy checks)
- Sales order management
- Client set up on system/amendments to existing entries
- Preparation of costings, monitoring expenditure, working within set budgets, allocations and timescales
- i-procurement - generation of purchase requisitions
- The postholder is required to contribute to the overall resilience of the functions of the administration unit as required by business needs and directed by the unit head and may be required to deputise for the unit head eg periods of annual leave, sickness absence, etc
- Support for local facilities management (including pool cars) as required by the unit head
- Support for incidents that would invoke RCE's emergency response arrangements
Person specification
Essential skills:
- Substantive experience in business and administration support
- Relevant qualification in business and or administration or relevant experience
- Experience of effectively working with a range of office software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines; able to prioritise own workload as well
- Demonstrable ability to manage own time and prioritise workload. A clear ability to multi-task
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and to remain focused on the tasks in hand.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £25,976, UK Health Security Agency contributes £7,towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Stage 1: Application & Sift
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability in no more than 1000 words. We will be assessing 5 behaviours at sift. The behaviours we are assessing are:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making effective decisions
- Changing and Improving
You should also outline your skills, experience, and achiev
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