Political Deputy to the No10 North Deputy Chief of Staff to the PM

The role holder will: • Act as the principal political deputy and trusted adviser to the No10 North Deputy Chief of Staff, providing advice, challenge and support and representing them where appropriate. • Act as an essential co-ordinating point across Government, keeping Ministers and advisers engaged, fully sighted on the PM’s priorities and mobilised behind political activity. • Drive specific priorities and projects on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff, bringing teams together, resolving barriers and ensuring decisions are followed through. • Provide high-quality political intelligence and advice across No10 North’s priorities, identifying emerging risks and opportunities and ensuring regional perspectives inform No.10 decision-making. • Build and maintain trusted relationships with mayors, MPs, council leaders and other senior political, business and civic figures, using these relationships to build support, influence and resolve issues. • Connect No.10 North into the No.10 and wider Government political operation, working closely with Political Office, Policy, Communications and other teams to ensure priorities and activity are aligned.

Person specification The role holder will have: • Outstanding political judgement, with the ability to understand complex political dynamics and provide clear, trusted advice at the most senior level. • Strong political relationships and a sophisticated understanding of the political landscape across the regions. • A proven ability to build trusted senior relationships, persuade and influence others, and broker agreement across different interests. • The ability to operate with significant autonomy in a fast-moving environment, exercising discretion, sound judgement and excellent prioritisation. • A collaborative and practical approach, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries, solve problems and turn political priorities into action.

Additional information The salary for this role will fall within Pay Band Three. This role will be based at No10 North, with travel as required. This is not a Civil Service recruitment process and the final appointment decision rests with the appointing Minister. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Data sent to this address will be retained during the recruitment process and then deleted.

How to apply Email [email removed - click apply for more details] by COP 13 November with your CV and a 1,000-word personal statement explaining why you are the best person for the job. Please use the email subject line ‘[Deputy NTN] – Full Name Job Application’.