Head of Chief Executive's Office

The Head of Chief Executive’s Office is a critical role responsible for enabling the Chief Executive of The National Archives to operate strategically and with maximum impact internally and externally.

Leading the United Kingdom’s official archive in preserving over 1,000 years of iconic national documents, the Chief Executive holds statutory responsibilities and the titles of Keeper of Public Records, Historical Manuscripts Commissioner and the King’s Printer.

As the Chief Executive’s principal adviser and the leader of the Private Office and Governance functions, you will have the opportunity to influence strategy, connect senior stakeholders, and help ensure the organisation operates with clarity, purpose and impact.

This role may be of particular interest to those who enjoy:

• Operating at the most senior levels of an organisation.
• Navigating complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Turning strategic priorities into tangible outcomes.
• Leading high‑performing teams through change and delivery.
• Combining governance excellence with pace, agility and sound judgement.

You will:

• Act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive, providing insight, challenge and strategic support.
• Facilitate key organisational priorities, bringing together senior leaders and ensuring accountability for outcomes.
• Lead a high-performing Private Office, ensuring first‑class support, briefings, decision‑making and stakeholder management.
• Oversee and continuously improve governance arrangements, supporting effective boards, committees and assurance processes.
• Manage key relationships across Government, including DCMS, Ministers’ offices, regulators and partner organisations.
• Coordinate responses to high‑profile and sensitive issues.
• Lead and develop a talented team spanning governance and executive support functions.

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TO APPLY:

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN