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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Do you enjoy building solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders? Do you have exceptional written and oral communication skills?</p><p>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for 3 Policy Advisors to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!</p><p>MHCLG plays an important role in housing with care and support to the most vulnerable through setting national policy direction for supported housing and domestic abuse safe accommodation. Three SEO policy advisor roles are available within the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Directorate in MHCLG.</p><p>MHCLG plays a critical role in the Government’s ambition to halve violence against women and girls within the next decade. One role is available in the Domestic Abuse team whose work ensures victims and their children have access to safe accommodation and specialist support when fleeing abuse. We lead on policy development, and provide guidance and funding to local authorities who have statutory duties in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. We monitor delivery across England and work closely with partners to resolve challenges. </p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with other government departments (Home Office, Ministry of Justice), local authorities, and domestic abuse organisations, including the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Office and Women’s Aid. </p><p>MHCLG is the cross-Government lead for supported housing policy including supply and quality, working particularly closely with DWP and DHSC, and also with DfE and MoJ. Two roles are available within the Supported Housing team. Supported Housing enables more than half a million vulnerable people to live in a home they can call their own, with the support or care they need to be as independent as possible. This includes older, disabled and autistic people as well as those experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and rough sleeping. </p><p>We are currently implementing reforms set out in the landmark Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act which will give local authorities new powers to clamp down on sub-standard landlords running poor quality supported housing. This includes working with representative bodies such as the Local Government Association, National Housing Federation and Chartered Institute of Housing, as well as other departments and regulators. </p><p>These are stretching roles working on the development and implementation of complex policy to ensure that vulnerable people receive the support they need. All 3 roles involve working extensively with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery, with significant Ministerial interest.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Domestic Abuse job holder will:</p><ul><li>Lead on the delivery of two evaluation process research projects working closely with social researchers and contractors. This will include managing the overall contracts to ensure timely delivery within budget and agreed work programmes. </li><li>Oversee the collection of data from local authorities to monitor progress on the delivery of local authorities’ statutory duties, working closely with analysts in quality assuring and analysing the data returns ready for publication.</li><li>Support work to improve the consistency of commissioning by LAs, to ensure victims across the country receive good quality support.</li><li>Provide high quality, clearly written and well-researched advice and briefing for ministers and seniors, including through the provision of timely response to ministerial and public correspondence as well as parliamentary questions.</li><li>Maintain oversight of Government wider policy developments impacting domestic abuse and access to safe accommodation/housing.</li></ul><p>The Supported Housing job holders will:</p><ul><li>Play a key role in the delivery of supported housing reform including the implementation of licensing in every local authority in England.</li><li>Develop and publish guidance to support the implementation of support standards for the first time.</li><li>Develop effective relationships with colleagues across the department and Government, in particular, with DWP.</li><li>Support a forthcoming consultation on draft regulations.</li><li>Support work to improve the evidence base of the benefits of supported housing.</li><li>Support the monitoring and evaluation of reforms.</li><li>Provide exceptional written briefings for Ministers, and colleagues across the department and government.</li><li>Support the wider team as necessary to deliver Ministers’ work programme across reform and supply including work to increase the supply of supported housing through the £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme.</li><li>All three posts will require jobholders to be flexible and willing to adapt to changing Ministerial priorities</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>For all three roles:</p><ul><li>Experience of developing and implementing complex policy. Excellent decision making and judgement skills, able to synthesise complex issues effectively and at pace; ability to understand data and evidence.</li><li>Experience of working with stakeholders and other government departments to reach agreement and, where necessary, deliver difficult messages.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to build good working relationships within the department, across government departments, and with external stakeholders, including senior leaders in the sector.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing work demands and deliver at pace to meet deadlines. Experience managing projects to completion in a structured manner.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to interact with confidence in formal and informal settings.</li><li>Ability to work independently and flexibly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,890, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,135 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<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><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviour (Lead Behaviour): </strong>Making Effective Decisions </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><br><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to complete a written exercise at interview stage, further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26th January 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 9th February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong>BPSS + CTC</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.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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 : Emma Stubbs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:emma.stubbs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.stubbs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyOTImdmVyaWZ5PTk4MzJjMWMxZjcyNTIyZTc1NjFiYTBiNGY0MjYwMzI5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTM1LWE1ZWU2ZmMyNGIzOTkzODc0MzcwOGJlZDdiYmFlNmRkNWNhNmU4YmY=" target="_blank">1a. 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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

