[EXTPS1126] Private Secretary

Bidvane; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holiday

11.5 public and privilege holidays

Civil Service employer pension

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season ticket loans

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service seeks a Private Secretary to support the Crown Agent and Chief Executive or a Legal Director, helping leaders stay focused on priorities and ensuring informed decision-making.

Role involves coordinating complex activities, engaging with COPFS colleagues and wider justice system stakeholders, with no mandatory prior Private Office experience required.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to quickly understand complex issues
• Sound judgement
• Delivering high-quality work while managing multiple priorities
• Curiosity and proactivity, motivated by a fast-moving environment
• Transferable skills and a desire to learn

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support and advice to the Crown Agent and Chief Executive or a Legal Director
• Help senior leaders stay focused on the right priorities and equipped with the right information to decide
• Manage competing priorities across a broad portfolio of business
• Coordinate complex activity across the organisation
• Engage with colleagues and stakeholders across COPFS and the wider justice system

Job description

This Private Secretary post sits in the Private Office of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, supporting the Crown Agent and Chief Executive or a Legal Director. It keeps senior leaders focused, informed and able to decide on issues across Scotland's prosecution service. The post covers a broad portfolio of competing priorities and dealings with stakeholders across COPFS and the wider justice system. Previous Private Office experience is not essential.

What the job involves

• Provide high-quality support and advice to the Crown Agent and Chief Executive or a Legal Director
• Help senior leaders stay focused on the right priorities and equipped with the right information to decide
• Manage competing priorities across a broad portfolio of business
• Coordinate complex activity across the organisation
• Engage with colleagues and stakeholders across COPFS and the wider justice system

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to quickly understand complex issues
• Sound judgement
• Delivering high-quality work while managing multiple priorities
• Curiosity and proactivity, motivated by a fast-moving environment
• Transferable skills and a desire to learn

What’s offered

• 25 days paid holiday plus 11.5 public and privilege holidays, rising to 30 days after 2 years
• Civil Service employer pension contribution averaging over 28.97% of pay
• Flexible working hours and a family-friendly approach
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Wellbeing support with Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme