Job Description

Details

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Reference number

438261

Salary

30,754 - 34,997
29,657 - The pay scale of this role has a salary band between 30,754 and 34,997 in 3 annual increments. Pay progression is based on annual incremental advance to the next point on the scale (awarded subject to satisfactory performance) until the employee reaches the target rate.
GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

WG - Economy, Skills and Natural Resources

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Wales

About the job

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Job summary

Strategic Support Officer - Strategic Road Network Division

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact on Wales' transport infrastructure? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join the Strategic Road Network (SRN) Division at the heart of Welsh Government.


The SRN is one of Wales' most critical infrastructure assets, valued at approximately 21 billion. Although it represents just 5% of the total road length in Wales, it carries a third of all traffic and 93% of road freight--playing a vital role in supporting economic growth, regional connectivity, public safety, and environmental sustainability.

Job description

About the Role

As Strategic Support Officer, you'll work closely with the Deputy Director of the Division, providing high-level support across a wide range of responsibilities. The Deputy Director oversees a Division of around 70 staff and manages a capital budget of 200 million and a revenue budget of 120 million annually.


You'll be the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including senior Welsh Government officials, Local Authorities, National Highways, the Department for Transport, contractors, consultants, and members of the public. You'll also support wider divisional activity, including finance, third-party claims, and land management.

Why Join Us?

The SRN Division is a friendly and supportive team, committed to working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the operation and maintenance of one of Wales' most important infrastructure assets, while developing your skills and professional network.

Person specification

As Strategic Support Officer, you'll provide direct support to the Deputy Director and wider Division. Your responsibilities will include:

Executive Support

Managing the Deputy Director's diary and inbox independently Responding to emails and ensuring timely, appropriate delegation Coordinating communications with internal and external stakeholders

Operational & Administrative Duties

Maintaining filing systems and records for key divisional areas Supporting governance processes including Freedom of Information (FoI) requests and Ministerial advice Minute-taking for meetings and committees Keeping divisional organograms and resource records up to date

Cross-Divisional Collaboration

Working closely with engineers, trunk road authorities, consultants, and contractors Assisting teams across the Division during busy periods Coordinating corporate returns, audits, and committee submissions

Event & Recruitment Support

Helping plan and coordinate large internal and external events Providing administrative support for recruitment, including paperwork coordination

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

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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 employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.


The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:

2 stage process

Stage 1 Application Form


Stage 2 Interview

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Transport & Digital Connectivity Email : EST-NMDMailbox@gov.wales
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Recruitment team

Email : Sharedservicehelpdesk@gov.wales

Further information

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles on the Commission's website.




If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email complaints@gov.wales. Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number.




If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: info@csc.gov.uk.