Location
Elgin Ave., London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£33,744 per annum

About the Role
From healthcare to artificial intelligence, energy to national security, the Government Legal Department (GLD) provides legal advice to government departments on nation-changing subjects. GLD's vital purpose is to help the Government govern well within the rule of law, complemented by a vision to be an outstanding legal organisation committed to the highest standards of service and professionalism, and a brilliant place to work where all employees can thrive and fulfil their potential.

GLD is the largest provider of legal services across government, working on high-profile matters that touch almost every aspect of public life. It employs nearly 4,000 people, including nearly 3,000 legal professionals, with offices nationwide including Bristol, Leeds, inner and outer London, and Manchester.

The Private Office and Governance Division directly supports the Permanent Secretary, the Executive Team, and Non-Executive Board Members in the effective running of the department. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of government, supporting the Treasury Solicitor and the Executive Team, which includes four Director Generals and two Directors.

The Private Office acts as a key link and channel of communication between Whitehall and the department. You will use your judgement to identify issues and manage the flow of information and decision-making for the Permanent Secretary and the Executive Team. The role involves delivering a high-quality service supporting the Executive Team to deliver their personal and departmental priorities, including handling some of the most sensitive government matters.

This high-profile role requires discretion, excellent judgement, strong people skills, and the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks. You will work closely with senior officials across GLD and government, requiring proactivity, initiative, and a can-do approach. Initially, the role will focus on diary management with scope to support briefing, note-taking, and strategic work for the Executive Team.

Key responsibilities include managing diaries, resolving scheduling conflicts, supporting engagement with the wider legal profession, maintaining influential relationships across Whitehall, responding promptly to requests, horizon scanning for time-sensitive tasks, and assisting with inbox management and other administrative duties.

Experience
Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues.
Capability to work effectively under pressure and at pace.
Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills.
Experience navigating multiple and conflicting priorities to achieve the best outcome.

About you
Engaging, trustworthy, supportive to peers and senior colleagues, and a team player willing to get stuck in.
Ability to deliver under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Proactive with the ability to show initiative and think strategically.

Qualifications
Familiarity with the legal profession and an understanding of the interaction between legal and policy work is desirable but not essential.

Additional Requirements
All employees must hold Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and be willing to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level.
Ability to work flexibly and adapt to competing priorities.

Behaviours
Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service