Description
The Defence Housing Service (DHS) is being created through the Armed Forces Bill to deliver a step-change in housing for the UK’s Armed Forces and their families. This is one of the most ambitious housing transformation programmes in the UK today, backed by a £9.2 billion investment.
As Deputy Chief of Staff, you will act as the senior integrator of the Chief Executive's priorities, establishing the strategic direction and operating rhythm for the organisation and ensuring the Chief Executive, Board Chair, Executive Committee, Board and its Committees receive high-quality governance, briefing, assurance and decision support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the private office, governance, business management, risk and assurance functions
- Setting strategic direction and priorities across corporate support functions
- Coordinating executive priorities, governance rhythms, key commissions, risks and stakeholder issues
- Providing strategic support and advice to the Chief Executive, Board Chair and Executive Committee
- Ensuring effective planning, coordination and delivery of business across directorates
- Representing the organisation at senior meetings and influencing key stakeholders
The role requires substantial experience operating at senior leadership level in a complex public sector, government or similarly regulated environment. You will need to demonstrate:
- Proven experience of leading and line managing senior functional leads and multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong judgement, political awareness and diplomacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly collaborative and credible with senior stakeholders
The Ministry of Defence offers a range of benefits, including a salary of £72,840 per year, a Civil Service Pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave, flexible and hybrid working, and access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications.