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The International and Domestic Strategy and Engagement (ISED) directorate sits at the heart of the Home Office International System and acts as the central strategic and coordination function for the department’s engagement and partnerships with local and UK domestic partners. ISED champions the systems, steers the department through the recent International Strategy, and comprises of deep country- and region-specific expertise.

ISED is a cross-cutting Directorate, with an overview of all Home Office priorities. The International Engagement Team within ISED delivers ministerial and official-level bilateral and multilateral engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop, connect with a wide range of people and engagement structure within a high performing policy group.

ISED is made up of four units: 1. Europe and Multilateral 2. Africa, Middle East and Asia 3. UK Domestic, Overseas Territories, Americas & 5EYEs 4. International Strategy and Capabilities

This role sits within the newly-formed Directorate Support Team, who support corporate and business administration delivery across the whole of ISED. You will work with a small friendly team, headed by a G7 Chief of Staff. Our team values are proactivity, compassion, transparency and innovation. Our team delivers support to named teams as well as a central function that benefits ISED as a whole.

We actively embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity, to enable us to reflect the communities that we serve. We provide people with the opportunity to work at pace and deliver in stretching roles. You will learn a lot in your day to day work – but we also provide excellent wider learning and development opportunities.

Due to business requirements this post is not suitable for part time working.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the International Engagement team within ISED. The International Engagement team has responsibility for representing the department on the international stage.

Our work is high-profile and can vary significantly day-to-day dependent upon international events and current affairs.

This is a fast-paced and stimulating role within a supportive and friendly team. They provide opportunities to engage at the highest levels and represent the department internationally, including travel to support visits by ministers and senior officials.

This is an excellent entry level roles for both domestic and international policy, diplomacy and wider civil service work.

The post holder will need to build up an understanding of the foreign policy context and stay abreast of Home Office policy developments. They will be in the privileged position of looking across the full breadth of the Home Office’s international priorities so will be exposed to a wide range of policy areas. This is demanding but rewarding work and, while the post holder will be stretched at times, they will be supported by the team and wider directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the International Engagement team within ISED. The International Engagement team has responsibility for representing the department on the international stage.

Our work is high-profile and can vary significantly day-to-day dependent upon international events and current affairs.

This is a fast-paced and stimulating role within a supportive and friendly team. They provide opportunities to engage at the highest levels and represent the department internationally, including travel to support visits by ministers and senior officials.

This is an excellent entry level roles for both domestic and international policy, diplomacy and wider civil service work.

The post holder will need to build up an understanding of the foreign policy context and stay abreast of Home Office policy developments. They will be in the privileged position of looking across the full breadth of the Home Office’s international priorities so will be exposed to a wide range of policy areas. This is demanding but rewarding work and, while the post holder will be stretched at times, they will be supported by the team and wider directorate.

This role will have the following responsibilities:

PA Support to DD

ISED PAs are the centre point of contact of colleagues needing to access and engage with the SCS. Local priorities and ways of working will be determined by the individual needs of your principal, but you can expect the key responsibilities of this role to be:

• Diary and inbox management for your principle


• Supporting day to day delivery through day packs or prioritisation


• Working with the Unit SMT to support the DD and curate messaging to your principle


• Working with other PAs to ensure join up across units, and with the DG PO team to ensure SCS messaging is cascaded

Secretariat Assistant

The Secretariat team lead on the delivery of ISEDs obligations to reply to Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information Requests and Ministerial Correspondence. The team proactively drafts and leads on these items to reduce the burden on ISED Policy teams and acts as the centre of excellence in ISED supporting colleagues. Within this role, key tasks would be:

• Daily check of PQs, FOIs and Correspondence


• Lead initial drafting of anything received


• Work with teams to upskill colleagues


• Understand and advise on FOIs, PQs and correspondence


• Delivery and management of the ISED Public Lines Pack and On Call Rota


• Design and maintenance a database of responses for audit purposes


• Management of the Home Office Diptels, in tandem with FCDO


• Minuting of SLT Meetings and distribution across ISED

• You communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the director and You can use appropriate methods of communication over email, telephone, and face-to-face.


• You enjoy working with people at all levels, internal and external, to deliver results, as you will be liaising with senior officials and offices across Whitehall.


• You build effective partnerships and relationships both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds.


• You are adept at influencing and negotiating with others to achieve timely results.


• You exercise discretion, tact and diplomacy in managing sensitive, personal and confidential matters.


• Your role with involve close working with the deputy director, so you must be able to gain a clear understanding of their needs and expectations. You will need to understand the priorities of the Department and how your work supports its objectives.


• You are confident working with senior officials and external stakeholders.


• You remain calm whilst working under pressure and to demanding deadlines whilst maintaining a flexible approach.


• You can think on your feet and take the initiative. You can make decisions when needed and are accountable for your actions and your performance.


• You take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results.

The successful candidate will be motivated, flexible and adaptable in their approach to work, and when required support with other tasks. It is essential that the post holder can work at a fast pace and can prioritise their work effectively.

They will also need to be a good communicator, both verbal and written, and be comfortable engaging with senior management and other Private Offices across government, external and international stakeholders, law enforcement, and the voluntary sector.

Essential criteria:

• Strong interpersonal skills to build good working relationships with both internal and external partners.


• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), and the ability to juggle competing demands across challenging portfolios.


• Given the often-changing priorities with each country and policy area, the post holder will need to be adaptable and flexible, effectively prioritising work and often working at pace.


• The post holder will have the ability to take the lead on some issues. Autonomy and the ability to work as part of a small team are key requirements.

Desirable criteria:

• The ability to demonstrate interest in international relations. Experience working on International matters is highly desirable.


• Experience of working with senior stakeholders on complex issues.


• Previous PA experience is highly desirable.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing


• Delivering at Pace


• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Communicating and Influencing

• Learning and development tailored to your role


• An environment with flexible working options


• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity


• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

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