Deputy Director, Priority Events — Lead Government Events

Government Recruitment Service; Belfast City District; Sur place; GBP 86 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Disability Confident employer scheme

Résumé du poste

Government Recruitment Service in Belfast is seeking a Deputy Director, Priority Events to lead a high-profile, multidisciplinary team within the Business Intelligence and Engagement Directorate (BIE). You will drive planning, delivery and evaluation of ministerial events, ensuring audiences are well-briefed and outcomes clear.

The role emphasizes strategic judgement, political awareness, and external relationship building with Ministers, senior officials, and industry partners to showcase the

Responsabilités

• Lead an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of 16, directly managing two Grade 6 leaders responsible for distinct workstreams.
• Set strategic direction for BIST and No.10 ministerial events, overseeing their planning, delivery and evaluation in a fast-paced, complex environment, grounded in a strong understanding of audiences.
• Provide visible, senior leadership across the Department - engaging at the highest levels, inspiring teams, and ensuring resources are prioritised to deliver organisational objectives.
• Lead with strong strategic judgement and political awareness, quickly assessing the landscape, maintaining clear long-term direction, and enabling the team to respond effectively to emerging priorities at pace.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with Ministers, Special Advisers, senior officials and industry partners, influencing at the highest levels to deliver impact.
• Oversee event delivery through the Department’s events management company, managing contracts, engaging at board level, and acting as Senior Responsible Officer for key events as required.
• Contribute as an active member of the Business Intelligence and Engagement Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for directorate performance, culture and the development of people.
• Shape the Department’s Events Engagement Strategy, ensuring coordination across BIST, including the use of AI and digital technologies.
• Lead financial oversight of the events portfolio, developing robust business cases, ensuring value for money, and identifying opportunities for sponsorship and partnership.
• Champion professional standards in event delivery, invest in capability across the directorate, and represent BIST in cross‑government forums to advance strategic priorities and external relationships.

Description du poste

Government Recruitment Service in Belfast is seeking a Deputy Director, Priority Events to lead a high-profile, multidisciplinary team within the Business Intelligence and Engagement Directorate (BIE). You will drive planning, delivery and evaluation of ministerial events, ensuring audiences are well-briefed and outcomes clear.

The role emphasizes strategic judgement, political awareness, and external relationship building with Ministers, senior officials, and industry partners to showcase the