Head of Public Appointments & Corporate Governance

About the GroupMinisterial and Communications (MinComm) The Ministerial and Communications Group sits at the heart of the Treasury. If you are interested in the inner workings of government, meeting ministers, senior officials and liaising with the press then this could be the place for you! We are a friendly and inclusive Group working on some of the most exciting issues of the day, bringing together work from across the rest of the department and engaging closely with partners across Whitehall and beyond.We provide support to ministers, through ministerial offices. We act as Treasury's external face, through the Press Office and Communications team. We are responsible for managing the department, through our support for the Permanent Secretary, the Second Permanent Secretaries, the Treasury Board, and the Executive Management Board (EMB), and our ownership of Treasury governance structures.About the TeamThe Public Appointments & Corporate Governance Team is a recently created team within the MinComm Group that is led by an E2 (this role), and consist of two branches:The Corporate Governance branch, which is an established team consisting of a Head of Governance, two governance officers and a conflicts officer. Together they play a critical role in enabling the strategic oversight of the department, overseeing all aspects of the departments governance processes, including acting as the secretariat to the Executive Management Board and Treasury Board and their sub-committees, and owning the relationship with departmental non-executive directors.The Public Appointments branch, which consists of three other individuals, who provide a centre of expertise on public appointments within HMT and guide the process for all the appointments HMT is responsible for, including some of the most high-profile roles with huge national significance, such as the Governor of the Bank of England.About the JobThis is an exciting role at the heart of the Treasury. Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Permanent Secretary, the postholder will play a key role in ensuring the senior echelons of the department are focusing on the key strategic issues discussing the right issues at the right time.HM Treasury is responsible for some of the most important public appointments across government, including the Governor and Deputy Governors of the Bank of England. It is essential that these campaigns are run effectively to ensure that the best possible candidates are secured. This is a critical role, which oversees all aspects of this process.This role will also play a key part in the leadership of the Ministerial & Communications Group. They will be an active member of the Group Management Team and will particularly be expected to provide corporate leadership to those based in Darlington, where they will be the most senior member of the group.The key accountabilities of the post are:Providing inclusive and effective leadership and management to the Public Appointments and Corporate Governance Team, as well as supportive line management of four DGs private offices. Together this will mean line management or countersigning management of fifteen people of varying grades. These are distinct teams, and strong leadership will be required to build a unified and supporting team culture.Leading all aspects of the public appointments process to ensure that all appointments are completed effectively and in line with best practice, also leading on engagement with the Cabinet Office and the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Working closely with ministers, special advisers, and No.10 to secure the best candidates in the necessary timeframes.Being responsible for the Corporate Governance team working with the Executive Management Board to ensure that the departments governance is effective and that the relevant boards and committees are operating in a joined up and strategic manner, discussing pertinent issues at the right times.Playing a key part in the overall leadership of the expanded Leadership & Governance team. Working with the (Deputy Director) Chief of Staff and Private Secretary to the Permanent Secretary, this individual will develop the culture and ethos of the L&G team, ensuring an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere where everyone feels motivated and able to deliver.Contributing to the Ministerial and Communications groups corporate agenda, including building a supportive and inclusive team culture for all those in the group based in Darlington. The post holder will also contribute to the development of the wider Darlington Economic Campus, through active membership of the Campus Senior Leadership Team.Candidate Drop-In Session We will be running a candidate drop-in session for this role to give you greater insight about the role as well as the chance to learn more about HM Treasury and the recruitment process. If you would like to join us, then use the appropriate link below to join the call at the right time. 14th January 2025 14:00 15:00 Join the meeting now If you would like to speak to the hiring manager informally prior to the closing date for applications to find out more about the job, please contact Jonathan Crisp )