Chief of Staff to the Permanent Secretary
As a Deputy Director Chief of Staff, you will be managing a 20-30 person, multi-office network supporting a number of senior officials.
The team is one of the most dynamic teams in DCMS involved in all aspects of departmental business, supporting the Department’s senior leadership team with a high quality service.
Working as part of the wider PO team, Officials Private Office is a close-knit, friendly team working across the whole breadth of the department’s work. Working closely with DCMS senior leaders, ministerial private offices and policy officials, you will be part of a fast paced team, where you will need to engage regularly with the most senior parts of the department and have a good strategic eye.
This is a unique opportunity to influence decisions at the highest levels of government while helping ensuring DCMS is operating at its best.
The Chief of Staff provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Permanent Secretary's Office and the network of Director General (DG) Private Offices (PO) across the newly expanded department.
The Chief of Staff acts as the Permanent Secretary's principal adviser on corporate and cross-cutting issues, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into effective action across the organisation. They provide leadership to the collective officials' PO function, strengthen alignment between senior offices, and ensure effective coordination with Ministerial POs.
The role is accountable for:
- Supporting the Permanent Secretary in the effective running of the department.
- Acting as a senior troubleshooter on complex, sensitive and cross-cutting issues.
- Leading and managing the Permanent Secretary's PO and DG PO network.
- Building coherence across senior leadership structures and ways of working.
- Leading a review of support arrangements for the Permanent Secretary and DGs to ensure they remain fit for purpose within an expanded department.
- Strengthening links between officials' POs, Ministerial POs and central corporate functions.
- Supporting crisis management and major incident responses affecting departmental leadership.
The post-holder contributes directly to the effectiveness of departmental leadership, governance, organisational performance and delivery.
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Company: Government Recruitment Service
Salary: £86,000 to £86,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: London
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 12 Nov 2026
Closing date: 29 Nov 2026
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Chief of Staff to the Permanent Secretary employer: Government Recruitment Service
The Ministry of Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a robust pension scheme, the MoJ fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to influence key financial strategies that impact the nation. Located nationally, this role provides the unique advantage of engaging with diverse stakeholders across the UK, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful contributions to public service.
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