Specialist - Programme Manager (5I0061)
- Recruiter
- Homes and Communities Agency
- Location
- Bristol
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 58000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 14 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2017
- Sectors
- Business Opportunities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Homes and Communities Agency is the national housing and regeneration delivery agency for England. We contribute to economic growth by helping communities to realise their aspirations for prosperity and to deliver high-quality housing that people can afford. The HCA is also responsible for the regulation of social housing providers, ensuring that the sector is financially viable, well-managed and delivers value for money.
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HCA Investment is responsible for the set-up, operation and monitoring of investment programmes that promote and accelerate private sector house building and associated infrastructure projects through equity, loans and other market interventions. The Home Building Fund represents up to GBP3bn of recoverable investment. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the team that ensures the successful delivery of the Short Term Fund element (recoverable loans of up to five years) of the Home Building Fund and legacy programmes. It is an excellent opportunity to become part of the team that is key to the continuing successful delivery of this programme.
Benefits
Pensions
Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check.
Selection process details
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Eligibility
Candidates in their probationary period are not eligible to apply for vacancies within this department.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code 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.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Apply and further information
Contact point for applicants
For more information on the role, please see the attached document named 'Specialist - Programme Manager - Role Remit'
If you would like to apply for the role, please complete the document named 'HCA Application Form' and return it to before the deadline stated. Your email should include the job title and reference number of the post you are applying for.
Application Form - Within the form you are required to provide all relevant details and a supporting statement with specific examples of where your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the main accountabilities in the job remit and to the HCA competencies in the competency framework, attached for your information.
Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. The application and selection process is competency-based, and you should familiarise yourself with the relevant competency framework before attending an interview.
Please note - we do not accept CVs as a form of application.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are regretfully unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the adverts closing date we will not be progressing with your application. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role.
If you need the application form, or any of the other materials, in a different format, please email .
Sift/interview dates and location
Interview dates at the London or Bristol office are to be confirmed.
Further information
All appointments are on HCA terms and conditions. Full time hours for this post are 35 hours per week; alternative flexible working arrangements would be considered.
Please note - The HCA has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance the HCA will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Equifax to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.
Please note, for posts based in London, appointment will be subject to a Counter Terrorism Check. In order for this check to be carried out all applicants need to have a reasonable period of residency in the UK (over the last 3 years) in order for national security checks to be conducted.
Should an appointment be made to a London base location a London Allowance of GBP3,844 will be paid per annum.
The Homes and Communities Agency is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.