Head of Office

The Head of the CEO's Office will lead the private office support to the CEO and wider support to Directors across the Agency. This will include:

• Take responsibility for the smooth operational running of the CEO's office, leading a team of diary secretary and executive assistants to support the work of the CEO, DCEOs and Chair and grow their relationships with the Sector, Department and Ministers.
• Leading the provision of wider PA service across the Agency to support the smooth running of the 8 Directors and Directorates. Alongside managing a team of 11, this role will be responsible for evolving the team and service functions as part of the Agency Transformation Programme.
• Substantial engagement with senior leaders and their staff across the space sector, alongside line management and change management responsibilities.
• Provide high quality advice and support to the CEO and DCEOS in relation to internal issues backed up by accurate, perceptive insights, and well considered recommendations, to drive forward their priorities
  
  The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government's space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government's vision.
Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security. Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanity's horizons. We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country. Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development. We also promote the UK space sector's interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes. We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency., We have an inclusive culture to make UK Space Agency a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions. We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive. We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Role summary This is a challenging, high-profile and rewarding role as Head of the CEO Office in the UK Space Agency. The post holder will take on a significant leadership role both within Private Office and in the wider Agency, leading a high-performing team to deliver the CEO and Chair's priorities. The UK Space Agency office is changing with a greater array of senior engagement, change and support required than ever before. Alongside the SCS2 CEO, the UK Space Agency Chair and SCS2 Deputy CEOs are actively championing space across government, the sector and to the public.