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Government Property Agency

Future Ways of Working Lead

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Senior Project Lead

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you someone with project management skills and experience of property maintenance and refurbishment projects?</p><p>Do you have experience of working with NEC contracts?</p><p>Would you embrace the opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the management of DVSA’s estate portfolio?</p><p>If so, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. </p><p>We’re working hard to: </p><ul><li>make roads safer </li></ul><ul><li>improve services for our customers </li></ul><ul><li>make road transport greener and healthier </li></ul><ul><li>harness the potential of technology and data </li></ul><ul><li>grow and level up the economy </li></ul><p>Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:</p><ul><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday</li><li>Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.</li></ul><p>Read more in the Benefits section below!</p><p>Find out more about what it's like working at <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/dvsa/" target="_blank">DVSA. </a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We're looking for an Estates Project Manager to lead the delivery of small to medium-sized property projects across the DVSA estate. Supporting the Head of Property Investment, you’ll ensure the estate remains efficient, effective, and sustainable. You’ll manage projects from initial brief through to handover, working closely with internal teams, landlords, planning authorities, and external service providers. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to provide professional and technical advice to a wide range of stakeholders.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:</p><ul><li>Commission and appoint Contractors to deliver RIBA Stages 0-7 activities and monitor progress against specification, budget and programme.</li><li>Review, analyse and evaluate complex documents and make recommendations for decisions</li><li>Communicate with all key stakeholders, including having responsibility for chairing project meetings</li><li>Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop best practice processes</li></ul><p>For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Required experience:</p><p>To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:</p><ol><li>Experience in working within property and therefore has a knowledge of property legislation and estates management.</li><li>You must also have experience of contract management which includes NEC works contracts.</li><li>You will need a proven track record within resource management in such areas as financial, personnel or other property related areas.</li><li>The successful candidate will also have good interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships. </li><li>Hold or willing to work towards a Prince 2 Foundation or Practitioner.</li></ol><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p><strong>Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements</strong></p><p>Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.</p><p>Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least <strong>20</strong> hours per week.</p><p>This role <strong>is suitable</strong> for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.</p><p>The expectation at present is a minimum of <strong>60%</strong> of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.</p><p>Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. </p><p>If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).</p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.</p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Interpretations and analysis of data to inform decision making</li><li>Understanding and complying with statutory, regulatory and professional requirement.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £35,663, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £10,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:</p><ul><li>Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">here</a></li><li>25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).</li><li>8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.</li><li>Access to the staff discount portal.</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.</li><li>Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.</li><li>24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.</li><li>Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.</li></ul><p>Find out more about <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/you-at-dft/benefits/" target="_blank">the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies</a> (opens in a new window).</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's skills, and potential fit within our organisation. </p><p>The selection process for this role will be:</p><p>Stage 1: Sift of CV and personal statement</p><p>Stage 2: Interview</p><p>You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><p>At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:</p><p>Experience – you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (1000-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:</p><ol><li>Experience in working within property and therefore has a knowledge of property legislation and estates management.</li><li>Experience of contract management which includes NEC works contracts.</li><li>You will need a proven track record within resource management in such areas as financial, personnel or other property related areas.</li><li>The successful candidate will also have good interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships. </li><li>Hold or willing to work towards a Prince 2 Foundation or Practitioner.</li></ol><p>The sift will take place week commencing 19th January 2026.</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><p>At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:</p><ul><li>Behaviours – Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together, Managing a Quality Service.</li><li>Technical – Government Property Professional: <ul><li>Interpretations and analysis of data to inform decision making</li><li>Understanding and complying with statutory, regulatory and professional requirement.</li></ul></li><li>Experience</li></ul><p>You will also be required to create and deliver a presentation to assess the Behaviour Changing and Improving and Experience. Guidance will be provided if you are invited to interview.</p><p>Your technical skills will be assessed against the Government Property Profession Framework, which can be found <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62ab0341e90e070391963cc3/GPP_Career_Framework.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p>The interviews will take place week commencing 2nd February 2026.</p><p>This interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.</p><p>You can find out more about <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/how-we-hire/" target="_blank">our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site (opens in a new window)</a>.</p><p>Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.</p><p><strong>Further information on the selection process</strong></p><p>Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.</p><p>We will also hold a<strong> 12</strong>-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists <a href="https://careers.dft.gov.uk/how-we-hire/recruitment-in-detail/#outcome" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>During your application, you should indicate which location(s) you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location. Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which locations you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in or have expressed an interest in more than one location and accept an offer, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on. We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline.