Head of Ceremonial - Belfast, United Kingdom - Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Office

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Belfast, United Kingdom

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- £54,358 - £61,585

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Grade 7

Grade 7

Contract type:

Permanent
Type of role:
Operational Delivery
Working pattern:
Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
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This position is based at MOJ NIO Erskine House, BT1 4GFAbout the job

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Department NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE

Post Vacant Head of Ceremonial

Location Belfast

Duration Permanent

Applications Invited From External, level transfer, on promotion

Closing Date 27th March 2024

Who we are

Inclusion and diversity

The Northern Ireland Office strives to be an inclusive employer and is recognised by its staff and externally as being an employer where Diversity and Inclusion are valued.

We hold a Diversity & Inclusion Charter Mark and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader organisation.

In March 2018 we won the award for Best Employer for Diversity & Equality in Northern Ireland (small employer category) in a Gala Award ceremony hosted by Legal-Island, a multi-award winning workplace compliance company based in Northern Ireland.

We have an active D&I network supporting colleagues through D&I Advocates, championed by our Directors.

We want all our people to feel valued for who they are and we are confident that you will find the NIO a warm, welcoming and inclusive place to work.

What we do

Background:

The Northern Ireland Office represents Northern Ireland interests at a UK Government level and UK Government interests in Northern Ireland.

We have a wide range of responsibilities, including:

underpinning political stability in Northern Ireland; overseeing the Northern Ireland devolution settlement; leading on national security policy in Northern Ireland; addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland's past; delivering elections and constitutional reform in Northern Ireland; playing a key role in rebalancing the NI economy; and representing NI interests, including on the border with Ireland, following the exit from the EU.

Our small size and diverse portfolio create a stimulating, fast-paced and challenging working environment, with regular engagement with a range of Ministers and senior officials.

We support flexible working and have a modern, flexible IT system which helps enable this.

About the Role:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead on the Department's planning for BRIDGES including LONDON BRIDGE and Other BRIDGE events which are likely to be high profile in Northern Ireland

Includes:

Attendance at Cabinet Officeled XWH/Royal Household planning meetings
Secretariat to the NIO's own BRIDGES governance structures including the Strategic (GOLD) and Operational (SILVER) planning groups
Maintenance and oversight of the Everbridge alert system
Management of Partners including procurement and contract management
Development of a new version of Op SHAMROCK including the Ceremonial plan
Testing, exercising and recces
Ensure comprehensive planning and effective delivery for visits by members of the Royal Family, including the Secretary of State's annual Garden Party.
Responsible for delivery of the Honours rounds for the Department and any matters relating to ceremonial medals or other awards
Oversight of a range of other protocol issues including:
Lord-Lieutenants (LLs), Deputy LLs,
Car pool and management of the selfdrive, including contracted supplier of chauffeur services
Consequentials of the change of Monarch including supporting the ERII Memorialisation Committee, new Great Seal for Northern Ireland and a change in the Coat of Arms

Essential Criteria:

An ability to communicate and influence a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Collaboration skills, demonstrating the ability to work effectively across boundaries to achieve organisational priorities.
A proven track record in delivering high profile visits and/or events.
Excellent leadership capability, able to motivate and inspire a small and very highperforming team.

Desirable Citeria:

Experience of working with the Royal Households or in a role that requires a comprehensive understanding of royal protocol.
Experience in finance, procurement and/or contract management.

Selection Process:

The selection and interview process will consist of two stages. Additional information received after the closing date will not be considered.

SECURITY CLEARANCE Security clearance to SC level will be required for this post.

FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the post may be obtained from x

**Please note that due to the high interest in NIO opportunities, feedback cannot be given if you are unsuccessful at sift stage. Feedback is available on request if unsuccessful f