3x Policy Advisors: Domestic Abuse x1, and Supported Housing x2

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>This is a really exciting role, sitting at the heart of two of this Government’s big priorities: economic growth and building stronger communities. </p><p>Place-based analysis is key to both of these priorities and the division works to ensure that insights about place, regional inequality and empowering local people are at the heart of MHCLG’s decision-making. </p><p>Our analysis has helped to drive forward recent announcements of almost £2bn to unlock growth in major city regions and around £5bn to boost Pride in Place for some of the most in-need neighbourhoods. </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>You will lead a mixed-profession division of around 35 analysts. As well as overseeing a wide portfolio of analysis to underpin decision-making on funding allocations and investment, business cases, VfM analysis, you’ll also bring your thought leadership, helping shape the debate across Government on communities, devolution and growth. For example – </p><ul><li>Shaping and embedding the Government’s Regional Growth Strategy, determining how and where to invest to maximise the potential of our cities and surrounding towns </li><li>Building the evidence base on how devolving local powers can drive growth </li><li>Looking at where the Department’s current growth and communities funding is going, what impact it’s having and building the evidence base ahead of the next Spending Review, working closely with colleagues in our finance teams </li><li>Tackling big questions on how to build strong communities and understand what drives breakdown in cohesion </li><li>Developing new approaches to appraise place-based transformational change </li></ul><p>As a member of MHCLG’s SCS you'll also be expected to make a strong corporate contribution.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>A track-record of first-class analytical leadership, helping to influence major decisions, including thought leadership to identify and drive forward analysis to shape the debate and set direction for policy-making </li><li>Excellent people leadership skills, to manage, develop and motivate an inclusive and high-performing team </li><li>Experience in developing analytical strategies, thinking proactively about the big questions that need addressing and thinking creatively about how to address them </li><li>A strong track record in delivering high quality outputs across a wide portfolio, including VfM analysis, funding decisions </li><li>Experience of economic analysis to inform policy decisions </li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement skills, to build a network of expertise around and outside Government </li><li>Badged member of one of the following Government Analytical Professions: </li></ul><p>o<a href="https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/government-statistical-service-and-statistician-group/" target="_blank">Government Statistician Group (GSG)</a></p><p>o<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-economic-service" target="_blank">Government </a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-economic-service" target="_blank">Economic Service (GES)</a></p><p>o<a href="http://www.operational-research.gov.uk/recruitment" target="_blank">Government </a><a href="http://www.operational-research.gov.uk/recruitment" target="_blank">Operational Research Service (GORS)</a></p><p>o<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-government-social-research-profession" target="_blank">Government Social Research (GSR)</a></p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £23,465 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></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><p>How to apply​</p><p>Please click the Be Applied link to provide the required information and complete your application through the Be Applied website by <strong>23:55 on Sunday 25th January 2026.</strong>​</p><p>You will be asked to enter some personal details, upload your CV and to provide your responses to the role’s advertised essential criteria. ​​​</p><p>When prompted to upload your CV, please upload a single document consisting of: ​​​</p><ul><li> a CV (including the names of 2 referees and your current remuneration) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities, achievements and your academic qualifications, specifying subject and degree level achieved. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.​</li><li> a statement of suitability explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria provided in the person specification. <strong>(max. 2 pages)</strong>​​​</li></ul><p><strong>Please remember to save these two items in one document. Both items will be assessed to determine sift outcomes.</strong>​​</p><p>Please note that only completed applications through the Be Applied route will be considered and that any further progress updates will be sent through Be Applied. </p><p>For an informal discussion with the hiring manager about the role, please contact the Recruitment team by emailing <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. </p><p><strong>Drop-in session</strong></p><p>We will be hosting an informal drop-in session during w/c 19 January with Fay Graves and the Directors working in this area. This will be a chance to find out more about the role, the team and the wider directorate. If you are interested in joining, please contact <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a> to receive an invitation. </p><p>The selection panel will be made up of:​</p><ul><li>Will Davis, Director, Local Growth and Devolution (Hiring Manager)</li><li>Fay Graves, Deputy Director, Head of Analysis - Communities, Devolution and Growth</li><li>Kay Withers, Director, Communities and Inclusive Growth</li><li>Stephen Aldridge, Director, Central Hub of Analysis, Statistics and Evaluation (CHASE)</li></ul><p><strong>Selection process and assessments</strong>​</p><p>During sifting, both your <strong>CV</strong> and <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> will be assessed against the role’s Essential Criteria. These Essential Criteria will also be used to form the basis of the panel’s questions in your final interview. ​​</p><p>If a role lists Desirable Criteria, these will only be used to determine the merit order of candidates who rank evenly when assessed against the Essential Criteria. ​</p><p>Candidates that are shortlisted may be invited to attend a staff engagement panel. ​</p><p>At MHCLG we hold <strong>staff engagement panels </strong>as an integral part of the recruitment process for Senior Civil Servants (SCS) – they are designed to help us build up a rounded picture of each candidate and give us an insight into how you might engage and interact with your team should you be successful. The purpose of the session is to help us assess your engagement and communication skills and is not about testing your subject knowledge or expertise for this particular role. Feedback from the session is passed onto the selection panel for consideration alongside the final interview.​</p><p>Shortlisted candidates may also be invited to a <strong>meeting with a Minister or the Secretary of State, and/or </strong><strong>other senior stakeholders. </strong>This is not a formal part of the selection process but an informal chance for candidates to find out more about the role and the organisation.​</p><p>Shortlisted candidates may also be invited to give a <strong>short presentation</strong> or complete an exercise at the beginning of their final interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates when invited to interview. ​</p><p>Full details of the assessment process will be provided to shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity.​</p><p><strong>All of</strong><strong> the evidence presented as part of the process will be considered in the final assessment.</strong>​</p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment</p><p><strong>Contract</strong></p><p>This is a permanent appointment. <strong>This role is specifically a job share role on a part-time basis of c. 24 hours per week. </strong></p><p><strong>Location</strong>​</p><p>Bristol, Darlington, London, Manchester and Wolverhampton. ​<br></p><p>During the application process you will be asked to express a location preference, from the advertised locations. Any offer made will be based on that specific location. ​Please note that, as your normal work location, costs cannot be claimed for travel to and from your base office location.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>​</p><p>For external appointments, remuneration for this role will be circa <strong>£81,000 p.a. pro rata</strong> plus a bonus opportunity depending on performance (within the normal Civil Service pay arrangements) and attractive pension. ​</p><p>For existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply and is non-negotiable. If appointed on promotion you would get the higher of 10% uplift or the new minimum for SCSPB1. Please also note that, if successful, any existing specialist allowances you currently receive will not automatically transfer or be retained upon moving to this role.​</p><p>Future pay awards will normally be made in line with current SCS performance-related pay arrangements.</p><p><strong>Reserve List </strong><br></p><p>In the event that we identify more appointable candidates than we currently have posts available, we will hold applicant details in a reserve list for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this.</p><p>​<strong>Near Miss Offers​</strong></p><p>Please note that near miss offers may be made at the lower grade to candidates who do not meet the grade criteria for this campaign.</p><p><strong>Security Clearance</strong></p><p>In addition to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), all Senior Civil Service staff are required to have at least <strong>Security Clearance (SC)</strong> prior to starting the role.</p><p>For more details of vetting levels and requirements please refer to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmg-personnel-security-controls" target="_blank">Cabinet Office HMG Personnel </a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmg-personnel-security-controls" target="_blank">Security Controls</a>.</p><p><strong>Complaints Process</strong></p><p>Please see candidate pack slide 23 for details. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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 : SCS Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzcyOTYmdmVyaWZ5PTNhZDVhZTlkYTQ0ODNkMzdlNTI0ZmM1NjQ5OWQ0MjUwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NzA3LTJjZWFkOWZiZDQ1Y2JjOWM2ZWViMjFkOTM2NDQ4MzlmYmQ0MzExOGU=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack - DD Head of Analysis Jobshare Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 815kB)