</p><p><strong>AI Tools and Platforms</strong></p><p>Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href></a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Dawn Willock</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.willock@dvsa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4NzQmdmVyaWZ5PWY4MzhjNjcyOTViMDZkMjFjMzIyOGQwZDgzZDZlZThlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4NDE2LTA0ZTdmOWQ4Mzc1YmM4ZmZjZjZmMjZlZTQ4NzgzYjAyMzQyNmVkZjc=" target="_blank">Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 215kB)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Estate Project Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We are recruiting a Senior Portfolio Manager to join our Portfolio Management Office/Portfolio, Projects and Improvement Team.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Portfolio and Improvement, the Portfolio Manager will lead Ofsted’s Digital, Technology and Data Portfolio (DTDP). Responsible for the prioritisation and effective allocation of resources across the portfolio to ensure optimal delivery strategic objectives. Building strong relationships across Ofsted and across government, they will provide expert advice, guidance and training to enable effective delivery of projects and programmes. The postholder will also lead and manage a team of staff with a mix of grades.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.</p><h4>Job description</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to the job specification for further information.<h4>Qualifications</h4>MoP, APM, PRINCE 2 or similar project management qualification, or equivalent experience. (Essential)<br>Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or similar programme management qualification, or equivalent experience. (Desirable)<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Leadership</li><li>Working Together</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Experience of leading portfolio management and portfolio management office, including prioritisation and the allocation of resources in a complex and service focused organisation. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of different project delivery approaches/methodologies and using them in practice. (Essential)</li><li>Significant experience of developing business cases and establishing benefits management method and practice. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of bringing a creative approach to tasks, identifying new ways of doing things and motivating others to improve ways of working. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of managing staff to deliver high quality outcomes within direct and matrix management contexts. (Essential)</li><li>Knowledge of government standards including Service Manual, Functional Standards, Teal Book, spend controls etc. (Desirable)</li></ul><p>We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:</p><ul><li>Experience of leading portfolio management and portfolio management office, including prioritisation and the allocation of resources in a complex and service focused organisation. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of different project delivery approaches/methodologies and using them in practice. (Essential)</li><li>Significant experience of developing business cases and establishing benefits management method and practice. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of bringing a creative approach to tasks, identifying new ways of doing things and motivating others to improve ways of working. (Essential)</li><li>Experience of managing staff to deliver high quality outcomes within direct and matrix management contexts. (Essential)</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £69,322, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills contributes £20,082 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>Full details of the benefits available can be found in our <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fview.pagetiger.com%2Fofsted-offer&amp;data=05%7C01%7CLauren.Harness%40ofsted.gov.uk%7Caca9b2cbce9a43d2033608dbaf8733f6%7Ca708279dde884b62956085a6be8c08cc%7C0%7C0%7C638296767442601709%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=N4oA110ulqaCNpl%2BigUprvU0v5vGew9tLJS9wL0czjA%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Ofsted Offer </a>brochure.</p><p>Ofsted is devoted to equality, diversity and inclusion. Within our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofsted-strategy-2022-to-2027/ofsted-strategy-2022-27#strategic-priorities" target="_blank">Ofsted Strategy 2023-2027</a> we have stated that we will improve the representation of under-represented groups across the organisation and publish our progress on this annually. We are always looking to expand on our diverse workforce by recruiting candidates from varied backgrounds and differing experiences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Leader, we continually engage with our 5 staff networks for protected characteristics, and highlight the work of our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group. We ensure all candidates are treated with fair and open competition, with all appointments being made on merit and we use our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) to provide assurance to all candidates of this.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>Application and shortlisting:</strong></p><p>The selection panel will assess your application based on your evidence you have provided against the essential criteria as set out in the person specification.</p><p>You will also be asked to provide information within the “Employer/Activity History” section of the application form. This information is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV setting out your career history (this may be used in the sifting process).</p><p><strong>Assessment and interview</strong></p><p>Candidates who pass the benchmark at the shortlisting stage will be invited to an assessment and interview where they will be assessed against a mixture of the Civil Service behaviours and the experience/technical skills set out in section 3 of the job specification.</p><p>If we receive a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted based on the following lead criterion:</p><ul><li>Experience of leading portfolio management and portfolio management office functions, including prioritisation and resource allocation within a complex, service-focused organisation.</li></ul><p>Applicants who meet this initial eligibility criterion will be invited to progress to the next stage of the selection process. If required, a further full sift will be undertaken, where all applications that passed the initial sift will be assessed against the complete set of essential criteria outlined in the job description.</p><p>We will invite the most suitable candidates to attend an <strong>assessment </strong>and <strong>interview</strong> during <strong>week commencing 9 February 2026 </strong>via<strong> Microsoft Teams.</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : People Services Delivery Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0300 013 1487</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles, which can be found at:<br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02a_RECRUITMENT-PRINCIPLES-April-2018-FINAL-.pdf" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/20…</a> <br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email Ofsted recruitment at <a href="mailto:jobs@ofsted.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobs@ofsted.gov.uk</a> in the first instance. <br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <br><a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilserv…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY4ODUmdmVyaWZ5PWYxM2RiNjI4Y2Y3Yzc5N2Q3MjIyY2U1MTYxNzFlNzkwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3ODQ4MzYyLTg0YWJkNTQxNDgzMWM3MzFiNjgzY2I3OGU4Njc5NzA0ZGNmYTIxZTI=" target="_blank">Job specification - Senior Portfolio Manager Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 208kB)

