Diary Manager to the Chancellor of the Exchequer 12 Month Maternity Cover

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Job title Diary Manager to the Chancellor of the Exchequer (12 month maternity cover)Salary£26,750 - £31,000Contract TypeFixed Term Appointment of 12 monthsWorking pattern:This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexibleworking hours can be accommodated.LocationLondonAre you interested in playing an important role in a key government Department that offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the decision making that affects the whole of the UK If so, wed love to hearfrom you.We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Chancellor of the Exchequers Office Team.The office is led by the Chancellors Principal Private Secretary, who is supported by team of 5 private secretaries, a Diary Manager (the post holder),two Registry Managers and an Office Manager.The post of Chancellor of the Exchequer has been held by Rishi Sunak MP since February 2020. The Chancellor is the governments chief economy and finance minister, responsible for raising revenue through taxationor borrowing, controlling public spending, and overall stewardship of the economy. He has overall responsibility for the work at HM Treasury.The Chancellors Office is looking for a high-calibre candidate to lead on the overall management of the Chancellorsdiary. This is a fast paced, demanding and influential Private Office role at the heart of the Treasury and Whitehall, which is crucial to the smooth running of the Chancellors Private Office and the Treasury more broadly. The postholder will work in closecontact with the Chancellor and his senior team to balance government, departmental, parliamentary, and personal priorities, supported by a friendly and collaborative Private Office team.Key accountabilities include:Ensuring the smooth running of the Chancellorsdiary. The post holder will be responsible for arranging and handling the Chancellors meetings and appointments. Managing all incoming invitations to the Chancellor, acting as a filter for the flow of information to and from the Chancellor and his PrivateOffice. Supporting the private secretaries in the day-to-day running of the office, and diary managers in other ministerial offices. This could include welcoming visitors, and coordinating to ensure HMT ministerial representation for key Government and Parliamentarymeetings and functions. Responsibility for records management of the diary.The previous postholder also provided additional executive assistant support to the Principal Private Secretary. There would be scope to continue that responsibility subject to interestfrom the postholder and Principal Private Secretary.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 andthinking makes us a stronger organisation, better at developing policy that is reflective of the communities we serve. We embrace different views and experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the workwe 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, ethnicity, LGBT+ identityand socio-economic status!Some of the Benefits our people love! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the Queens birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operateflexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pensionscheme with employer contributions. Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity (e.g. women in theTreasury, ethnic minority network, LGBT* network, faith and belief network)More information about the Treasury can be found here.For more information about the role, salary, benefits and how to apply please follow the "Apply" link.If you would like to speakto the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date for applications to find out more about the job, please contact .ukIf you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online applicationform, or speak to the recruitment team at .ukOur 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 youfeel 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: .ukIf you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil ServiceCommission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.