Head of Office - Finance Director

Do you have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment?

Are you a confident communicator who can build strong relationships and provide high-quality support to senior leaders and stakeholders?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Office to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!

Were looking for an exceptional, highly organised self-starter to lead the Finance Directors Private Office. This a pivotal, high-profile role at the heart of the Finance Directorate and often the first point of contact for external stakeholders.

It is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on prioritisation, enjoys working collaboratively, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality, professional service. Youll need strong organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, and the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels. Strong horizon-scanning and the ability to manage competing priorities will be key to supporting the Director and leadership team.

With plans to expand the scope of the Private Office, this role also offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the next phase of its development, driving improvements in how the Directorate operates.

Please note for this role that occasional travel to the London office may be required.

• Prioritising the importance and urgency of work within the team, ensuring services are delivered to a high standard and deadlines met;
• Oversight of the commissioning and delivery of high quality briefing material, ensuring the Director is supported effectively;
• Providing reasoned advice, resilience and support to the Director and other members of the Leadership Team;
• Leading the smooth rhythm of key standing items across the Directorate, including standing SLT meetings, all staff engagement and communication activities;
• Effective engagement with other Private Offices, notably the Chief Finance Officers private office to ensure senior level alignment on relevant issues, together with key contacts across other departments;
• Actioning ad hoc requests from the Director and other members of the Executive Team as required;
• Line management and personal development of Private Office team members;
• Organisation of events, from strategic planning workshops for small groups to conference style events for c100 attendees.