Principal Private Secretary (to Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Head of Private Office)
Job Title: Principal Private Secretary (to Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Head of Private Office)
Salary: The starting salary is £76,843 which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £74,002 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £85,474 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: New Scotland Yard
As the largest UK police force, the Metropolitan Police Service plays a vital role in keeping the people of London safe. With a budget of over £4bn, and a workforce of 50,000+ employees, it is one of the largest employers in the Southeast of England and is always open for business, 24/7, 365 days a year.
London is a fantastic, diverse, growing and ever-changing city, with national impact and international liaison. Showing that you understand the context of London and its communities, and that you are sensitive to its collective needs when delivering strategy will also be key.
You will be joining the top of one of the country’s most iconic institutions in a unique and critical role. Your impact will be felt directly, making a positive difference for the whole organisation and the people of London. This will be a demanding post, requiring someone who is thoughtful, resilient and driven to achieve change.
About the Role
The Principal Private Secretary will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners’ agenda and running their private offices along with the offices of all ACs and Chief Officers.
This role is varied, interesting, and demanding. You will represent the Commissioner and Deputy, resolving the most urgent issues within and beyond the organisation, and oversee private office support to all of the organisation’s most senior staff.
Above all, this is a role that requires outstanding leadership, organisation and stakeholder handling skills.
Key responsibilities
- Overseeing the delivery of the Commissioner’s and Deputy Commissioner’s agenda;
- Responsible for the development and implementation of a new Private Office group to support all Management and Chief officers and overseeing the transition of private office group into Strategy
- Line management responsibilities for Senior Staff officers/Private Secretaries within Management and Chief officer group
- Management of all Private Offices budgets and local resource management arrangements including training and succession planning arrangements
- Ensuring effective systems, processes are maintained to provide first rate support to all Principals, ensuring:
- Working alongside the Senior Staff Officer the Commissioner’s and Deputy Commissioner’s to ensure an effective and efficient private office capability is maintained in support of both Principals
- The development, implementation and maintenance of business continuity and information management policies. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, force policies and procedures following good practice and encouraging transparency Representing the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner at key meetings and having the confidence and credibility to intervene, act as a trouble-shooter to resolve issues and tensions
- Developing and maintaining highly influential and effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, across the MPS, national policing, with Home Office, No10, Cabinet Office and MOPAC
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Chief of Staff, Head of External relations, Management Board Secretariat, Communication and Engagement teams and other key internal stakeholders
- Acting as part of the Strategy and Extended SLT
How to apply
You will find a Candidate Information Pack section and the document attached. Please get familiar with it as the Candidate Pack will give you an insight into the Met, our structure, and the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, that will help inform and support your application.
Applications will be via a detailed CV, personal statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role (up to two of A4 pages).
Please do not attach two copies of your CV.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 21st May 2024.