Deputy Director, Head of Analysis – Communities, Devolution and Growth (Jobshare)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time.</p><p>These roles are in the Communities and Inclusive Growth directorate, which is focused on giving local communities the powers, skills, tools, and funding to make their places work better for them. It is comprised of three communities-based teams and a strategy team. It consists of the Communities Policy, Communities Governance and institutions, Communities Delivery, and a Strategy team.</p><p>You will be based in in the Communities, Governance and Institutions division, which is focused on community governance, the rights of communities to shape services, and the capacity of communities.</p><p>We are a warm and welcoming group of people who are passionate about what we do and the communities we work with. We hope you are too!</p><p>We particularly welcome candidates from an ethnic minority background and other underrepresented groups to apply, as we work to continually improve our ability to represent the places and communities we support through our work.</p><p>Building social capital alongside economic capital can deliver a range of social and economic outcomes for people and places. This is why the Communities and Inclusive Growth Directorate’s work is important in helping to build community capital, supporting local people to manage their community assets and have pride in where they live.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Urban Parks and Green Spaces Policy Team are looking for two experienced SEOs to support the team in leading work on policy, legislative reviews and stakeholder engagement.</p><p>Our key priorities for this year are:</p><ol><li>To lead a review of the protections of public recreational green spaces. This is a major piece of work, which will include mapping of existing protections, collecting evidence about how they are used and by whom including wide stakeholder engagement with the parks and green spaces sector, community empowerment stakeholders, local authorities property developers. This will lead to work implementing the review’s recommendations to simplify and clarify protections, and enhance community powers to protect valued open spaces.</li><li>Green Flag Award contract. GFA is the national and international standard for parks and green spaces, and over the next 18 months we will be working with the licence holders, Keep Britain Tidy, on a major overhaul of the programme.</li></ol><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li>work on the policy development for Urban Parks and Green Spaces, including Green Flag Award contract</li><li>you will develop strategies for and co-ordinate engagement with a range of stakeholders</li><li>you will work on reviewing green space related legislation</li><li>you will provide policy briefing and advice to Ministers</li><li>you will also respond to parliamentary business, correspondence and briefing requests on issues such as the condition and variety of parks and green spaces</li><li>you will support the team and directorate in delivering other programmes driving up the standards of programme development, delivery and management</li></ul><br><h4>Person specification</h4><p>We are looking for someone with experience in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Policy development, including parks and green spaces policies.</li><li>Reviewing and developing legislation.</li><li>Developing and maintaining effective relationships with, and networks of stakeholders.</li><li>Contract management experience.</li><li>Excellent drafting skills, including writing advice for senior leaders and ministers.</li><li>Analysing complex information.</li><li>Project and/or programme management.</li></ul><br><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,890, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,135 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </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><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour) </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Please provide an example of when you have reviewed or developed legislation.</li></ul><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p> Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26 January 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 9 February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</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.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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>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 : Caroline MacDonald</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Caroline.MacDonald@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Caroline.MacDonald@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a>.<br><br>

Senior Policy Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities &amp; Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people's lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we're all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you're thinking of joining us, there's never been a more exciting time.</p><p>This is an exciting time to join MHCLG, with roles in teams including data collection as a service (DCaaS) team/Delta which is our data-collection and grant payment platform and Digital Planning. We think it should be simple for local authorities to provide data and easy for analysts to use data. We can then put high quality data at the centre of decision making and reduce as much as possible the time spent collating and providing information. You will be working as part of our development team to deliver new features, improve existing functionality and support users of our services. </p><p>You will ensure services are user-centred, accessible, scalable, and aligned to government technology standards, delivering simpler, faster, and more transparent services for all users.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Software Developer, you'll:</p><ul><li>Help us to develop high-quality software </li><li>Support the delivery of a robust and secure service </li><li>Follow development best-practice, including regular pair programming and test-driven development </li><li>Help us maintain a live service, keeping it reliable and secure through monitoring and active management of the production infrastructure </li><li>Become a domain expert and contribute to the direction of the product and wider government services </li><li>Build up a robust automated test suite to support our continuous deployment environment </li><li>Work collaboratively with a range of disciplines including product managers, designers and user researchers, as well as other developers, to meet the needs of users of the service </li><li>Share knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, both developers and non-developers, as well as across the wider development community</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a Software Developer, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Some experience of developing in modern programming languages (e.g. Java, Python)</li><li>Some experience of full stack development of web applications </li><li>Some experience of working within a test-driven development (TDD) is expected, as is experience of building RESTful APIs some experience using SQL or NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) </li><li>Some experience of working with a live production system, including monitoring for performance and potential security issues, and triaging problems </li><li>Some experience of working on agile projects as part of a multidisciplinary team</li><li>Competent use of Git for source control </li><li>Some experience of working with CI/CD tools</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,928, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £13,305 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<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><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence </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="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKatie.McGorian%40communities.gov.uk%7Cff22d589373d4375691908ddb48afa62%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638865231186293919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YRZNoLNMSHxlcjRlCaGvhABOxGdTUqVtGrXJ4NETW8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. </p><p></p><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong></p><p>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.</p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.</p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> In your CV and covering letter, please include: <br>a. why you are interested in the role; <br>b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required</p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.</p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead sift question listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to interview.</p><p>Lead sift question (Technical): Please provide an example of when you have worked on the design and delivery of a software solution or service.<br>How did you ensure that it met user needs, worked correctly, and complied with appropriate technical standards?</p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> "Working together"</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li></ul><br><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26th January 2026.</p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.</p><br><p><strong>Group 1 Digital &amp; Data Roles</strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG has implemented the Digital and Data capability framework for Group 1 roles. Applicants that are successful and have been offered a position will be required to complete a capability assessment after the interview. </strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG will honour completed capability assessments for this role from other Government Departments for existing civil servants on level transfer only.</strong><strong>Please provide a copy of your capability assessment to the Hiring Manager when applying. If you have any queries on pay, please contact the Hiring Manager.</strong></p><p><strong>Each experience or technical skill is assessed between 1-3, representing working towards, at or above the job level requirements. You are awarded a proficiency level accordingly, and you will be given opportunity to annually re assess your capability and potentially increase your overall remuneration, through payment of allowances, depending on level of assessed capability.</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current basic pay if this is within our pay band for the relevant grade. </strong></p><p><strong>SEO Group 1 Digital and Data salary</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The basic pay for this role will be between £49,548 - £60,110 (London), £45,928- £56,630 (National). </strong> Candidates will usually be recruited to the median of the payscale.</li><li><strong>A digital allowance may also be payable depending on the level of assessed capability, in order to meet the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating.</strong></li><li><strong>For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually, but we would seek not to exceed the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating for existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply, subject to the statements above.</strong></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a>.</p><ul><li>Applying</li><li>Sifting</li><li>Interview</li><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback</li><li>Reserve List</li><li>Near Miss</li><li>Civil Service Grades</li><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer</li><li>Reasonable Adjustments</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements</li><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements</li><li>Right to Work</li><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles</li><li>CV Declaration</li><li>Sponsorships</li><li>Salary and Grade</li><li>Existing Civil Servants</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li><li>Location and Flexible Working</li><li>Fixed Term Contracts</li><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li><li>Appeals and Complaints</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>SC </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.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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 : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Software Developer

