Head of Office of the CEO

Company Description Genomics England partners with the NHS to provide whole genome sequencing diagnostics. We also equip researchers to find the causes of disease and develop new treatments – with patients and participants at the heart of it all. Our mission is to continue refining, scaling, and evolving our ability to enable others to deliver genomic healthcare and conduct genomic research. We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody. We are looking for an exceptional Head of Office of the CEO to work closely with the CEO and Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy. This highly visible role involves overseeing strategic and operational planning, risk management, and managing the day-to-day operations of the CEO Office at Genomics England. Job Description Lead the smooth running of the CEO Office, minuting CEO meetings, setting agendas, and briefing materials for the CEO, as well as working with the CEO’s Executive Assistant to ensure the diary operates smoothly. Deputise for the Chief of Staff, including strategic discussions, advising the CEO, and providing the Genomics England view to stakeholders. Secretariat responsibilities including for critical committees such as the Executive Leadership Team meetings and Risk Committee. Provide data-driven insights and advice to the Chief of Staff and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) for company-wide priorities and reporting. Drive key initiatives and remove obstacles, escalating risks, and ensuring executive access when required. Lead commissioning and content creation for CEO presentations and critical meetings including the Genomics England Board, as well as meetings with important stakeholders. Support policy creation for the CEO Office in areas such as international engagement, corporate social responsibility, and risk management.  If you’re an exceptional coordinator with a passion for supporting high-level strategic priorities, we’d love to hear from you. Qualifications While relevant qualifications are appreciated, we are interested in your career experience. Additional Information Salary from £54,500. Being an integral part of such a meaningful mission is extremely rewarding in itself, but in order to support our people, we’re continually improving our benefits package. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and supporting them to achieve their career goals, as well as offering a benefits package including:  30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), with additional days for long service awards A generous pension scheme of up to 15% combined contribution Life Assurance (3 x salary) Individual learning budgets for every colleague, a Blinkist account and a wide variety of courses on our portal A wide variety of wellness benefits including Gympass, a Headspace account, free weekly Yoga classes Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits Blended working arrangementsTalk to our Talent Team and find out how a career with Genomics England will benefit you. #LI-Hybrid Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor.  Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour is contrary to