Diary Manager to the Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33,890 to £36,056 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Private Office Allowance of 18% |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 454581/1 |
Summary
The successful candidate will be required to work in the London office at Old Admiralty Building at least 3 days a week, while the Minister is present.
The successful candidate will be an assertive and confident individual who is eager to learn and looking for exposure to a policy making environment. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills and be able to function effectively as part of a team, while remaining calm and reliable under pressure. We are looking for someone with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, along with an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both with the Minister and other senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Working closely with the Minister and office to manage conflicting priorities to ensure the smooth running of the diary and office;
- Planning and managing appointments while keeping people informed of changes in the daily schedule, and using your own judgement to ensure that meetings are arranged in the most efficient order;
- Building strong relationships with other ministerial offices, senior colleagues, and the Minister’s constituency team;
- Oversight of all invitations and correspondence, working with policy and communications colleagues to advise and take forward;
- Coordinating the logistics of meetings and visits, including arranging travel and commissioning briefings;
- Preparing diary and briefing packs for the Minister;
- Managing and reviewing office processes to deliver a quality service.
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