<h4>Job summary</h4>Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities &amp; Local Government (MHCLG), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time. We have over 3,500 staff who are based in 20 offices across the UK. <p>You will be part of the Publishing Team, which is based in the Digital directorate. You will also be part of the wider content community. *You will work with mostly other teams in the department, including policy teams who have contacted the dedicated GOV.UK inbox with a request. *You’ll triage inbox requests, assess the level of work needed, and make sure that resources are allocated across the team appropriately. You’ll be involved in the end-to-end publishing process, taking requests from the draft stage to an accessible, content-designed final version.</p><p>You will be experienced in writing content in line with GOV.UK style guidelines, turning jargon-heavy drafts into clear and simple pages. Some requests may require out-of-hours working; however, as a team we do our utmost to complete all requests during working hours where possible.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Content Editor, you'll:</p><ul><li>Manage the team’s shared GOV.UK inbox (prior experience of managing a GOV.UK inbox is required)</li><li>Be responsible for triaging requests and delegating tasks to more junior colleagues</li><li>Manage the relationship with GDS and act as first point of contact for content projects</li><li>Work quickly and effectively to create plain English content for GOV.UK in line with GDS best practice and standards</li><li>Apply and advocate for user-centred design principles, especially to stakeholders unfamiliar with content design</li><li>Work closely with subject matter experts such as policy, data protection, legal, data analysis and various stakeholders to make sure content is accurate and meets user needs</li><li>Use Whitehall to publish content on GOV.UK</li><li>Take an active role in attending and shaping team ceremonies (stand ups, retros, etc.), crit sessions and wider UCD community of practice meetings</li><li>Ensure compliance with accessibility regulations, including best practice and Web Content Accessibility - Guidelines (WCAG)</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a Content Editor, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience with user-centred design principles and content accessibility</li><li>Experience in managing and leading a GOV.UK inbox and using Whitehall publisher</li><li>Experience of being able to work quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative team, while also making use of quieter periods to use your initiative in finding other tasks</li><li>Familiarity with working independently to manage your workload and prioritise tasks effectively</li><li>Experience in working with stakeholders to communicate what you can and cannot deliver, and being comfortable saying no under pressure</li><li>Technical Skills in Content design - Accessibility and inclusion - Collaboration - Communication, persuasion and advocating</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £41,890, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,135 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<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><p><strong>Artificial Intelligence </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="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.civil-service-careers.gov.uk%2Fartificial-intelligence-and-recruitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKatie.McGorian%40communities.gov.uk%7Cff22d589373d4375691908ddb48afa62%7Cbf3468109c7d43dea87224a2ef3995a8%7C0%7C0%7C638865231186293919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5YRZNoLNMSHxlcjRlCaGvhABOxGdTUqVtGrXJ4NETW8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">candidate guidance</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. </p><br><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong></p><p>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:</p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.</p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.</p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading.</p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p><strong>Experience:</strong> In your CV and covering letter, please include: <br>a. why you are interested in the role; <br>b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required</p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors.</p><br><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> "Communicating and Influencing ", "Managing A Quality Service", "Delivering at Pace"</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description.</li></ul><p>*Candidates will be asked to complete a writing task as part of their interview, further details will be provided on invitation to interview.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26th January 2026.</p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.</p><br><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a>.</p><ul><li>Applying</li><li>Sifting</li><li>Interview</li><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback</li><li>Reserve List</li><li>Near Miss</li><li>Civil Service Grades</li><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer</li><li>Reasonable Adjustments</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><br><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements</li><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements</li><li>Right to Work</li><li>Artificial Intelligence</li><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles</li><li>CV Declaration</li><li>Sponsorships</li><li>Salary and Grade</li><li>Existing Civil Servants</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li><li>Location and Flexible Working</li><li>Fixed Term Contracts</li><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li><li>Appeals and Complaints</li><li>Conflict of Interest</li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </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 : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Content Editor

