Assistant Private Secretary to The Earl and Countess of Wessex

The Household of The Earl and Countess of Wessex supports Their Royal Highnesses in all aspects of their official engagements and duties within the United Kingdom and overseas.  

Your responsibilities will be diverse, as you assist the Principal Private Secretary and the Private Secretary to The Countess of Wessex with the provision of advice in organising all aspects of official programmes for Their Royal Highnesses, including managing themed projects and patronages.

Acting as lead in managing the weekly programming priorities, you will be responsible for providing continuity and programme management oversight in support of the Principal Private Secretary.

Managing a small team of Programme Coordinators, you will supervise the detailed preparation and implementation of elements of TRH’s official programme.

Team orientated and an assured manager, you will be confident supporting the Principal Private Secretary in leading, managing and motivating the programming team.

You will be a trusted adviser, possessing good general knowledge of current affairs.

With a broad understanding of the UK's political, economic and geographical infrastructure, you have the ability to absorb and disseminate varied information and communicate this in a succinct way.

With strong administrative and organisational skills, enabled by technology, you will work to high standards with great attention to detail.

As well as diplomacy, excellent judgement will be key to this role, along with great interpersonal and communication skills. You will hold the ability to gain credibility at a senior level, both internally and externally, and represent TRH's at all levels.

A self-motivated, flexible outlook and the ability to work under pressure, along with an appetite to work at both an operational and strategic level will stand you in good stead.

Experience within the military or central government departments would be an advantage, as would experience of working on ceremonial and protocol matters.

In return you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 15% employer contribution pension scheme.