Executive Officer

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Basic DBS

Civil Service induction and ongoing team/delivery training.

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.