<h4>Job summary</h4>The Chief Inspector of Crown Premises Fire Safety reports to the Fire Director in MHCLG. The post holder is responsible for implementing the legal requirements set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 with respect to the inspection of Crown and public premises in England. The Crown Premises Fire Safety Inspectorate (CPFSI) comprises persons authorised by the Secretary of State who have powers under the 2005 Order to inspect and enforce fire safety in Crown and government premises (over 10,000 buildings including prison sites).<h4>Job description</h4><p>The post holder will provide oversight and strategic leadership to the team of 12 and the budget of £1.12m, and will also be responsible for ensuring that senior stakeholders, such as prison governors, act upon fire safety recommendations made by the inspectors. The post holder will also provide strategic engagement with the National Fire Chiefs’ Council (NFCC) and other bodies conducting similar work to CPFSI, such as the Defence Safety Authority based at the Ministry of Defence. </p><p>​<strong>Key accountabilities</strong></p><p>The responsibilities of this role include:</p><ul><li>Provide leadership for the Crown Premises Fire Safety Inspectorate, setting strategic direction for the team and ensuring that it is has the necessary resourcing, training and structures to discharge its statutory responsibilities. </li><li>On occasions to accompany team members on Inspections</li><li>Act as the strategic lead for CPFSI in its interactions relating to inspection and enforcement, for example with prison governors and senior managers in HM Prisons and Probation, as part of the wider representational role with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Advise Ministers and senior officials in MHCLG and other relevant Government Departments and their agencies of key emerging issues and recommendations from the programme of inspection of fire safety in Crown and public premises. Develop synergies with other relevant inspectorates and enforcing authorities (e.g. HMI Prisons and the Defence Safety Authority). </li><li>Provide general advice and input as required to Ministers and officials in MHCLG on fire policy, operational and response issues where that doesn’t cut across the independent role of the Inspectorate. </li><li>Take an active role in the overall leadership and governance of the Fire Directorate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>The successful candidate will be first and foremost an empowering, effective and skilful leader, capable of adapting their style between leading a small, highly-skilled and motivated team and providing leadership across a very broad Crown premises fire safety landscape. They need to be a highly effective and adaptive communicator who is comfortable and effective at engaging across a very broad stakeholder landscape, including at very senior levels within government, the wider public sector and with private companies. </p><p>They also need to be an experienced, qualified expert in fire safety enforcement who can both deploy their own skills and experience and ensure the continuous professional development of the team of Crown Inspectors. </p><p>The role will require regular travel across England to take part in inspections and maintain contact with the team, who are located across the country. </p><p>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" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy.</a></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Strong track record as a confident and collaborative leader, showing pride and passion for public service, creating and engaging others in a shared vision, valuing diversity and inclusion. </li><li>The ability to communicate the purpose of the organisation with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm</li><li>Sound judgement and the ability to use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice, including knowing when more information is needed and when to challenge others.</li><li>Strong influencing skills, with the ability to build, nurture and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external</li><li>Experience of delivering challenging service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency.</li><li>Level 4 fire safety diploma or equivalent</li></ul><p>Desirable criteria:</p><ul><li>Wide knowledge, understanding and/or experience of fire policy and operational matters.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £81,000, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £23,465 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></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><p>How to apply​</p><p>Please click the Be Applied link to provide the required information and complete your application through the Be Applied website by <strong>23:55 on Sunday 18 January 2026.</strong>​</p><p>You will be asked to enter some personal details, upload your CV and to provide your responses to the role’s advertised essential criteria. ​​​</p><p>When prompted to upload your CV, please upload a single document consisting of: ​​​</p><ul><li> a CV (including the names of 2 referees and your current remuneration) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities, achievements and your academic qualifications, specifying subject and degree level achieved. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.​</li><li> a statement of suitability explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria provided in the person specification. <strong>(max. 2 pages)</strong>​​​</li></ul><p><strong>Please remember to save these two items in one document. Both items will be assessed to determine sift outcomes.</strong>​​</p><p>Please note that only completed applications through the Be Applied route will be considered and that any further progress updates will be sent through Be Applied. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Recruitment team by emailing <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>The selection panel will be made up of:​</p><ul><li>Peter Lee, Director, Fire (Hiring Manager)</li><li>Two additional panel members, TBA</li></ul><p>The panel will be joined by one of our <strong>staff representatives </strong>from a pool of volunteers as part of our commitments to diversity and inclusion.</p><p></p><p><strong>Selection process and assessments</strong>​</p><p>During sifting, both your <strong>CV</strong> and <strong>Statement of Suitability</strong> will be assessed against the role’s Essential Criteria. These Essential Criteria will also be used to form the basis of the panel’s questions in your final interview. ​​</p><p>If a role lists Desirable Criteria, these will only be used to determine the merit order of candidates who rank evenly when assessed against the Essential Criteria. ​​</p><p>Shortlisted candidates may also be invited to give a <strong>short presentation</strong> or complete an exercise at the beginning of their final interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates when invited to interview. ​</p><p>​</p><p><strong>All of</strong><strong> the evidence presented as part of the process will be considered in the final assessment.</strong>​</p><p>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment</p><p><strong>Contract</strong></p><p>This is a permanent appointment. This role is full-time and is suitable for a job share. MHCLG encourages flexible working. </p><p><strong>Location</strong>​</p><p>Bristol, Cambridge, Darlington, London, Manchester and Wolverhampton. ​<br></p><p>During the application process you will be asked to express a location preference, from the advertised locations. Any offer made will be based on that specific location. ​Please note that, as your normal work location, costs cannot be claimed for travel to and from your base office location.</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>​</p><p>For external appointments, remuneration for this role will be £81,000 - £103,000 p.a. plus a bonus opportunity depending on performance (within the normal Civil Service pay arrangements) and attractive pension. ​</p><p>For existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply and is non-negotiable. If appointed on promotion you would get the higher of 10% uplift or the new minimum for SCSPB1 (£81k pa). Please also note that, if successful, any existing specialist allowances you currently receive will not automatically transfer or be retained upon moving to this role.​</p><p>Future pay awards will normally be made in line with current SCS performance-related pay arrangements.</p><p><strong>Reserve List </strong><br></p><p>In the event that we identify more appointable candidates than we currently have posts available, we will hold applicant details in a reserve list for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this.</p><p>​<strong>Near Miss Offers​</strong></p><p>Please note that near miss offers may be made at the lower grade to candidates who do not meet the grade criteria for this campaign.</p><p><strong>Security Clearance</strong></p><p>In addition to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), all Senior Civil Service staff are required to have at least <strong>Security Clearance (SC)</strong> prior to starting the role.</p><p>For more details of vetting levels and requirements please refer to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmg-personnel-security-controls" target="_blank">Cabinet Office HMG Personnel </a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hmg-personnel-security-controls" target="_blank">Security Controls</a>.</p><p><strong>Complaints Process</strong></p><p>Please see candidate pack slide 23 for details. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. <br><br>As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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 : SCS Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">scs.recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyOTkmdmVyaWZ5PWIxZDMyMjc1Y2JlYjM2NTAwYjA1ZmFhMDlkZjhkN2MxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NjgxLWYzODExMjU0MzI1NTAzNGI5NDg0YzQ2YWRkYzUzMzYyOGYxYmEyNzA=" target="_blank">Chief Inspector CPFS - Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 794kB)

