Private Secretary

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Department for Education Full time

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

- 272035**Salary**:

- £34,031**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DFE - Strategy Group**Type of role**:

- Policy
- Strategy**Working pattern**:

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

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- City of Westminster, London (region), SW1P 3BTAbout the job

**Job summary**:
At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels. Equality and Diversity - Department for Education

We are advertising for rewarding and critical roles working in the private office for Ministers and the Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education. This is an opportunity to work in the heart of government, supporting ministers and the Permanent Secretary as they make decisions and helping to drive forward the Department’s policies.

Successful applicants will be joining small and friendly teams, working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. These positions offer a unique insight into the department, and provide a great opportunity for people to develop skills that will support progression in the civil service.

**Job description**:

- The roles available are in Ministerial offices in the Department for Education.
- In this role, you will:
- Directly advise and work with Ministers or the Permanent Secretary to support them to deliver their priorities;
- Set direction to and work with senior civil servants and teams across the department to ensure they provide high quality advice on policy and operational issues; and,
- Support Ministers to fulfil their duties, supporting them in a wide range of meetings and events, and ensuring they are well briefed for parliamentary debates and select committees.

This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Private Office. We are looking for someone with outstanding skills and judgement; who is flexible, adaptable, and proactive in the face of changing circumstances, and confident dealing with senior stakeholders. You will get the experience of a fantastic role, brilliant colleagues, and many once-in-a-career opportunities.**Person specification**:

- Successful applicants will be hardworking and comfortable operating in high-pressure environments, particularly having the below
- **essential criteria**:

- Excellent organisational skills, and be able to prioritise competing priorities effectively to resolve difficult issues, and achieve shared goals in high pressure situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people, including working with senior stakeholders to influence others and find consensus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and confidence articulating and delivering complex and sometimes difficult messages.
- Work effectively in a team, being flexible and adaptable to support the wider team and division, and complete all work to a high standard.
- Ability to process and analyse large amounts of information, draw conclusions and weigh up conflicting evidence to make clear recommendations.

**Benefits**:
Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Department’s transfer / promotion policies.

As a member of the DfE, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK.

You will have 25 days leave, increasing by 1 day every year to a maximum of 30 days after five years’ service. In addition, all staff receive the King’s Birthday privilege holiday and 8 days’ bank and public holidays.

We offer flexible working arrangements, such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.

Most DfE employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending at least 60% of their time in an office or work setting. Changes to these working arrangements are available in exceptional circumstances, but must be agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the role.

Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DfE, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.

As an organisation, which exists to support education and lifelong learning, we offer our staff excellent professional development opportunities.

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**Selection process details**:

- This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience.**Application**

**Interview**

**Other Information**

Please be aware that this role can only

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