Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister

Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Assistant Private Secretary to the Minister Department for Work and Pensions Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 22nd October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 482757 Salary £44,355 - £45,065 Effective from 1 July 2025 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Higher Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Business area DWP - Private Office Type of role Policy Working pattern Full-time, Job share Number of jobs available 2 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Westminster, London About the job Job summary The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, labour market, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department, we administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 23 million claimants and customers. We have several vacancies offering the chance to work with Ministers and Special Advisers (Spads), helping them to address challenges that affect the lives of people across the country. These roles provide an opportunity to see how Ministers, Special Advisers and the Civil Service operate in a way that is rarely matched in other roles of the same grade. Job description In this role you will be responsible for: Working closely with Ministers and Special Advisers to deliver on the Government’s priorities and make sure they are clearly understood across the Department. Working alongside senior stakeholders across the Department, including both policy and operations, to