The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports.
Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. It also aims to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages.
This role provides strategic leadership support to the Director General and their senior management team, ensuring effective delivery of the command’s strategic objectives. The post holder plays a pivotal role in managing executive communications, facilitating high‑level decision‑making, and overseeing multiple high‑priority projects to ensure timely and effective outcomes for Ministers and cross‑government stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be resilient, flexible and calm under pressure, with a proven ability to support high‑performing teams and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture. They will bring strong line‑management experience and be energised by operating at the centre of a complex, high‑stakes portfolio. The role requires someone who can provide clear and timely insights to senior leaders, support the Director General in progressing their strategic priorities, and take forward actions decisively. Strong judgement, the ability to prioritise effectively, and excellent briefing skills are essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the line management of 2 direct and 1 indirect reports, ensuring effective performance outputs.
This post may involve undertaking similar responsibilities across different teams, where business needs require, and usually within reasonable travel distance of your base location. With appropriate training and support, this offers valuable opportunities to broaden experience and develop new skills.
Due to the nature of the role, flexible working is not available. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office 100% of the time, with early starts from 7:30am expected on at least two days each week.
Key Responsibilities
* Serving as a trusted advisor to the Director General and senior leadership, providing strategic insights and well‑grounded recommendations.
* Overseeing the daily operations of the Director General’s Office, including leadership of the Boards managed by the Senior Business Support Manager.
* Providing analysis and high‑quality briefing materials to support senior‑level decision‑making.
* Coordinating and driving forward command‑wide projects and initiatives to ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
* Managing communication flows between the Director General and internal or external stakeholders, including preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.
* Facilitating effective decision‑making by planning and coordinating meetings, setting agendas, and monitoring progress on action items.
* Leading and nurturing a high‑performing team culture, reinforcing Home Office values, and managing direct and indirect reports to support strong performance.
* Building effective cross‑departmental relationships, including close collaboration with Ministerial and SCS Private Offices, while maintaining oversight of key portfolios such as Immigration Detention and Enforcement, Crime, and Compliance.
Working Pattern
Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis.
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