Overview
Deputy Secretary Bombing Inquiry Jobs in Omagh, UK at Ministry of Justice
Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Departments pay on transfer / pay on promotion rules. The national starting salary is £71,381. The London starting salary is £75,674. Your salary will be dependent on your base location Please note, if you choose Belfast as your location, you will be based at Bradford Court, not Erskine House.
BACKGROUND The Omagh Bombing Inquiry was established in February 2024 to examine whether the tragic bombing in Omagh on 15 August 1998 – in which 31 lives were lost and hundreds were injured- could have been prevented by UK state authorities. The Inquiry is chaired by the Rt Hon Lord Turnbull, a former Scottish High Court judge. Since its establishment, the Inquiry has held preliminary, commemorative and opening statement hearings.
It will continue to take evidence in both public and private sessions in Belfast and Omagh over the coming months and years. The Inquirys work will involve the detailed examination of highly sensitive material and engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including victims and survivors, government bodies and law enforcement agencies. The Inquirys purpose is to establish the facts, consider whether the events leading to the attack could have been foreseen or prevented, and make recommendations.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Deputy Secretary is the senior operational and strategic deputy to the Secretary of the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. The role exists to provide leadership, oversight and coordination across the Inquirys policy, operational, communications, and corporate functions, ensuring the organisation delivers its statutory responsibilities effectively, transparently and with the highest levels of integrity. You will support the Secretary in leading the Inquiry Secretariat, act as a key advisor to the Chair, and ensure that the Inquiry maintains a clear focus on its Terms of Reference, programme of work, and the needs and interests of victims and survivors.
The role also carries responsibility for maintaining strong governance, effective resource management, and high-quality organisational performance in a complex and sensitive environment. You will deputise for the Secretary as required, representing the Inquiry in senior forums and ensuring continuity of leadership, direction and decision-making. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: 1.
Leadership & Support to the Secretary Support the Secretary in providing strategic leadership across the Inquiry and act as their senior deputy when required. Lead cross-secretariat coordination, ensuring alignment of policy, operational, communications and corporate activity. Provide senior advice to the Secretary and Chair on organisational issues, risks and delivery priorities.
2. Governance & Assurance Maintain effective governance and controls, ensuring decisions and processes are documented and transparent. Oversee organisational risk management, identifying issues early and driving mitigations.
3. Financial & Resource Management Support effective budget management, ensuring resources are allocated appropriately and monitored against spend. Ensure value for money, maintaining proportionate controls and compliant financial processes. Oversee procurement activity, working with commercial and finance colleagues to secure and manage contracts. Contribute to workforce and resource planning, ensuring the Inquiry has the capability and capacity to deliver its programme of work.
4. People Leadership & HR Provide visible, inclusive leadership for a multi-disciplinary Secretariat team, setting clear expectations and supporting a positive, high-performing culture. Lead recruitment and workforce planning, ensuring the Inquiry has the right skills and capacity at each stage of its programme. Oversee performance, wellbeing and development, ensuring staff receive clear objectives, constructive feedback and appropriate support. Foster an open, collaborative working environment, modelling Civil Service and the Inquirys values and promoting diversity and inclusion.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Support the development and delivery of strategic engagement with victims, survivors, government bodies and external partners. Support trusted engagement with the Inquirys Chairman and office holders, as well as senior stakeholders across Government. Build productive relationships with senior stakeholders, using strong influencing skills to support delivery. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
The post holder will need to demonstrate the following in their application and at interview:
Leadership You have proven experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver at pace, creating a positive, inclusive culture and supporting people to perform at their best. Communication and Influencing You communicate clearly and confidently, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and shaping decisions through evidence, insight and strong…
Title: Deputy Secretary Bombing Inquiry
Company: Ministry of Justice
Location: Omagh, UK
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