We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted virtually by Jon Martin, and will take place on:
* Friday 7 March at 12:00pm
The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department.
It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the application, and the interview and assessment process.
Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation.
This will take place virtually, via Google Meets.
As the Deputy Director of Ceremonials you will be a visible senior leader in the department, expected to contribute to contribute to our corporate objectives and support an inclusive, open and engaged culture.
This is an opportunity to work in the Ceremonials Team, part of the Project Delivery and Major Events Directorate at DCMS.
The team is responsible for planning and delivering major projects, events and commemorations. Most recently it coordinated the delivery of Their Majesties’ Coronation and Remembrance Sunday, as well as parts of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral. The team also supports the delivery of State Visits, and in future the responsibilities may extend to supporting other major national events.
As well as leading the team of 15 you will have oversight of the Event Management Company who deliver the event planning services. The team have considerable engagement with operational partners in London including the Police, Local Authorities and The Royal Parks.
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead the planning and testing and exercising of plans for future State funerals, via our Event Management Company and in partnership with operational partners across London and with other government departments
* Lead the planning and delivery of annual Ceremonial events including Remembrance Sunday and inbound State visits, via our Event Management Company and in partnership with operational partners across London and with other government departments.
* Lead Ceremonials related policy (e.g. Union Flag flying and silences).
* Manage a team of 15 and an annual budget of £5,371,201
* Working closely with Commercial, develop future procurement activity for major events
* Work closely with others across DCMS, other Government Departments and partners to support and improve event delivery skills and capabilities.
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