Assistant Private Secretary to Chair

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK public service organization in London is seeking an Assistant Private Secretary to support the Chair. The role involves managing a busy diary, coordinating priorities, and providing administrative assistance. The ideal candidate will have experience in influencing stakeholders and drafting communications. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support at a senior level.
• Strong influencing skills to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to draft and approve communications effectively.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and progress the Chair's priorities.
• Manage a busy diary and record meeting minutes.
• Prepare papers for meetings and solve organizational problems.

Job description

We are the final stage for complaints about the NHS in England and public services delivered by the UK Government. We look into complaints where someone believes there has been injustice or hardship because an organisation has not acted properly or fairly or has given a poor service and not put things right.

Our service is free for everyone.

About the role

We are looking for a driven individual to work as part of a small and dynamic team to provide support to our Chair. The post holder will work in a fast-moving office at the top of the organisation, with responsibility to co-ordinate and progress the Chair’s priorities as well as provide personal administrative support.

The Assistant Private Secretary will be responsible for influencing senior internal and external stakeholders, drafting and approving communications, and showing initiative to solve complex organizational problems. They will also manage a busy diary, record minutes and action points, and prepare papers for meetings.

How to apply

Your application should be in the form of a written CV and supporting statement. You should take into account the person specification and the competencies required for the role.

For more information including a job description and person specification please go to our e-recruitment site via the apply button below.

Applications must be received by 20 April 2017. Interviews will be held the week commencing 27 April 2017.

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