Private Secretary (to an Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner)
Job Title: Private Secretary (to an Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner)
Salary: The starting salary is £57,301 which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £54,460 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £66,356 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 Private Secretary will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the private office function on behalf of their principal – a member of the Met’s management board.
This role is varied, interesting, and demanding. You will represent your principal, working with the Principal Private Secretary to resolve the most urgent issues within and beyond the organisation, and manage a small team and office who directly support your principal.
Above all, this is a role that requires outstanding leadership, organisation and stakeholder handling skills.
Key responsibilities
- Overseeing the delivery of your principal’s agenda
- Delivering a first class private office service to your principal, with effective systems, processes and ways of working to provide first rate support to all principals.
- Representing your principal and having the confidence and credibility to intervene and 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, including Commanders and Deputy Assistant Commissioner’s MOPAC, and your colleagues across private office
- Leading a team of people in the Private Office team, including Personal assistants/diary managers and staff officers
- Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the Principal Private Secretary. Chief of Staff, Head of External Relations, Management Board Secretariat, Communication and Engagement teams and other key internal stakeholders
- 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 in line with Principals portfolio responsibilities
- Acting as part of the Private Office 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.