Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate Affairs)
£156,032 p/a + benefits
London SW1, Pall Mall
Closing date: Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 17:00 BST
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate Affairs). This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Commonwealth and make a real difference to our family of sovereign states, assisting them in the fulfilment of the values and principles embodied in the Commonwealth Charter, and in the implementation of the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate Affairs) is responsible for managing the operations of the Secretariat and deputises for the Secretary-General in an official capacity where required. The Deputy Secretary-General ensures there is inter-sectoral coherence of programmes and projects as well as in elevating the profile and leadership of the Commonwealth in priority programme areas.
The Deputy Secretary-General (Corporate Affairs) has line responsibility for the following Divisions and Units in the Secretariat: Corporate Services Division; Communications Division; Human Resources and Facilities Management Division; Strategy, Portfolio, Planning and Digital Division; and Office facilities provided to the Commonwealth Small States Office, Geneva and the Joint Office for Commonwealth Permanent Missions to the United Nations, New York
A strategic thinker, you will have clear evidence of at least 15 years of leading in a substantive senior executive role, with results delivered in areas of work relevant to this role. You will have a post-graduate degree in international relations, public administration, law or other fields relevant to this role. You will have a proven track record of achieving success within complex political and governmental settings and have substantial people management skills. Excellent financial management, communication and negotiation skills are vital, as is experience of working within different jurisdictions of the Commonwealth and experience of working with a diverse workforce.
We are the inter-governmental body of the Commonwealth, responsible for promoting democracy, development and respect for diversity amongst our 56 members. If you are a citizen of one of the Commonwealth countries, and keen to make a major contribution internationally, please apply now. Please refer to attached documents on our website for more information.
This closing date for applications is 17:00 BST on 4 June 2025.
We are the inter-governmental body of the Commonwealth, responsible for promoting democracy, development and respect for diversity amongst our 56 members. If you are a citizen of one of the Commonwealth countries, and keen to make a major contribution internationally, please apply now. Please refer to attached documents on our website for more information.
