Government Recruitment Service • London, Greater London SW1A 2HQ
About this role
The Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC), established on 13th October 2025, promotes the highest standards in public life and reports to the Prime Minister on matters concerning ethical standards.This is an exciting opportunity to join a new organisation at the heart of the standards landscape. The successful applicant may also be asked to work on areas beyond the responsibilities described below according to the team’s needs and the Commission’s priorities.
Purpose
The Corporate Support Team (CST) ensures the EIC’s operational excellence by overseeing its core governance and administrative frameworks. From long-term strategic planning to day-to-day resilience, the team maintains the essential systems, processes, and contracts that keep the Commission functional. Additionally, the CST provides dedicated support for the Chair and Commission members, managing high-level scheduling, meeting logistics, and Commission papers.
The Executive Support Manager role sits within the CST and is responsible for delivering high calibre executive support to the Chair, Commission Members and the Chief Executive. The post holder will also support delivery of the full Commission governance cycle, from forward scheduling and paper coordination to meeting delivery and action tracking. It is a pivotal role at the centre of EIC, combining executive judgement, governance discipline and relationship management in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support- Diary Management
Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and/or the Head of Corporate Support, manage the diaries of the Chair and CEO, prioritizing appointments to align with strategic objectives.
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Logistics
Coordinate meeting logistics for the Chair and CEO, including travel arrangements and technical set-up.
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Business Support
Provide administrative support to the Chair, Commission Members and CEO.
Commission Secretariat- Papers Coordination
Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and/or the Head of Corporate Support, coordinate the production and delivery of papers for the monthly Commission meetings, including forward planning deadlines, tracking paper progress, and ensuring all materials are distributed to Members on schedule.
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Meeting Secretariat
Act as Secretary for Commission meetings, ensuring the production of accurate records of decisions and maintaining a robust system for tracking actions and accountability.
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Information Management
Ensure governance documentation and records are version-controlled and stored in compliance with record-keeping standards.
Correspondence- Communications Triage
Manage the Chair’s inbox and the public-facing inbox, triaging correspondence and drafting high-quality responses on behalf of the Chair and Commission.
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Statutory Compliance (FOI)
Lead the Freedom of Information (FOI) process. Log, track, and draft accurate, compliant responses within statutory deadlines and maintain a comprehensive FOI register.
Project
Coordination- Special Projects & Monitoring
Support the CEO and Chief of Staff on ad-hoc strategic projects and briefing, monitoring timelines and deliverables to ensure all project milestones are met.
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