Local Government Finance Programme Support Officer
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Remote · Full Time
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- Salary
- GBP 36,169 – GBP 36,169 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Eligibility
- The position is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic or Liechtenstein nationals and their family members with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, individuals wit…
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Job description
About the Role
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's Local Government Finance Programme Team oversees comprehensive programme management, governance, reporting, and assurance across 17 workstreams and six divisions. This role is centered on maintaining a unified source of accurate delivery and risk information, aiding informed decision-making, and standardizing programme management methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate monthly Programme Board activities, including scheduling, preparing information packs and meeting materials, managing actions, recording minutes, and distributing agreed documents.
- Manage various commissions within and beyond the Directorate using official templates and logs, ensuring clarity of requests, deadline monitoring, obtaining approvals, engaging Single Points of Contact, verifying and collating returns.
- Support management and escalation of risks and issues within governance structures at both Directorate and Departmental levels; organize risk reviews for workstreams and oversee monthly corporate risk and delivery updates with tracking and quality assurance.
- Maintain an overview of data across the 17 workstreams, including tracking standing items, risks, issues, milestones, and delivery challenges.
- Contribute to governance products like governance maps and Programme Board communications while identifying opportunities to enhance clarity, consistency, and operational efficiency.
Candidate Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of fostering relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels.
- Ability to work independently, proactively driving progress in ambiguous workstreams with a problem-solving mindset.
- Skilled in building collaborative partnerships both internally and externally, sharing resources, and promoting teamwork.
- Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficient in IT applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and CoPilot.
Additional Information
The position offers a salary of £36,169 plus a pension contribution of £10,478 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. The role supports flexible and remote working arrangements with offices in various UK cities including Bristol, Darlington, London, Manchester, and Wolverhampton. The Ministry provides a range of employee benefits such as career development pathways, MyLifestyle Staff Benefits Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, and Cycle to Work Schemes.
Security & Eligibility
Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal record and security clearances, including Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) and Baseline Personnel Security Standard, depending on the office. The role is open to UK nationals, nationals of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with UK work rights, nationals under the EU Settlement Scheme, and others with appropriate leave to remain.
Application Process
The recruitment features a two-stage process including an initial sift based on behavioural competencies (‘Managing a quality service’, ‘Delivering at pace’, and ‘Working Together’) and a strengths-based interview. Candidates will be assessed remotely with reasonable adjustments available. Detailed guidance is provided regarding application content and the use of artificial intelligence in submissions.