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Opportunity to work closely with high-level government officials and directly support a Director leading major government priorities.
Engagement in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, fostering personal and professional growth.
Development of excellent organizational, communication, and judgement skills through managing a Director's diary and corporate responsibilities.
Exposure to a wide range of policy areas including economic, domestic, trade, and resilience, promoting a well-rounded professional experience.
Access to various benefits including a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and flexible working options enhancing work-life balance.
Chance to contribute to the development of novel corporate policies, influencing the future of the Economic and Domestic Secretariat.
Collaboration with diverse teams across Whitehall, enhancing networking opportunities and understanding of cross-government operations.
The role of Diary / Corporate Manager to a Director in York with the UK Civil Service involves providing comprehensive diary and corporate management support to a Director within the Economic and Domestic Secretariat (EDS). Candidates will facilitate the Director's work across various high-priority governmental areas, including economic policy and strategy. The position is dynamic and requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include managing the Director's calendar, coordinating meetings, processing communications, and assisting with various administrative duties.
Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders, demonstrating resilience and adaptability under pressure. While experience in diary management is beneficial, it is not mandatory, thus encouraging a diverse range of applicants. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.
Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders, demonstrating resilience and adaptability under pressure. While experience in diary management is beneficial, it is not mandatory, thus encouraging a diverse range of applicants. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.
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Glasgow, London, York
About The Job
Job summary
The Economic and Domestic Secretariat (EDS) is a friendly, fast-paced Director General-led area that works closely with colleagues across the wider Cabinet Secretariat and No10 (including with No10 Policy and Delivery Unit counterparts) to provide excellent support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet. EDS is responsible for policy advice, cross-government coordination, collective agreement, decision-making and legislation across economic and domestic policy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a tight-knit Private Office structure, providing diary and corporate support to a Director.
Successful candidates will directly support a Director who leads on some of the governments biggest priorities across a multitude of policy areas which may cover economic, domestic, trade, resilience, strategy and legislation or data and analysis portfolios.
Job Description
This post involves providing diary and corporate management to a Director, working closely with Business Managers, in addition to the wider Directorate to ensure the Private Office runs smoothly. This role is varied, challenging and stimulating, working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will build strong relationships with senior staff and require excellent judgement on the management of your time, meticulous organisation and attention to detail while completing tasks and responsibilities efficiently, producing high-quality work.
Essential Criteria
Reporting to the Directors business manager you will work closely alongside the wider EDS Private Office and others across Whitehall. Whilst diary management experience is desirable, it is not essential and we welcome diversity of experience.
If we have multiple high-scoring candidates, there may be opportunities to be considered for similar vacancies via our reserve list which will remain open for 12 months from the date interview results are released.
Requirements
The exact scope of the role will depend on which part of EDS you are assigned to and what that teams exact requirements are, but as a Diary and Corporate Manager, the core elements of the role will involve:
Additional Information
A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of £28,791, Cabinet Office contributes £8,340 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Application Process
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability (in no more than 500 words). This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements and provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria outlined. Your CV will not be sifted.
You will be assessed on behaviours. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Managing a Quality Service.
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Glasgow, London, York
About The Job
Job summary
The Economic and Domestic Secretariat (EDS) is a friendly, fast-paced Director General-led area that works closely with colleagues across the wider Cabinet Secretariat and No10 (including with No10 Policy and Delivery Unit counterparts) to provide excellent support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet. EDS is responsible for policy advice, cross-government coordination, collective agreement, decision-making and legislation across economic and domestic policy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a tight-knit Private Office structure, providing diary and corporate support to a Director.
Successful candidates will directly support a Director who leads on some of the governments biggest priorities across a multitude of policy areas which may cover economic, domestic, trade, resilience, strategy and legislation or data and analysis portfolios.
Job Description
This post involves providing diary and corporate management to a Director, working closely with Business Managers, in addition to the wider Directorate to ensure the Private Office runs smoothly. This role is varied, challenging and stimulating, working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will build strong relationships with senior staff and require excellent judgement on the management of your time, meticulous organisation and attention to detail while completing tasks and responsibilities efficiently, producing high-quality work.
Essential Criteria
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to work within a team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with the ability to prioritise
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and perceptive judgement (the ability to arrange tasks by importance or urgency)
- Resilient and adaptable when working under pressure
- Strong communication skills in particular with senior stakeholders
- Be able to develop structured approaches to work, being aware of deadlines and delegating when needed
- Be able to maintain productivity under pressure and shift priorities quickly and effectively
Reporting to the Directors business manager you will work closely alongside the wider EDS Private Office and others across Whitehall. Whilst diary management experience is desirable, it is not essential and we welcome diversity of experience.
If we have multiple high-scoring candidates, there may be opportunities to be considered for similar vacancies via our reserve list which will remain open for 12 months from the date interview results are released.
Requirements
The exact scope of the role will depend on which part of EDS you are assigned to and what that teams exact requirements are, but as a Diary and Corporate Manager, the core elements of the role will involve:
- opportunities to co-lead on the development of novel corporate policy and business design work which may affect the future shape of EDS
- regularly liaising with private offices in the Cabinet Office and across Whitehall, being confident in representing the Director and helping take forward their priorities
- managing and maintaining accurate diaries for the Director, using initiative to forward plan, synchronise diaries and prioritise meetings on their behalf
- arranging meetings in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring that all key players are available to attend
- dealing with a large volume of emails promptly, re-routing them to the appropriate person where necessary
- preparing full and accurate day packs of briefing and chasing papers where required
- regularly liaising with private offices in the Cabinet Office and other departments, being confident in representing the Director and helping take forward their priorities
- working with the business manager to provide effective office support to the Director and wider directorate e.g. arranging travel, on-boarding new starters, helping with recruitment logistics and other ad-hoc administrative tasks or cross-team projects
Additional Information
A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
Alongside your salary of £28,791, Cabinet Office contributes £8,340 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and employer contributions of 28.97%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Application Process
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement / Statement of Suitability (in no more than 500 words). This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and achievements and provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria outlined. Your CV will not be sifted.
You will be assessed on behaviours. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead Behaviour, Managing a Quality Service.
At interview, as well a
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