Programme Lead

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to manage project stakeholder engagement and deliver comprehensive project strategies. The role involves supervising projects from feasibility to delivery while ensuring compliance with Civil Service standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong project management skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. Additionally, the position offers numerous benefits including generous annual leave, pension contributions, and support for work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in developing comprehensive project management strategies.
• Knowledge in evaluating feasibility reports and project procurement.
• Familiarity with the Civil Service principles and quality service management.

Responsibilities

• Develop project stakeholder management strategies.
• Manage E2E delivery of projects and supplier partners.
• Support the governance/financial approval processes for projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cost management

Effective decision-making

Communication

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive strategy for Project Stakeholder management and engagement, including liaison with senior clients, internal and external stakeholders and supply chain partners to successfully deliver projects within their portfolio.
• Support the definition of a robust process to ensure long term strategic DWP sites are fit for purpose, allowing maximum occupation to support the Authorities business.
• Evaluate and approval of project feasibility reports.
• Support colleagues in the development of Financial Business Case documentation for projects, and take responsibility for FBC2, ensuring projects are initiated on the basis of a defined scope, with robust cost and programme parameters.
• Responsibility for the successful E2E delivery of projects within their portfolio with contractual responsibility for and management of the supplier partners implementing the design and delivery of all construction/fit out works.
• Support decision making on project procurement strategies.
• Lead the project teams through the governance/financial approval and reporting processes for projects throughout the various RIBA stages.
• Taking corrective action at project level to mitigate against cost and/or programme overrun and provide clear escalations where appropriate.
• Supports the Estates PMO through ensuring accurate contributions from the professional services and Contractor supply chain regarding projects scheduling, risk review, cost reporting, commercial compliance, change control and technical compliance with design and sustainability standards.
• Approval of detailed and technical design of projects.
• Prepare and approval of FF&E schedules and procurement as required.
• Provision and authorisation of Environment, Health and Safety standards, along with reporting of non‑compliance and issue resolution.
• Where deemed appropriate in partnership with professional services providers and in house commercial teams, prepare project bid documents, contribute to concept design, and undertake due diligence of main contractor selection.
• Manage Project change and approval process.
• Support a full independent cost management and review process, from estimating, cost planning, tender, contract award through to approval and settlement of final accounts.
• All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake a single virtual video interview.

There, you will be assessed against the experiences listed in the essential criteria. You will also be asked additional questions to validate your technical knowledge which will be measured against the essential criteria as specified in the vacancy. Your will also be asked some strength questions., Civil Servants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 10% of existing salary. Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at the Childcare Choices Website. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• 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)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . 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. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) . Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Behaviours

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service

Alongside your salary of 44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Benefits

• Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term‑time working, flexi‑time and compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
• Support for financial wellbeing, including interest‑free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first‑class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year continuous service.
• Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
• An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.

If you are placed on a reserve list but we cannot immediately offer you a post, please note:

• If you are later offered the role you applied for, in a location you have expressed a preference for, and you decline the offer or are unable to take up the post within a reasonable timeframe you will be withdrawn from the campaign and removed from the reserve list, other than in exceptional circumstances (e.g. a contractual Part Time Working Pattern cannot be accommodated in the initial role offered or in cases of serious ill health).
• If DWP makes an offer of an alternative role or location to that which you originally applied for, and you decline that offer, you will be able to remain on the reserve list.

Disability Confident Scheme If high application volumes are received, the benchmark for candidates to proceed to the next stage may be raised. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to advance all candidates applying under the DCS who meet the minimum standard. However, we may only progress those candidates who best meet the required standards. Reasonable Adjustments We consider visible and non‑visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact the Government Recruitment Service via [e-mail] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Reasonable Adjustments section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

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• Presenting the work, ideas and experience of others as your own
• Copying content or answers from an online or published source that is not your own

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 candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.