This is a high-profile, demanding role at the heart of Government. You core role will be to provide first-class support service to the Prime the political Head and civil service Director of the No10 Policy Unit.
The responsibilities of the role can flex based on requirements. The ideal candidate for this role is a proactive self-starter, capable of thinking ahead and using their initiative to solve problems before they arise.
Non-comprehensive list of responsibilities below:
* Provide oversight of the day-to-day business of the political Head and civil service Director of the No10 Policy Unit, ensuring receipt of timely advice and guiding the team through steers; and ensuring effective use of time.
* Ensure the smooth running of processes across the Policy Unit, mainly the production and clearance of policy advice.
* Making sure the political Head and civil service Director of the No10 Policy Unit have the advice and context they need to make decisions on the issues most important to the PM and the highest profile across all of domestic policy for example by commissioning briefing and updates as needed.
* Represent and communicate the Policy Unit senior team’s views and priorities to the wider team, and the team’s views to the senior team.
* Co-ordinating cross-team input to set strategic direction for the team and its policy programme, working closely with the No10 comms to read across to the strategic narrative.
* Build strong working relationships within the Policy Unit team, and with other teams across No10, MDU, EDS and the wider Cabinet Office; and use these to support the political Head and civil service Director in their work.
* Convene internal policy meetings with members of PU on cross-cutting issues, as well as convening meetings with external stakeholders. Attend policy meetings to take actions to circulate to attendees.
* Line management of two EAs, supporting them to prioritise and manage their time effectively.
* Being an active part of the Policy Unit SLT and wider team.
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