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Secretary for the Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
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Secretary for the Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
Location: London
Salary: £105,000 - £140,000
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
SCS Pay Band 2
Apply by closing date: 23:55 on Sunday 16th August 2026
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the most significant public inquiries in recent years. Reporting directly to the Chair, the Secretary will serve as the Inquiry's chief executive and principal adviser, responsible for establishing and leading a new organisation capable of delivering a complex, high-profile and nationally important programme of work. Operating at the intersection of public policy, law, politics and public accountability, you will provide strategic leadership across every aspect of the Inquiry's operations while ensuring that the voices and experiences of victims and survivors remain at the heart of its work.
The successful candidate will bring outstanding leadership credentials, commercial and operational acumen, and a proven ability to deliver complex programmes in highly scrutinised environments.
You will have the judgement and confidence to advise and challenge senior stakeholders, the credibility to build trust with victims and survivors, and the resilience to lead through difficult and often sensitive issues. Working closely with the Chair, Counsel and Solicitor to the Inquiry, you will be responsible for building a high-performing multidisciplinary team, establishing robust governance and financial controls, managing significant risks, and ensuring delivery to time, quality and budget.
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We are interested in hearing from outstanding leaders who have demonstrated strategic and operational excellence in complex public, regulatory, investigative, oversight or mission-driven organisations. Whilst experience of public inquiries, reviews or statutory investigations would be valuable, we are particularly interested in individuals who combine strong organisational leadership with authenticity, courage, sound judgement and a deep commitment to public service. The role calls for a leader who is both compassionate and resolute, capable of navigating public scrutiny while maintaining the confidence of victims, survivors and stakeholders across government and beyond.
Essential Criteria
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
- Significant senior leadership experience leading complex organisations, programmes or operations in highly scrutinised, politically sensitive environments, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality outcomes through multi-disciplinary teams.
- Exceptional strategic judgement, resilience and delivery grip, with the ability to navigate complexity, manage risk, oversee substantial budgets, ensure value for money, and operate effectively under significant public, political and media scrutiny.
- Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship management skills, with the credibility to build trust and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, legal advisers, victims and survivors, and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to engage sensitively and compassionately with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring victims' and survivors' experiences inform organisational decision-making and delivery.
- A strong commitment to inclusive leadership and organisational excellence, creating high-performing teams and fostering a culture of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
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Further Information
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Gatenby Sanderson at horecruitment@gatenbysanderson.com
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