Executive Officer - DFE (Department of Education)
Location: Coventry or Darlington DfE offices
Hourly rate: £16.37 per hour
Working Days/Hours: 3 days office / 2 days WFH. Full Time Monday to Friday - 37 hours p/w 9AM-5PM (CAN BE FLEXIBLE)
Length of assignment: Until 31 March 2027 with possibility of extension with good performance and client's need.
Brook Street in partnership with DfE has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Executive Officer. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable exposure and experience working within the Public Sector.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and organised Project Support Officer to join the Connect the Classroom (CtC) programme. You will support delivery of upgraded Wi‑Fi infrastructure across schools and help manage the £19m 2026/27 budget. You will manage a portfolio of schools and work with stakeholders to deliver improvements in education infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage schools from inception to completion, including monitoring and evaluation
* Support programme delivery and milestones
* Monitor risks and resolve issues
* Manage financial processes and review invoices with due diligence
* Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams) for reporting and communication
* Maintain and update data within SharePoint and CRM platforms, supporting effective data management, reporting, and information accessibility
* Present project updates confidently
* Engage stakeholders and improve processes
* Travel may be required for meetings and/or away days
Essential Criteria
* Financial due diligence and invoice checking
* Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel) proficiency
* Confidence presenting to stakeholders
* Project delivery experience
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
Interview Process
Behaviour-based interview assessing the four Civil Service behaviours listed below. Use clear examples using Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR).
* Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering high‑quality work to deadlines, monitor progress and address risks and issues promptly.
* Communicating and Influencing – Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders, present information with confidence and clarity.
* Working Together – Build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders, collaborate effectively to achieve shared outcomes.
* Managing a Quality Service – Deliver work that meets customer and stakeholder expectations, identify opportunities to improve service and processes.
Clearance Level
Basic DBS
Training Provided
Civil Service induction and ongoing team/delivery training.
Equal Opportunities
Brook Street guarantees interview access for candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and for individuals with disabilities. We are committed to engaging all qualified applicants.
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