Job summary
*Job title: Private Secretary
*Grade: 7
*Organisation: Government Agency
*Contract type: Temporary
*Employment type: Full-time
*Duration: 6 months
*Working hours: 37.5
*IR35 status: Inside
*Rate: £359.29/hour Umbrella LTD
*Location: London
*Working environment: Hybrid, (1/2 day in per week/fortnight, depending on location)
Overview
A health-related government agency is looking for a highly motivated and solution-orientated private secretary to join their Governance Office and:
*Work proactively with senior officials on the corporate management and development of the organisation as well as become involved with critical regulatory challenges
*Provide high quality, incisive briefing/advice at pace, while also understanding the bigger picture and the CEO priorities connect.
*Lead the development of new processes to build new capabilities within the team and with clear commitment to continuous improvement.

Duties and responsibilities
*Briefing and Advice: Provide high-quality, incisive briefings and advice, understanding the bigger picture and CEO priorities.
*Project Management: Support the delivery of key public health projects, conferences, and international programmes
*Governance Support: Ensure effective operation of governance committees, set agendas, resolve issues, and support public health outcomes.
*Representation: Act as a representative of the Governance Office, assisting colleagues in delivering public health outcomes.
*Corporate Management: Work proactively with senior officials on the corporate management and development of the organisation, addressing regulatory challenges.
*Process Improvement: Support the development of new processes to build team capability and commit to continuous improvement.
What you’ll get in return
*Experience working in a government organisation. Health and/or regulatory experience would be beneficial.
*Experience working in a policy, private secretary, or ministerial servicing role.
*Experience of working in a Private Office or the office of the CEO/Chair would be great.
*A good understanding of the importance of effective governance.
*Significant experience of engaging, challenging, and supporting senior stakeholders in arriving at the right decisions.
*Strong briefings experience
What you need to do now
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