Are you looking for a stretching and exciting opportunity to work at the heart of government, driving forward ministerial priorities and engaging with high-profile issues. The MinComm Group offers a unique chance to work closely with Ministers, and better understand the role of Parliament and the media in policy making and presentation.? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Team
This role sits in a small, fast-paced team which offers the chance to work in the centre of government and help deliver Treasury policy across broad and complex portfolios. It is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate including looking to progress, or kick start, a successful career in the Civil Service.
The Chief Secretary’s Private Office is the key link between the Chief Secretary and the Department, providing them with full policy and administrative support. We are a 7-person team, and work closely with other Ministerial offices, Special Advisers, press office and policy teams; the office is at the centre of a wide range of Treasury decisions, particularly in public spending. While there can be exceptionally busy periods, we are a friendly and supportive office.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (CST) is responsible for public expenditure including spending reviews and strategic planning; in-year spending controls; and driving efficiency and value for money.
About the Job
In this role, you will:
* Lead all aspects of the Chief Secretary’s diary, including arranging meetings on behalf of the Chief Secretary and ensuring they balance their ministerial, parliamentary, and personal priorities. Working with Treasury officials, private offices across government, MP’s offices, and external organisations;
* Process all incoming invitations (for meetings, speeches, receptions etc.) and advise the minister accordingly;
* Co-ordinate and handle all logistical arrangements for meetings and ministerial visits to ensure they run efficiently, including commissioning briefing and agreeing travel arrangements where appropriate;
* Contributing to the wider running of the office, including electronic filing, so that requests under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act can be met, and coordinating ministerial transparency and FOI returns.
* Support the private secretaries in the day-to-day running of the office, including meeting and greeting visitors from reception.
As the Chief Secretary’s Diary Manager you will gain first-hand experience of core Government processes, including during high-profile fiscal events. You will enjoy a great deal of autonomy and benefit from opportunities to apply your judgment. You will contribute to an office ethos which focuses on well-being and development, at both a personal and team level.
About You
The successful candidate will:
* Ability to take effective judgements which enable you to deliver an excellent, proactive service in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
* Ability to prioritise and adapt quickly to meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.
Some of the Benefits our people love!
* 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
* Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
* Generous parental and adoption leave packages
* Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
* Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
* A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity
For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk