Future Ways of Working Lead

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Future Ways of Working Lead to strategize and implement modern working practices within the Civil Service. This role involves leading a team to foster smart working initiatives, provide guidance to senior leaders, and influence change across the government. Ideal candidates will have a strong emphasis on inclusivity and sustainability and be able to collaborate effectively in a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading strategic developments in workplace environments.
• Strong management abilities to lead and develop teams.
• Ability to influence business change using insights and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of 'Ways of Working'.
• Line manage and develop the Future Ways of Working team.
• Support workplace experience initiatives and influence business change.
• Lead the Smarter Working Community of Practice.
• Provide support and advice to senior leaders.
• Participate in relevant networks and events.

Job description

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme, and Net Zero Programme. We also deliver cost-effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement, and workplace services.

Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Striving for excellence- We always aim to deliver great results
• Empowering through respect- We insist on fair treatment for all, always
• Acting with integrity- We consistently do the right thing
• Succeeding together- We rely on each other to achieve success

We are committed to representing the communities we serve by making Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) part of everything we do. Our strong emphasis on EDI is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, but also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. We particularly invite applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.

We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help shape our future direction.

The Workplace Experience Team is a high-performing, motivated, and collaborative team responsible for delivering a portfolio of customer-focused work, including Future Ways of Working, the Customer Experience function, and Customer Insight.

The Future Ways of Working team is responsible for embedding and evolving modern working practices across the civil service. After the successful delivery of the smarter working programme, this team sustains a network of practitioners to inform and influence future ways of working, building on principles of flexibility and choice.

Aligning with the GPA interoperability programme, the Future Ways of Working Lead will establish the next iteration of ways of working to support Government Hubs and develop principles for greater sharing of government workspaces.

The team may require the successful candidate to support other areas across GPA as needed.

Key Responsibilities

As the Future Ways of Working Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the strategic development of ‘Ways of Working’ and conducting discovery phases to inform approaches for the civil service.
• Line managing, leading, developing, and supporting the Future Ways of Working team.
• Supporting workplace experience initiatives to realize benefits of smarter working, using customer insight and data to influence business change.
• Leading the cross-government Smarter Working Community of Practice, hosting events, providing guidance, and developing tools that showcase GPA’s expertise.
• Providing support and advice to senior leaders within GPA.
• Participating in relevant networks and events, including public speaking engagements.
• Reviewing research materials and creating products and advice to position GPA as a thought leader in workplace experience.