Senior Portfolio Manager

Business Change Manager

Programme Manager

Project Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate. </p><p>We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team. </p><p>Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme. We are also delivering cost- effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services. </p><p>Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: </p><ul><li><strong>Striving for excellence </strong><strong>- </strong>We always aim to deliver great results </li><li><strong>Empowering through respect - </strong>We insist on fair treatment for all, always </li><li><strong>Acting with integrity - </strong>We consistently do the right thing </li><li><strong>Succeeding together - </strong>We rely on each other to achieve success </li></ul><p>The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.</p><p>To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.</p><p>Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.</p><p>We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Data governance underpins how the GPA collectively uses data to drive its operations in an efficient and legally responsible manner. It embraces information management, data management - including data quality improvement.</p><p>As a ‘digital first’ organisation, strong Information &amp; Data Governance is critical for the GPA to support analysis, decision making and future decisions. We need to build on this area to create operating efficiencies as well as to apply advanced data science and data modelling to further support the delivery of business objectives and scenarios.</p><p>This role will implement good practices across all GPA Directorates supporting the business with data management in order to ensure compliance, accuracy, quality and completeness in our decision making to deliver an optimal property experience to our stakeholders, clients and customers.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordination of data quality improvements through the Data Management Framework</li><li>Updating data risk and issues register; working across GPA to ensure data quality issues are identified and remedied </li><li>Ensure our data lifecycles are managed effectively</li><li>Maintains register of GPA data standards and establishing data standards we should adopt</li><li>Manages and maintains all information management artefacts relevant for data quality</li><li>Undertaking data quality audits and of GPA’s and options appraisal of data quality improvement initiatives</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Experienced data professional who can effect and embed data management practices including: </p><p><strong>Experience and Technical Skills</strong></p><p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Working with stakeholders to capture requirements and needs</li><li>Understanding of data quality metrics and data standards compliance</li><li>Comprehensive of understanding of data management and governance practices including data quality, data security, metadata, master data manager </li><li>Creating and delivering training material </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Public sector data governance or information management experience</li><li>Working in an agile delivery environment</li><li>Familiar with data dashboards and business information delivery</li><li>Working with SMEs such as Business Analysts, Data Architects and Solution Architects to arrive at data management solutions</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Accreditations</strong></p><p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree level experience in information management, data governance, data analysis or similar</li><li>Formal industry data management qualification or experience (e.g. DAMA)</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Use of agile toolsets such as JIRA to schedule and manage activities</li><li>Accreditation as a quality or information assurance auditor</li><li>Training in standards for data models and dataset metadata</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Working Together</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Changing and Improving</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Customer Perspective</li><li>Commercial Accumen</li><li>Property Market Knowledge</li><li>Innovation</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £36,000, Government Property Agency contributes £10,429 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Generous annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.<p>We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy.</p><p>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.</p><p>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.</p><p>The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a <strong>Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)</strong> for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.</p><p>The Civil Service also offers a <strong>Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS)</strong> to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.</p><p>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.</p><p>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.</p><p><strong>Please note - At this time GPA are unable to offer any Visa Sponsorship to candidates as we do not currently hold a visa sponsorship licence. Please do not apply for permanent roles with GPA if you will require your employer to take on the sponsorship of your current or any future visas.</strong></p><p><strong>Sift</strong></p><p>The sift is due to take place week commencing 19th January 2025.</p><p>As part of the application process, you will be asked to include a CV and a 750-word personal statement. The personal statement should then align with the person specification.</p><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p><strong>Interview</strong></p><p>GPA policy is for interviews to be held face to face, with virtual interviews only by absolute exception. The date and location will be confirmed if you are invited to interview. If you feel this will be a problem for you, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@gpa.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@gpa.gov.uk</a> to discuss prior to submitting your application.</p><p>At interview, applicants will be scored against 4 behaviours - Working Together, Managing a Quality Service, Making Effective Decisions and Changing and Improving. </p><p>Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, Strength, and Technical (core skill) questions.</p><p>Interview dates to be confirmed. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:gparecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">gparecruitment.grs</a><a href="mailto:gparecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>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 interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to GPA 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 <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. </p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.</p><p>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 <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Abigail Bourne</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:ddatsupport@gpa.gov.uk" target="_blank">ddatsupport@gpa.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:gparecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">gparecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact <a href="mailto:HR@gpa.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@gpa.gov.uk</a><br>If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:<br>Click <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank">here</a> to visit Civil Service Commission<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1NTQmdmVyaWZ5PTMwYjUyMjYxMTc0MDlhM2JiZTlhMjc4YzNkM2Q3YzlhJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczNTMyLThlMDY5MTZmZTNjNTMyZDdiMTBiNmYyNzQ0ZTVkY2U0YmJkNzE2ODk=" target="_blank">GPA Skills and Specialisms Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 259kB)

