Location
Richmond

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£70,000 per annum

About the Role
The Head of Chief Executive’s Office is a critical leadership role responsible for enabling the Chief Executive of The National Archives to operate strategically and with maximum impact both internally and externally. Leading the United Kingdom’s official archive in preserving over 1,000 years of iconic national documents, the Chief Executive holds statutory responsibilities and the titles of Keeper of Public Records, Historical Manuscripts Commissioner and the King’s Printer.

As the Chief Executive’s principal adviser and leader of the Private Office and Governance functions, you will influence strategy, connect senior stakeholders, and ensure the organisation operates with clarity, purpose and impact.

This role is ideal for those who enjoy operating at the most senior levels of an organisation, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, turning strategic priorities into tangible outcomes, leading high-performing teams through change and delivery, and combining governance excellence with pace, agility and sound judgement.

Experience
- Significant experience in stakeholder management, including engagement with senior officials, ministers, or external partners, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Proven organising, prioritisation and delivery skills, managing multiple competing demands and driving complex cross-cutting activities
- Experience of leading or operating within governance frameworks, including boards, committees, and assurance processes
- Good understanding of Public Sector governance, accountability, assurance frameworks and the annual business planning cycle

About you
- Excellent judgement and decision-making, able to operate effectively in challenging and fast-paced environments
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information clearly and concisely
- Visible, credible leadership and professionalism with a collaborative and approachable style focused on enabling others to succeed
- Ability to quickly build trusted relationships with executives, senior leaders and stakeholders

Qualifications
- SC clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is required, which necessitates UK residency for at least the past three years