Diary manager to the exchequer secretary

Details Reference number 326065 Salary £29,770 - £34,180 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Job grade Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area HMT - Ministerial and Communications Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Secretarial Working pattern Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This post can be based in London (1 Horse Guards Road) About the job Job summary If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth. Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more. HM Treasury is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, ways of working and thinking makes us stronger and better at developing policy that reflects the needs of every community. We embrace different views and experiences and value the new perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferrable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, gender, age ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status. We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a pioneering new cross-government hub which brings people together to play an active role in the most important issues of the day whilst working closer to the communities we serve. The campus provides the opportunity for people from all over the UK to help shape the future of the country, and our flexible working practices ensure you can collaborate effectively with our partners. It’s central government, made more accessible to you! Job description Ministerial and Communications The Ministerial and Communications Group sits at the heart of the Treasury. If you are interested in the inner workings of the Government, meeting Ministers, Senior Officials and liaising with the Press then this could be the place for you! We are a friendly and inclusive Group working on some of the most exciting issues of the day, bringing together work from across the rest of the department and engaging closely with partners across Whitehall and beyond. We provide support to Ministers, through Ministerial offices. We act as Treasury s external face, through the Press Office and Communications team. We are responsible for managing the department, through our support for the Permanent Secretary, the Second Permanent Secretaries, the Treasury Board, and the Executive Management Board (EMB), and our ownership of Treasury governance structures. The Group is led by the Permanent Secretary. About the team This is an exciting, challenging role in a warm and supportive team, offering the chance to work in the centre of government and help deliver Treasury policy across a broad and complex portfolio. The Exchequer Secretary has an important and interesting portfolio covering a significant amount of high-profile HMT objectives. The Exchequer Secretary is responsible for growth and productivity, a core part of Treasury’s business, covering a wide range of policy including investment zones, infrastructure, regulation, competition, foreign direct investment, digital economy, skills, migration and more. The Exchequer Secretary is also the Minister responsible for energy, environment and climate policy and taxes, as well as excise duties (including alcohol, tobacco and gambling). The Exchequer Secretary relies upon their Private Office to help them carry out their role and to work with the wider Treasury in driving forward the Ministers’ policy agendas. The Office works with the Minister, to seek their steers on policy decisions and provide private advice. It also organises other elements of the Exchequer Secretary’s workload including their diary, correspondence, engagement with Parliament and supporting them in handling their relationship with the Treasury. The postholder will join a friendly and encouraging team of 6 (Private Secretary, three Assistant Private Secretaries, Diary Manager and Registry Manager). You will also work collaboratively with the Minister’s press officer and Junior Ministers’ speechwriters. About the Job This role is stretching and exciting and will give you the opportunity to work at pace, on high-profile issues! Private office provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work closely with Ministers, and better understand the role of Parliament and the media in policy making and presentation As Diary Manager you will gain first-hand experience of core Government processes, including during high-profile fiscal events. You will enjoy a great deal of autonomy and benefit from opportunities to apply your judgment. You will contribute to an office ethos which focuses on well-being and development, at both a personal and team level. The postholder will play a key role in a team passionate about providing a world-class Private Office service to the Exchequer Secretary . This post would suit a self-starting EO/Range C who is looking to develop their critical thinking skills and experience of working with Ministers, in readiness for applying for HEO/SEO. You will ensure an appropriate balance between departmental, parliamentary and personal priorities in a busy and fast-paced diary. We are looking for someone who will: Lead all aspects of the minister’s diaryincluding arranging meetings on behalf of the minister, working with Treasury officials, private offices across government and organisations related to the portfolio, from trade associations to reform groups and lobbyists; Process all incoming invitations (for meetings, speeches, receptions etc.) and advise the minister accordingly; Commission briefings and speeches for all meetings and events that the minister attends, including compiling their daily briefing pack; Co-ordinate and handle all logistical arrangements for meetings to ensure they run efficiently, arrange travel and take into account value for money considerations; Liaise with other diary managers to agree ministerial rotas for recess, sitting Fridays and weekend duty; Take responsibility for records management in relation to the diary, including electronic filing, so that requests under the Freedom of Information Act can be met; Support the private secretaries in the day-to-day running of the office, which could include arranging the weekend box, looking after the ministerial rooms and meeting and greeting visitors from reception. Depending on your progress, we would consider a variety of opportunities for you to support the minister in their wider policy roles, including in policy development, events in Parliament, and meetings with different organisations. If you would like more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Hugo Lucas ([email protected]) Person specification We are looking for the below behaviours and we will ask you to demonstrate these in your application form. Please review the Candidate FAQ document that is attached to the advert for guidance on how to complete your application form. Managing a Quality Service – Ability to deliver a high quality, proactive service in a fast-paced pressurised environment. Delivering at pace – Ability to work independently and manage a full workload to deliver deadlines and priorities. Communicating and influencing – Ability to communicate clearly and influence effectively, confidently dealing with senior partners, policy makers and industry figures to build positive relationships, and working collaboratively within a team. The lead criteria is: Managing a quality service If we receive a large number of applications, applications will be assessed against this criteria alone first. They will then considered against the other criteria if they have met the minimum score on the lead criteria. Behaviours We ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,770, HM Treasury contributes £8,037 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant) Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave package Onsite restaurant and coffee bar. The London office also offers a gym, showers and prayer room Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, season ticket advances and payroll giving Access to a retail discounts and cashback site A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help meet the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity (e.g. women in the Treasury, ethnic minority network, LGBT* network, faith and belief network). HM Treasury operates an office based working approach across all Treasury sites - Darlington, London, and Norwich, with the expectation of achieving 50% attendance in the office as a minimum requirement, along with the flexibility of working remotely. This blended working approach allows you to work collaboratively, meet stakeholders face to face, support others and promotes a healthy work life balance (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. All our offices have been recently modernised and designed to collaborate and connect with colleagues as well as desk and quiet space to allow a range of ways to work. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. Recruitment Timeline Closing date: 27/11/23 Shortlisting: w/c 27/11/23 Interviews: w/c 4/12/23 This timeline is indicative and may be subject to change. We will inform you if there is a substantial change to the recruitment timeline. If your contact details change at any time during the selection process, please ensure you update your Civil Service Jobs Profile. Eligibility Statement A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role in the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Checks will be performed as part of pre-employment checks in line with this. Please refer to the Candidate FAQ document attached to the advert for more information. Individuals appointed to the Treasury Group will be subject to National Security Vetting. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out applicants will normally need to have lived in the UK for at least 3 out of the past 5 years. A lack of UK residency in itself is not always a bar to security clearance but the Department will need to consider eligibility on a case by case basis using all information that can be obtained following a successful application. Everyone working with government assets must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks. For many roles, security clearance is also required. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements of the role before they can be appointed. The level of security clearance required for this role is Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) Please read the Vetting Charter for information on what to expect during the vetting process and what will be expected from you. Many areas of your life may be explored during your vetting journey, and it is important that every individual, regardless of their background and experiences, should feel comfortable going through this personal process, whilst having confidence that it is fair, proportionate, and inclusive. These short videos address common concerns and preconceptions which applicants may have about national security vetting. If you have questions relating to security clearances, please contact [email protected] Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission s recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information Complaints Process: Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment based on fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact HMT by email at: [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.