Private Secretary

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 347689**Salary**:

- £34,410 - £37,260- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DESNZ - Energy Markets and Supply - Policy, Strategy & Private Office**Type of role**:

- Operational Delivery
- Policy**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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**Job summary**:
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK’s long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.

We offer great work benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

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This role requires attending in person meetings and supporting the permanent secretaries in London. Approval: Jonathan Mills, DG

**Job description**:
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is at the forefront of the Government’s plan to secure the UK’s long-term energy supply, bring down bills and half inflation. As a department, we are responsible for delivering security of the UK’s energy supply; ensuring properly functioning energy markets; encouraging greater energy efficiency and seizing the opportunities of net zero to lead the world in new green industries.

We are recruiting for an HEO Private Secretary to work directly with the Permanent Secretaries. This is a stretching, high-profile role demonstrating a wide range of core Civil Service skills in a uniquely challenging environment. Private Secretaries are the key link between Permanent Secretaries, Ministers, SpAds and the Department. You would be working to deliver the steers and priorities of the permanent secretaries based on the highest-quality advice from officials.

As an HEO Private Secretary you will work as part of a fast-paced and fun 9 person team, led by a G6 Chief of Staff, directly supporting the DESNZ Permanent Secretaries. You will need to be able to hit the ground running, be approachable to officials across DESNZ, Whitehall, and demonstrate the confidence, resilience and flexibility required to deliver the highest quality service to the perm secs.

**Person specification**:
In these roles delivering DESNZ’s energy and climate work, you will:

- Advise the Permanent Secretaries on the UK’s climate and energy policy.
- Support the Permanent Secretaries to deliver their priorities by working with officials in DESNZ and across Whitehall.
- Support the Permanent Secretaries in fulfilling their role as accounting officer.
- Accompany the Permanent Secretaries on visits.
- Build positive relationships with teams throughout the Department and Whitehall.

**Skills and Experience**

We are looking for organised, hardworking and perceptive individuals to fit into close-knit, fun and friendly teams. The roles provide an exciting front row seat to see how crucial policies are developed and delivered, and how decisions are made. In particular, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

- Exceptional organisation skills with strong planning and prioritisation skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to work through others with nuance and sensitivity.
- An ability to understand the strategic big picture.
- An ability to work well under pressure and at pace.
- Strong attention to detail.

Skills, experience and qualifications (Desirable):

- Policy experience.
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders.

You will be offered support to develop in your role, private office has an extensive learning and development offer from induction onwards. This includes offers tailored to the interests and demands of our teams alongside wider departmental or civil service offers eg through the DESNZ academy or Civil Ser

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