Chief Inspector of Crown Premises Fire Safety

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>There are 20 Approved Premises sites in Midlands- the merit list may be utilised for other sites.</p><p><strong>Overview of the job </strong></p><p>This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS).<br><br>The job holder will be responsible for managing an Approved Premises (AP). They will manage the practice of AP staff within the designated site and ensure the effective<br>management of risk posed by resident offenders.</p><p><strong>Summary </strong></p><p>The jobholder will manage the efficient and effective operation of the AP. They will supervise AP staff to ensure compliance with NPS strategy for use of AP. They will create and maintain a safe environment ensuring the safety of staff, residents, the public and the premises. They will offer support and cover to other teams/functions during periods of absence.<br><br>In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.<br><br>The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.<br><br>The AP Manager will be expected to participate in an out-of-hours standby duty rota.</p><p>Responsibilities, Activities &amp; Duties </p><p>The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:<br>1. To provide effective management and leadership to the team<br>• To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standards<br>• To ensure that all team resources, are deployed efficiently and effectively.<br>• To ensure that staff can efficiently and effectively meet the requirements of the NPS’ contract with HMPPS, Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRC) and local business plans as required<br>• To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to improve function/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims<br>• To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters. Adopt a consistent, fair and objective standpoint when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues<br>• To ensure that AP staff manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets<br>• To contribute directly to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and individual casework review, discussion and feedback<br>• To ensure that AP staff manage self-harm, wellbeing and social care needs of residents, and carry out First Aid as necessary in the case of injury or self- harm<br>• To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to service delivery<br>• To manage financial resources as delegated by the AP Area Manager<br>• In accordance with the business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role<br>• To facilitate effective communication between the AP management team and internal and external partners<br>• To respond positively to the concerns of neighbours and the community local to the AP.<br>• To undertake ‘stand-by’ duties and participate in the ‘out-of-hours’ rota, responding to issues as appropriate<br>• To ensure the effective functioning of contracts for staffing, facilities and estates as delegated by the AP Area Manager<br>• As a member of the AP Management Team, to play an active part in the corporate management of the NPS as necessary<br>• Carry out safeguarding children and safeguarding adult duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies<br>• To undertake specific areas of responsibility as delegated by the Area Manager and any other duties as appropriate commensurate with the grading of the post<br>• Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes<br>• To work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS<br><br>The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.</p><p>An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Licences</h4>Technical Requirements:<br>Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community<br>Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.<br><br>Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of<br>State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.The following<br>qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing<br>NPS-JES-0044_Pay Band 5 Approved Premises Manager_v3.0<br>such eligibility:<br><br>? Diploma in Probation Studies,<br>? Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)<br>? CQSW (with Probation Option)<br>IT skills including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports<br>Any text entered above will be presented on the application form.<h4>Languages</h4>English Language- written and verbal<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages 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><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></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, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><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.<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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13429?entityId=13429" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13429?entityId=13429</a>

HM Prison & Probation Service

Approved Premises Manager- Bilston (Full-time) (Ref: 13429)

13265 - Operational Support Grade - HMP Brinsford  (Prison Support Role)

