Head of Office to the Permanent Secretary

As the Head of Office to the Permanent Secretary you will operate at the heart of the Department. You will be the lead Private Secretary to the Permanent Secretary and provide her strategic advice on the full range of DCMS policy issues, support her in leading the Department, and drive forward her priorities in both in DCMS and across Government. This is a fascinating role advising the most senior leader in DCMS on an exciting delivery agenda.

You will need excellent judgement, and have an outstanding ability to prioritise and organise. You will be strategic, able to spot key issues as they arise, consider competing viewpoints and advise the Permanent Secretary appropriately, staying calm and resilient under pressure.

You will be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with other, often much more senior stakeholders, as well as holding them to account for departmental delivery. You will have significant leadership experience and strong communication skills, be comfortable leading a large team and representing the Permanent Secretary at the most senior levels across Government.