Deputy Principal Private Secretary

Ministry of Justice; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in the UK seeks a Grade 7 officer to lead its Private Office in London. The role involves managing ministerial business, developing strong relationships across the department, and supporting organisational change. Candidates should have strong leadership and team management skills, with proven experience in similar roles. The position includes additional Private Office Allowance and is not suitable for part-time work.

Benefits

Private Office Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing, coaching and developing a large team.
• Proven experience working directly with Ministers and SpAds within a Private Office.
• Desirable: Experience of managing organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Operating a smooth and efficient Private Office and ensuring timely ministerial business transactions.
• Establishing effective systems within the Private Office.
• Build strong internal relationships with Ministers, SpAds and Officials.
• Manage change and support Ministers as the role adapts to business needs.
• Work creatively and kindly within resource pressures.
• Deputise for the Principal Private Secretary as needed.
• Develop a programme of learning and development for the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching

Team management

Change management

Job description

Overview

The Scotland Office supports the Secretary of State in promoting the best interests of Scotland within a stronger United Kingdom. It ensures Scottish interests are fully and effectively represented at the heart of the UK Government, and that the UK Government's responsibilities are fully and effectively represented in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Operating a smooth and efficient Private Office and ensuring that day-to-day ministerial business is transacted in a timely and effective manner.
• Establishing and running effective systems, processes and structures within the Private Office - supporting the department's wider transformation projects.
• Build strong internal relationships with Ministers, SpAds and Officials within the department. Credibly speaking truth to power where required.
• Manage change and supporting Ministers and the department as the role adapts to meet Ministerial expectations and business needs.
• Working creatively and kindly, remaining cogniscent of the resourcing pressures unique to a small Office.
• Deputise for the Principal Private Secretary as needed.
• Working closely with the Principal Private Secretary to develop an extensive programme of learning and development to support the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing, coaching and developing a large team.
• Proven experience working directly with Ministers and Spads within a Private Office.
• Desirable: Experience of managing organisational change.

Role Details

The role will be based in London, at the Scotland Office in Dover House. The role is Grade 7 and comes with an additional stipend, known as a Private Office Allowance.

Additional Information

The role is not suitable for part-time or job share. Additional Private Office Allowance is included.