Are you looking for a fast-paced and high-profile role, working closely with our partners across the department, Ministers’ Private Offices, and No. 10? If so, then this could be the role for you About the Team The Public Appointments Team is a new team, managed by the Head of Public Appointments and Corporate Governance, that has drawn together roles and responsibilities that previously sat across HM Treasury (HMT). We provide a centre of expertise on public appointments within the Treasury and guide the process for all of the appointments that the Treasury is responsible for, which includes some of the most high-profile roles with huge national significance. About the Job In this role, you will: Effectively leading the team to deliver agreed priorities and objectives, ensuring they’re supported in both their work and their personal development. Ensure effective and high-quality campaigns are run at pace across all public appointments for which HMT is responsible. Navigating complex and, at times, delicately balanced partner relationships, proactively managing competing priorities, working collaboratively and to tight deadlines. Develop and maintain close relationships both within HMT and with our key partners including Cabinet Office, No.10, appointments teams in other Government Departments and the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Deliver an efficient service that produces high-quality, diverse public appointees who add the best value to the Boards and Committees of the arm’s length bodies for which HMT is responsible, and to the government as a whole. Apply and interpret the Governance Code from the planning stages to Ministerial agreement of appointees; taking the initiative to identify risks and provide solutions. This is a high-profile role, operating in a high-pressure environment. We are looking for someone resilient with the ability to deliver at pace. This is a stretching role working with many teams across HMT and establishing a brand-new system for the handling of HMT public appointments. About You This would suit someone with strong leadership and management skills, who is able to support and motivate a team who are working under pressure whilst remaining calm to provide clear direction and advice. You should be able to build, deliver and adapt complex processes to ensure high quality and timely outputs that comply with regulatory and governance standards. You will also be able to confidently persuade and negotiate with senior partners, leading challenging conversations and maintaining positive and trusted relationships. Experience of navigating governance or public appointments processes in a large organisation and an understanding of their importance is crucial. Some of the Benefits our people love 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours) Generous parental and adoption leave packages Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at hrrecruitmenthmtreasury.gov.uk.