Administrative Officer - Private Office

"What I enjoy most about working in the Private Office is the variety of the role. I know it is cliche but no two days are the same, and you never quite know what you are walking into on a Monday morning. One minute I could be responding to queries from members of the public, and the next I am pulling together speaking notes for a parliamentary sitting. The Private Office is a fast paced environment, but that is what makes it so engaging. What makes the role particularly rewarding is being able to see the positive real world impact of government policies and legislation, as well as helping members of the public directly with the questions and issues they bring to us.

We are a very close and supportive team. We work hard to keep pace with what is happening around us and we are always ready to adapt to emerging priorities. This role offers fantastic development opportunities too. Sitting at the centre of Government means we work with a wide range of Departments and teams, and there is a lot of scope to build new skills through both on the job experience and dedicated training. Personally, my role as Private Secretary to the Chief Minister has been a great platform for my own professional growth. My role has helped me build strong relationships with colleagues across Government, the Private Sector, and beyond the Isle of Man, and develop a broad understanding of the key issues and priorities being delivered."

About the role

Are you looking for a role where your organisational skills, initiative and communication style will be valued every day? Join the Cabinet Office at the centre of the Isle of Man Government and support the Private Offices of the Chief Minister and Chief Executive Officer. In this fast paced and exciting environment, you will act as a first point of contact for enquiries from the public, politicians and Government Departments, manage calendars, mailboxes and correspondence, prepare meeting rooms and refreshments, provide secretarial support, upload meeting packs and coordinate events and functions involving senior officers.

This role offers real variety, visibility and the chance to apply your strengths across every aspect of Private Office work. Bring your organisation, communication and prioritisation skills into a position that spans finance, events, information governance and records management, while working closely with senior colleagues and contributing to high profile activity across the Directorate. If you enjoy keeping things running smoothly and delivering work to a high standard, this is an opportunity to do so in a central and rewarding Government setting. Apply today!

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.

Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

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