Job Summary
We are MHCLG Here at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & 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.
This role forms part of the Building Design and Construction Digital team, which will deliver cross-cutting projects across professions, products and building performance.
These areas are facing similar challenges and require joined-up solutions to implement the recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry and to make sure the sector is positioned ready for a digital future.
As the team’s Delivery Manager you will work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with policy, analytical and digital colleagues to develop and oversee processes to ensure workstreams are delivered successfully.
Job Description
As a Delivery Manager you'll: Develop and oversee the processes necessary to deliver our objectives, challenging unnecessary complexity and refining based on feedback and shared learning.
Plan our pipeline, understanding and prioritising the most important projects while helping teams to measure, evaluate and visualise outcomes.
Lead on commercial contract management, acting as the point of contact for suppliers, providing constructive challenge to deliver excellent value for money.
Lead the team’s thinking on risk, identifying internal and external dependencies and tackling blockers.
Support the team in providing delivery confidence to senior leaders and ministers, interpreting between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Person specification
As a Delivery Manager You’ll Have Experience planning and developing effective process to support delivery.
Experience of anticipating, and overcoming, risks and barriers to successful delivery.
Experience of proactively managing suppliers and supplier contracts to ensure maximum value for money.
Experience of engaging and assuring senior leaders by making complex technical problems accessible.
A good understanding of Agile or other tools to support delivery.
Desirable: Experience of, or an interest in, user centred design practices.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £44,004, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Childcare Voucher and Cycle to Work Schemes.
Selection process details
Application and Selection The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles: Behaviours , Experience.
Please ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.
Sift and Interview Dates
Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 7th September 2026.
Interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups 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) 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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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
Diversity and Inclusion
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