Head of Legacy and Community Engagement - G20 Taskforce

Sitting within the European and Global Issues Secretariat (EGIS), our core mission is to shape a coherent UK approach to the EU and global economic issues, supporting national security, economic stability, and key government missions around growth, health, and clean energy. We strive to be an inclusive, high-performing, and supportive place to work.

As the UK prepares to host the G20 Presidency in 2027and the G7 in 2028, these high-profile summits offer a key opportunity to showcase global leadership and deepen strategic partnerships.

As Head of Legacy and Community Engagement (G20), you will lead local strategy in Greater

Manchester while overseeing a nationwide team. You will balance two key priorities: co-designing operational solutions with local authorities and emergency services to minimise local disruption, and driving outreach programmes that leave a lasting economic and social legacy. Delivering a high-profile summit is fast-paced and demanding. We are looking for resilient team players who thrive under pressure and are ready for a challenging, highly rewarding role.

Responsibilities of this role include and are not limited to:

Local Impact Management & Community Support

• Lead engagement with Greater Manchester councils, police, emergency services, and security leads to support residents and businesses affected by summit planning.
• Co-develop practical solutions to protect daily life and business continuity while clearly explaining operational decisions to local partners.

Community Outreach & Local Benefits

• Partner with local and G20 communications teams to share positive stories showcasing local involvement and benefits.
• Co-design inclusive engagement and youth plans with government departments, local authorities, colleges, and cultural bodies in line with devolution goals.
• Collaborate with DBIST, the Office for Investment, and regional teams to convert summit visibility into local trade and investment wins.

Strategic UK-Wide Legacy & Team Leadership

• Align host-city and legacy plans with Mayoral growth strategies and devolution priorities alongside Greater Manchester Combined Authorities, Mayoral Strategic Authorities, and No.10 North.
• Lead the team shaping and executing the UK-wide domestic legacy strategy, guiding departments hosting regional G20 events.
• Maintain an inclusive, supportive environment that empowers staff to navigate complex partner dynamics and manage risks early.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application process

Please submit a CV and 500 word personal statement.

Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

Please base your personal statement on the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the personal statement.

Selection process

We will assess you against your experience and the following behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Expected timeline (subject to change)

Expected sift date – W/C 23rd November 2026

Expected interview date/s – W/C 30th November 2026

Interview location - Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.

Reasonable Adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact Government Recruitment Service via cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Further Information

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.

Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.

However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.

Please note that this role requires SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.

Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.

Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.

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