<h4>Job summary</h4>Do you excel at staying organised and focused, even when priorities shift, proactively planning your work while confidently managing competing demands?<br><br>Do you have a keen eye for detail and take pride in ensuring your work is accurate and error-free?<br><br> If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the corporate procurement team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!<br><br>The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a range of procurement activities that underpin the department’s strategic objectives and ensure value for public money have been achieved.We are seeking an individual with strong attention to detail, who is confident working with multiple stakeholders and adept at managing several tasks simultaneously. As part of a small, dynamic team, you will gain exposure to a variety of procurement projects of differing size and complexity. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and to build your expertise in public sector procurement.<h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Procurement Officer you will:</p><ul><li>Assist with the compliant delivery of procurements in line with relevant regulations, best practice, and procurement legislation, including fully regulated procedures, framework call-offs, and low-value purchasing. </li><li>Support the end-to-end procurement process, such as ensuring stakeholder approvals are in place, preparing procurement documentation, drafting and sending award letters, developing contract management plans and processing contract variations and extensions. </li><li>Manage and maintain procurement management systems (e.g. Atamis, SAP, SharePoint), ensuring data accuracy, producing standard and ad-hoc reports, recording key performance indicators (KPIs), savings, and social value commitments, and managing contract records and purchase orders. </li><li>Ensure all necessary approvals are in place and keep spend data up to date. </li><li>Track and manage the department’s procurement transparency commitments, including the timely publication of new contracts.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Ability to manage complexity, taking responsibility for effectively handling multiple tasks and activities at the same time. </li><li>Ability to Build and maintains strong, positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. </li><li>Ability to quickly learn and use new digital systems and tools, ensuring all tasks are completed on time. </li><li>Demonstrate strong attention to detail, particularly in ensuring documentation and data are accurate. </li><li>Good knowledge and practical experience of applying UK Public Contracts Regulations (and related regulations) and departmental policies. </li><li>Experience of assisting with high-value and/or complex procurement projects and contractual arrangements, ideally within the public sector.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £34,801, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £10,081 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><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience (Lead Criteria):</strong> Please tell us about your procurement experience. </li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> How do you approach managing complexity while taking ownership of multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously?</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Please tell us about your ability to build and maintain strong, positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.</li></ul><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to prepare a 5-minute presentation, further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 16th February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</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.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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>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 : Shauna Nash</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:shauna.nash@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">shauna.nash@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY2NzImdmVyaWZ5PTQwOWEyOTJlZGZmMjVlMTc2MWRjMWRjMTIyYTVjNWViJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMzIxLTU1YjE5ZjFmNmYxOTYzYmY3OWU3MGRhNDk0NTEwNDMyZjgyZjBmOTc=" target="_blank">1a. 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Procurement Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4>At the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), we tackle issues that make a real difference to people’s lives—from tackling homelessness and supporting vulnerable citizens to creating sustainable communities and modernising local government. Our work sits at the heart of the political agenda.With around 3,500 staff across 20 offices nationwide, we have ambitious goals and are driving change that matters. If you’re considering joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time.<p>The Vulnerable People Statistics Team delivers insights that inform policy for some of the most vulnerable in society. Central to this is the Homelessness Case Level Collection (H-CLIC)—a longitudinal dataset providing an unparalleled view of homelessness trends across England. This data underpins key publications, dashboards, and analysis that guide national policy and ministerial decisions. </p><p>As a Senior Data Engineer, you will maintain and enhance the infrastructure powering H-CLIC. You’ll manage the end-to-end quarterly production of homelessness statistics—ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality standards—while helping to drive improvements to data architecture for greater stability and efficiency. You will also maintain Power BI dashboards, automate pipelines, and develop visualisation tools to uncover insights into homelessness and extend the reach and impact of this flagship collection across government and society. </p><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex datasets and innovative data solutions to deliver public value.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>As a Senior Data Engineer you’ll;</p><ul><li>Maintain and optimise the internal platform for our case-level data collection and associated documentation</li><li>Lead data engineering and maintenance for H-CLIC systems, a SQL based data-infrastructure</li><li>Update and maintain Power BI dashboards to meet stakeholder needs</li><li>Support transition to API-based data collections</li><li>Extract and prepare data from HCLIC systems for FOIs and ad-hoc requests</li><li>Mentor and task manage team members to build capability and resilience.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>As a Senior Data Engineer you’ll have;</p><ul><li>SQL &amp; Data Pipelines: Experience in designing and optimizing SQL queries, managing relational databases, and integrating them into efficient data workflows</li><li>Power BI &amp; DAX: Skills in building and maintaining interactive dashboards, developing robust data models, and writing optimized DAX for large SQL datasets</li><li>Automation &amp; Reporting: Proven ability to automate data workflows from XML to SQL to Power BI, delivering streamlined and reliable reporting solutions</li><li>Programming &amp; Version Control: Experience in R and Python for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and visualization, with Git for version control and collaborative development</li><li>Data Ethics &amp; Security: Familiarity of data ethics, privacy, and security frameworks, including experience with anonymisation and responsible data use</li><li>Communication &amp; Collaboration: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to lead technical discussions and clearly communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,928, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £13,305 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </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><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information. </p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link. </p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading. </p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p><strong>Experience &amp; Technical:</strong> Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page referencing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description. </p><p>In your CV and covering letter, please include: <br>a. why you are interested in the role; <br>b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required </p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Changing and Improving</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to prepare a short presentation, further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 19th January 2026 with interview dates to follow. All interviews will be conducted remotely.</p><p><strong>Group 1 Digital and Data roles</strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG has implemented the Digital and Data capability framework for Group 1 roles. Applicants that are successful and have been offered a position will be required to complete a capability assessment after the interview. </strong></p><p><strong>MHCLG will honour completed capability assessments for this role from other Government Departments for existing civil servants on level transfer only.</strong><strong>Please provide a copy of your capability assessment to the Hiring Manager when applying. If you have any queries on pay, please contact the Hiring Manager.</strong></p><p><strong>Each experience or technical skill is assessed between 1-3, representing working towards, at or above the job level requirements. You are awarded a proficiency level accordingly, and you will be given opportunity to annually re assess your capability and potentially increase your overall remuneration, through payment of allowances, depending on level of assessed capability.</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current basic pay if this is within our pay band for the relevant grade. </strong></p><p><strong>GRADE Group 1 Digital and Data Salary</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The basic pay for this role will be between £49,548 - £60,110 (London), £45,928 - £56,630 (National). </strong> Candidates will usually be recruited to the median of the payscale. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>A digital allowance may also be payable depending on the level of assessed capability, in order to meet the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating.</strong></li></ul><ul><li><strong>For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually, but we would seek not to exceed the MHCLG overall targeted remuneration rate for the specific grade, location and capability rating for existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply, subject to the statements above.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a>. </p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">What you need to know before applying.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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>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 : Digital Data Jobs</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">digitaldatajobs@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Senior Data Engineer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Are you a natural communicator with the ability to tailor your communication approach to suit your audience? Are you able to build strong relationships that will enable you to influence and challenge at all levels?</p><p>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Finance Advisor to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and we'd love to hear from you!</p><p>Strategic Finance Remediation is a small, high-performing team within the Buildings Fire and Resilience Group, leading one of the government’s most critical programmes: fixing unsafe cladding and making homes safe for thousands of residents. Our team embeds strong financial management across the remediation portfolio, enabling effective long-term planning and ensuring decisions are robust and evidence-based.</p><p>We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us to help us deliver a multi-billion pound portfolio that truly impacts lives. This is not a conventional finance role, you will need to combine numerical expertise with strong written and communication skills, and thrive in a fast moving, ambiguous environment. Some tasks are structured, but many are not, so agility is important, as often you will be pivoting between tasks such as management reporting, drafting ministerial papers, and engaging with key stakeholders such as HM Treasury and Homes England. Energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work at pace to help resolve real world issues are just as important as technical ability. You will join and be supported by a small, friendly, and collaborative team that works closely together to deliver results. This role reports directly to the Head of Strategic Finance.</p><br><h4>Job description</h4><p>As the Strategic Finance Advisor your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Consolidate a range of financial datasets to produce both in-year and multi-year insights at portfolio level. Utilising this data to prepare reports and narrative for relevant Boards, delivering timely insights that articulate the financial narrative and support informed decision making.</li><li>Contribute to robust financial forecasting and commitment planning at portfolio level, ensuring projections align with departmental budget priorities and fiscal rules.</li><li>Manage ad hoc financial returns, including quarterly Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) returns to National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).</li><li>Champion continuous improvement in financial management by designing efficient reporting processes and driving the consolidation of budgets and business planning at the portfolio level.</li><li>Prepare high quality briefings for senior leaders and Ministers, supporting strategic finance discussions and decisions.</li><li>Lead responses to ad hoc enquiries, including Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests, delivering timely and accurate solutions.</li><li>Provide strategic finance expertise into key projects within the portfolio to ensure decisions are financially sound and adhere to robust governance standards. For example supporting the development and refresh of key remediation business cases, including the Remediation Full Business Case as required, maintaining alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards.</li><li>Build strong collaborative relationships across the remediation portfolio working closely with delivery teams, strategy, performance, policy, and finance colleagues to drive alignment and support business objectives.</li><li>Maintain a comprehensive team directory, ensuring accuracy and a clear audit trail of key financial figures for transparency and accountability.</li><li>Provide flexible support across the strategic finance team, deputising for colleagues as required and covering absences. Take ownership of ad hoc duties within the wider team to ensure continuity and delivery of priorities.</li></ul><p><br><br></p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Interest in Strategic Finance - Have a strong interest in strategic financial management; a CCAB or CIMA qualification is desirable.</li><li>Strategic Advisory Experience – Proven ability to provide high-level advice and analysis on financial impact, performance, and risk to senior stakeholders. Able to act as a critical friend, constructively challenging financial management and delivery where appropriate.</li><li>Numerical and Analytical Skills – Highly numerate with experience in interpreting and presenting complex financial data clearly and effectively and tailored to different audiences.</li><li>Excellent Communication Skills – Strong written and verbal skills, capable of producing clear, impactful briefings and reports for Ministers and senior officials, and contributing key messages across a range of materials for diverse audiences.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement – Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders, using diplomacy, problem solving, and a proactive “can-do” approach.</li><li>Independent and Proactive Working – Able to work confidently and passionately on high profile areas, ensuring timely and high quality delivery of outputs.</li><li>Adaptability and Resilience – Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities and shifting deliverables in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Motivation and Learning Agility – Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly. Embraces new technologies, including AI enabled tools, to enhance communication, collaboration, and insight generation across teams.</li></ul><br><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,076, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £13,058 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><br><br></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><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Technical</strong></p><p><strong>Please </strong>ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information. </p><p><strong>Note: </strong>We do not consider direct CV applications. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link. </p><p><strong>Important:</strong> Your CV and Cover Letter <em>must </em>be merged into a single document before uploading. </p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift (CV &amp; Cover Letter)</strong></p><p>Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page </p><p>In your CV and covering letter, please include: <br>a. why you are interested in the role; <br>b. how you meet the essential skills and experience required </p><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong><br></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours:</strong> Seeing The Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Technical questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p>Candidates will be asked to prepare a written exercise - further details will be provided on invitation to interview. </p><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 26/01. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 09/02 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p></p><p><strong>Allowances</strong></p><p>For qualified chartered accountants an additional accounting allowance of £4,000pa will also be paid. In order to receive this allowance, you must be fully qualified and in a qualifying post as agreed by the Finance Head of Profession.</p><p></p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </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>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 : Claire Shakespeare</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Claire.shakespeare@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.shakespeare@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br>