Data Standards Administrator

Senior Product Manager

Product Manager

Geospatial Lead

Business Improvement Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Join the Productivity and Workforce Planning Team – part of our newly established Delivery, Productivity &amp; Workforce function. This team brings a strategic, cross-cutting approach to planning, reporting, continuous improvement, and centralised services, ensuring the Planning Inspectorate operates efficiently and effectively to deliver high-quality decisions for communities across England. </p><p>Our team is made up of three key areas: Process and Productivity, Resource &amp; Workforce Planning, and the Operational Delivery Profession. As a Process and Productivity Officer, you’ll work closely with the Process and Productivity Manager to help define and drive our strategic approach to productivity. You’ll champion best practice, develop standardised operating procedures, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. </p><p>This is your chance to join a team passionate about making a real difference to how we work and the services we deliver. You’ll champion continuous improvement, drive professional growth, and help embed a culture of excellence across the organisation. </p><p>If you’re ready to influence smarter ways of working and contribute to outcomes that matter, we’d love to hear from you. </p><p><strong>Be part of the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP)</strong></p><p>This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession – the largest profession in the Civil Service, with over 290,000 members. ODP professionals are the public face of government, delivering essential services to millions of people every day. As a member of this profession, you’ll have access to a wide range of development opportunities, a supportive community, and a clear framework to grow your career. </p><p>To learn more about the Operational Delivery Profession, visit <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/professions/working-in-operational-delivery/" target="_blank">Working in Operational Delivery , Civil Service Careers</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We’re looking for someone with experience in managing and delivering improvement projects within complex organisations. You’ll be comfortable working at pace and navigating ambiguity, with the confidence to communicate effectively across a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders. </p><p>Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with others to deliver results, using your analytical skills to interpret data and inform decisions. We value individuals who are proactive, motivated, and positive in their approach, who can inspire those around them and contribute to a supportive and inclusive team culture. </p><p>If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy working as part of a team, and are committed to personal and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you. </p><p>In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting the Process and Productivity Manager to shape and implement our strategic approach to productivity. Your work will be varied and rewarding—developing and embedding standard operating procedures, supporting the measurement and monitoring of productivity, and championing continuous improvement across the organisation. </p><p>You’ll collaborate with colleagues at all levels, building networks and sharing best practice, while creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute and succeed. The role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring you to balance big-picture thinking with practical delivery. </p><p>You’ll join a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team at an exciting time of growth and change. If you’re ready to influence how we work, drive positive change, and contribute to outcomes that matter, we look forward to receiving your application.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. </p><p>This role is being advertised at HEO Grade. </p><p><strong>Working hours:</strong></p><p>Standard working week is 37 hours, flexible working hours policy available.</p><p>Part time at 30 hours or above, flexible working hours policy available. </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people’s lives, the communities where they live and the economy.</p><p>We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services. </p><p></p><p>For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/pins-hub/" target="_blank">Civil Service Careers</a></p><p><strong>Office Attendance</strong></p><p>This role is contractually based in Bristol, just a 10 minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>We will assess your application against the Essential Criteria listed: </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Experience of managing and delivering improvement projects in an organisation. </li><li>Experience of using data to drive outcomes. </li><li>Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and experience of using these tools to improve productivity. </li><li>Experience of communicating clearly, influencing effectively, and working with stakeholders at all levels, including employees and senior leaders.