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Government Property Agency

Future Ways of Working 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

Business Change 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

Project Support Officer

Programme Manager

Assistant Workplace Manager

Senior Product Manager

Product Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are looking for a Head of Programmes and Projects to join us in a key role leading our PMO function at the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).<br><br>At RSH you’ll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives, regulating a sector that houses over four million people across England.<h4>Job description</h4>As the Head of Programmes and Projects you will lead our programme and project management function, maintaining a high quality programme and project management framework, building our organisational capacity and capability in this area, and leading a team of project managers and support officers to deliver a central Project Management Office.<br><br>You will both oversee and lead the delivery of multiple concurrent programmes and projects, working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, including the most senior, to ensure delivery of objectives in both timely and to a high standard.<br><br>You will be responsible for maintaining oversight of timebound activities in our business plan to provide regular performance reports to the executive and board. As a member of the Extended Leadership Group you will develop key relationships across the organisation, providing expert advice and support. You will ensure consistency of approach and good governance across projects, as well as driving change and continuous improvement.<h4>Person specification</h4><p>As the successful candidate, you will be an experienced programme and project manager with a proven ability to identify and deliver change using project management techniques and methodology. You will have experience working in a PMO, leading multidisciplinary teams, delivering organisational objectives and driving change and improvement. You will be an inclusive and collaborative team leader, with a keen interest in developing both your team and organisational capacity and capability.</p><br><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £74,159, Regulator of Social Housing contributes £21,483 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><strong>Why work at RSH?</strong><br>At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.<br><br>Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work-life balance. <br><br>We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our <a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/v2/working-for-us" target="_blank">website</a>.<br><br><strong>Location</strong><br>We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working, as well as offering a range of flexible working arrangements.<br><br>This role can be based out of any of RSH’s offices in Manchester or Leeds. Our Manchester office will be relocating during 2026, however will remain within the city centre. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.<br><br><strong>Benefits and Salary</strong><br>At RSH, we offer a competitive salary along with a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our <a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/v2/working-for-us" target="_blank">website</a>.<br><br>The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award.<br><br><strong>Things you need to know</strong><br><br><strong>Application process </strong><br>For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.<br><br>To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement or to answer specific role related questions, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our <a href="https://careers.regulatorofsocialhousing.org.uk/" target="_blank">website.</a><br><br>Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship and must also meet the requirements outlined in the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Please see our<a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/v2/how-to-apply%20" target="_blank"> website</a> for more information.<br><br><strong>Commitment to equality and diversity</strong><br>Our anonymous shortlisting process helps to ensure fair and consistent recruitment decisions, based solely on skills and experience.<br><br>We are a Disability Confident Employer and shortlist those who best meet the minimum criteria as part of our commitment. <br><br>We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and life experiences, recognising that varied perspectives enrich our organisation.<br><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><strong>Interviews</strong><br>Interviews are expected to take place w/c 2nd February and will be held via Microsoft Teams. We expect this to be a one stage interview process.<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>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.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.<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>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 : <a href="mailto:careers@rsh.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@rsh.gov.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@rsh.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@rsh.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@rsh.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@rsh.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=82" target="_blank">https://regulatorofsocialhousing.tribepad-gro.com/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=82</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1MTkmdmVyaWZ5PTdhYzE0ZGM2MWVmNmZmMzg5ZDE1ZDQwMGYzMDJhNTRmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NDEzOTY1LWVkZmE5YzA5NjM1MjIwZjVmYWE3ZTAyMmFiMGU5MDg1NDc0ZGE5ODI=" target="_blank">Head of Programmes &amp; Projects Role Profile Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 154kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY1MjAmdmVyaWZ5PTBhZGM4Y2M2YjY5NzI5YWRkNDRkMWNlYTJlNzliNmZkJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NDEzOTY1LWVkZmE5YzA5NjM1MjIwZjVmYWE3ZTAyMmFiMGU5MDg1NDc0ZGE5ODI=" target="_blank">Working at RSH Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1401kB)

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