Private Secretery
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | National |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Central Government |
| Salary | £650 Per Day |
| Start Date | September 28th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7726 - PSR1JP00105187 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Private Secretery to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be National.
Job Summary:
Legal Aid Agency Digital (LAAD) is transforming services that help people access legal aid, while strengthening cyber resilience, improving delivery planning and driving better value for money across the agency. LAAD works at the heart of a high-profile environment where digital services support critical justice outcomes and are subject to significant external scrutiny. As a Private Secretary: Technical Lead, you will support the Chief of Staff and Director and operate close to senior decision-making, coordinating priorities, managing complex stakeholder relationships, providing high-quality briefings, tracking delivery, and applying sound judgement in a fast-paced environment. Success requires initiative, excellent communication, strong organisation and confidence working with technical, financial and governance matters.
Skills & experience required bullet points:
- Strong ability to work with autonomy and adapt confidently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- A proactive and thoughtful approach, with the confidence to use initiative while contributing to collective outcomes.
- Well-developed leadership skills, including the ability to motivate others, create cohesion and sustain momentum
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to balance competing demands and deliver a quality service
- Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders, including the ability to manage upwards constructively and with sensitivity.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with an emphasis on trust, collaboration, and influence.
- Sound judgement, with the ability to navigate complexity, manage risk, and offer practical, well-considered solutions.
- Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to convey messages clearly, thoughtfully, and with impact.
- Comfort working with detailed or technical subject matter, e.g. Oracle or similar systems, or in a digital context in a large-scale operation.
- Experience or awareness of working within a Private Office or similarly fast-paced, senior-facing environment.
- Understanding of organisational strategy, governance, and operating context.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Strong ability to work with autonomy and adapt confidently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