</li><li>Experience of building effective working relationships with excellent negotiating and influencing skills and the ability to secure agreement to solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>Experience of drafting, embedding and using Standard Operating Procedures. </li><li>Experience of benchmarking and setting performance targets. </li><li>Experience of working with consultants. </li><li>Experience of coaching and supporting other leaders </li></ul><p>For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank"><strong>About the application process , Civil Service Careers</strong></a></p><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £37,579, Planning Inspectorate contributes £10,886 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<p><strong>Application</strong></p><p>Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information: </p><ul><li><strong>A CV: </strong>The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV.</li><li><strong>A Personal Statement (1000 words max):</strong> The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert. </li></ul><p>If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application. </p><ul><li><strong>Experience of managing and delivering improvement projects in an organisation. </strong></li></ul><p>All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.</p><p><strong>Interview </strong></p><p>If you are shortlisted, you will:</p><ul><li>Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role.</li><li>Interviews will be a blend of behaviour, strength and experience questions. </li></ul><p>Candidates who pass the shortlist stage will receive full assessment details with their interview invitations. </p><p><strong>Other Information</strong></p><p><strong>Shortlist Date: w/c 26th January 2026</strong></p><p><strong>Interview Date: w/c 9th February 2026</strong></p><p>Interviews will be held at The Planning Inspectorate, Bristol, further details will be sent with the invite to interview. </p><p>The Planning Inspectorate does not fund travel and subsistence for candidates to attend interviews. </p><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment</strong></p><p>The Civil Service Careers site has published a new page for candidates, covering what they should consider before using AI in their applications or interviews. Please click on the link below:</p><p><a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fservice.us17.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Ddafd0441cc28ff6710e84b08f%26id%3D104a1fd4e6%26e%3D7cf768d66b&amp;data=05%7C02%7CPINS.Recruitment%40planninginspectorate.gov.uk%7C76a0733bf22540a36ad408ddbe23a4cd%7C5878df986f8848ab9322998ce557088d%7C0%7C0%7C638875782545377423%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=meuYD9RtYYE3a%2BWaaVrLETl03LQ3nyPgzZsPKrK5Fe8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Artificial intelligence and recruitment</a></p><p><strong>Reserve list</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. </p><p><strong>Future Matches</strong></p><p>Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth. </p><p>We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification. </p><p><strong>ID and Documents</strong></p><p>If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start.</p><p>We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person. </p><p><strong>Visa Sponsorship</strong></p><p>The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence. </p><p><strong>Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p><p>The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments/" target="_blank">Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Kirsty Aysu</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>). <br>If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team (<a href="mailto:PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk" target="_blank">PINS.Recruitment@planninginspectorate.gov.uk</a>).<br>If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/" target="_blank">https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitme…</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczODQmdmVyaWZ5PTg4MGJhNTc2ZGM0ZWU2MjMzNWQwMWRkM2RiMDYxOGU2JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzMzg0LTVmMDMyNWM2Njk2MThmMWIyNThlYjUwOWM0OTZiZTU2ZjdmYTgzNTM=" target="_blank">EVP(Great_Place_To_Work) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 534kB)

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