The Honours & Awards team of nine, led by Meg Taylor (G6), is part of the Public Bodies, Appointments and Honours team within Corporate Strategy.
The honours team manage honours nominations from across DCMS sectors, two rounds per year: New Year’s Day and the King’s Birthday. The dedicated team delivers each element of the process and works closely with Cabinet Office as well as the independent committees, SCS and Ministers. This is an exciting time to be working within the honours system, as a high priority for both our Secretary of State and our Permanent Secretary.
DCMS plays an active role in Arts & Media, Sport, and Community & Voluntary Service lists, as well as contributing to Public Service, Economy and Science Technology and Research lists. DCMS is the biggest departmental contributor of nominations to the Honours system.
You will be supported by Deputy Honours Secretaries and the team is a highly collaborative one, used to meeting firm deadlines and delivering high quality recommendations.
The role offers a high level of autonomy as well as the opportunity to work collaboratively with senior external stakeholders, including the Royal Household, No 10, Cabinet Office, Committee Chairs and members. It requires efficient management of rigorous, time bound and transparent processes. The team is experienced, knowledgeable and a highly collaborative team. DCMS is the biggest departmental contributor of nominations to the Honours system. The job includes:
- Leading the delivery of and owning responsibility for DCMS Honours nominations for specific lists, ensuring delivery of Birthday and New Year honours according to strict deadlines;
- Supporting the strategic work to pipeline honours nominations that are diverse and represent the whole country;
- Supporting the team’s relationships with the Permanent Secretary and her office, policy teams and Ministers and SpAds;
- Liaison with Cabinet Office, the Royal Household (eg. on Royal Garden Party nominations), No.10, Committee Chairs and Members;
- Working with and leading on the Honours Case Management System - a CRM database;
- Line management of EOs within the Honours Team;
- Proactively leveraging AI to streamline processes/reduce duplication.
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Honours Secretary
- Company: Government Recruitment Service
- Salary: £36,734 to £40,344 a year
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: M2 3AW
- Job type: Temporary
- Posting date: 29 Oct 2026
- Closing date: 4 Nov 2026
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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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