Strategic Finance Advisor

<h4>Job summary</h4>Are you able to build strong relationships that will enable you to influence and challenge at all levels?Do you have strong leadership skills that you can bring to this role with the ability to coach and mentor your team?<br><br>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as the Head of Financial Strategy and we'd love to hear from you!<br>The Head of Financial Strategy is a critical role in the Finance Directorate at MHCLG. It is within the Strategic Finance division – a small, influential team that supports strategic decision-making by the SoS and the Executive Team, and leads the department’s relationship with HMT.<h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for a high-performing and experienced team leader. We offer rewarding, high-profile work within inclusive and friendly team. You will lead a small, high-performing team of three Grade 7’s and a SEO.</p><p><br>What you will be doing:</p><p><br>- Developing the Department’s financial strategy and medium-term financial plans, ensuring proposals are coherent, realistic and deliverable.<br>- Ensuring we are well positioned and organised to secure funding at HMT fiscal events including Budgets and Spending Reviews.<br>- Ensuring we make the best use of existing resources, advising Ministers and the Executive team on options and trade-offs and deliver better outcomes for the public.<br>- Coordinating rapid responses across the department on emerging financial pressures and priorities.<br>- Leading the relationship with our HMT Spending Team. This is a high-profile, fast-paced role, involving close working with senior officials and Ministers, and with colleagues from across the department including Finance, Strategy and HR.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Skills and experience that we are looking for:- A good understanding of government finance and policy making including experience of strategic planning, policy development and/or fiscal events.<br>- Highly collaborative, leading a team that builds effective relationships at all levels.<br>- An experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire your team to work at fast pace and respond positively and flexibly when requirements change.<br>- Ability to see the big picture, joining up strategies and approaches across the whole department.<br>- Outstanding verbal and written communications.<br>- Organised, efficient and adaptable approach.<br>- Confident and credible managing senior stakeholders. The post-holder could come from the finance or policy profession.<br><br>You are very welcome to get in touch with the Vacancy Manager David Keenan - <a href="mailto:David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Keenan@communities.gov.uk</a>. <h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £66,620, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £19,299 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>At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-benefits-2/" target="_blank">here</a>.<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><p><strong>Application and Selection</strong><br>The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: </p><p><strong>Behaviours</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Experience</strong><strong> , </strong><strong>Strengths</strong></p><p><strong>Stage 1: Sift</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience (Lead Criteria):</strong> In no more than 250 words, please tell us how your experience makes you a good fit for this role.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Behaviour:</strong> Delivering at Pace </li></ul><br><p>There is a 250-word limit per question. </p><p>When writing your application, remember: </p><ul><li>the assessor won’t be reading your answers sequentially </li></ul><ul><li>do not assume that the same assessors will have read all of your answers </li></ul><ul><li>if talking about something in your first answer, make sure that you write the second answer as if you had not written the first (and so on!) </li></ul><p>Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that each of your answers would be viewed by different assessors. </p><p>In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift using the lead behaviour listed in the advert. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. </p><p><strong>Stage 2: Interview</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Behaviours: </strong>Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Experience questions will be based around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the job description. </li><li><strong>Strengths:</strong> The strength-based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. </li></ul><p><strong>Sift and Interview Dates</strong></p><p>Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026. </p><p>Interviews are envisaged to take place the week commencing 16th February 2026 and are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change. </p><p><strong>How We Recruit</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-our-recruitment-process/" target="_blank">Find out more about our recruitment processes here.</a></p><ul><li>Applying </li></ul><ul><li>Sifting </li></ul><ul><li>Interview </li></ul><ul><li>Interview Results &amp; Feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Reserve List </li></ul><ul><li>Near Miss </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Grades </li></ul><ul><li>We are a DCS, RIS &amp; GPTWV employer </li></ul><ul><li>Reasonable Adjustments </li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government/mhclg-application-guidance/" target="_blank">Find out everything you need to know before applying here.</a></p><p>You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly. </p><ul><li>Security Clearance Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Nationality Requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Right to Work </li></ul><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service Code and Recruitment Principles </li></ul><ul><li>CV Declaration </li></ul><ul><li>Sponsorships </li></ul><ul><li>Salary and Grade </li></ul><ul><li>Existing Civil Servants </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><ul><li>Location and Flexible Working </li></ul><ul><li>Fixed Term Contracts </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Fraud Database - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice/internal-fraud-register-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Internal Fraud Register</a></li></ul><ul><li>Appeals and Complaints </li></ul><ul><li>Conflict of Interest </li></ul><p><strong>Security Clearance Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>National Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</strong></p><p><strong>London Office: </strong><strong> + </strong><strong>CTC</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.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.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 : David Keenan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:david.keenan@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.keenan@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been: <br><br>a procedural irregularity <br><br>an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy <br><br>exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day. <br><br>It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at <a href="mailto:recruitment@communities.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@communities.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: <a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NTgmdmVyaWZ5PWFiMjY5NDRjYmMxNThmNzQxMmM1ODBmNDI2ZjIxNmM5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1a. MHCLG Candidate Pack (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 834kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NTkmdmVyaWZ5PTFkYmU1MWRlZGE4Njc1YzQwODAxMjNjMTljNGM0MTQxJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1b. Candidate Guidance (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 355kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NjAmdmVyaWZ5PWY1NjBlOWM1NDQxOWJjZDkxMjc1Mzg1NzZkZTU4NWE5JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">1c. Success Profiles Candidate information (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 936kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2NjEmdmVyaWZ5PWE1M2YxMzgzYTViMmJhYTYxZjNkY2RhOTE2YzIyOTEzJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNTAyLWViODUxMWU1NzU2ODhhNDYxYzM4MmU3NzIxNDU3NTk1OWZhODc2Mjk=" target="_blank">Darlington Economic Campus Career Pathways (1) Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 452kB)

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