Enterprise Portfolio Delivery Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Leeds
£43,936 to £48,268 a year
PermanentFull time
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. And 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 are also delivering 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. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: 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, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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 to shape our future direction. The Corporate Performance Team sits at the heart of the GPA, working across the entire organisation (and with key external stakeholders) to help ensure that it is best delivering against short and long term objectives, vision and strategy and as such, is delivering the best possible service to our Clients and Customers. This exciting new role will be supporting the Head of Enterprise Portfolio to deliver and run the organisation-wide transition to enterprise portfolio management. This will enable a better strategic and tactical approach to delivery across GPA. The role will provide a view of all delivery and change across the organisation, ensuring the individual and cumulative impact of this is understood and managed. It will provide assurance that agreed change and delivery initiatives are delivered effectively and cost-efficiently and that all the potential benefits are realised. Note - This is a new role and therefore the job description will remain flexible and subject to change as the role is matured. The current listed responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to undertake some additional tasks not listed below , within the remit of their grade, to support the team. Key Responsibilities Lead on key workstreams for the development and delivery of enterprise portfolio function processes and systems, working closely with business areas including PMOs, finance, HR, risk, performance and benefits leads. Lead delivery of the communications and engagement plan and build professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Lead the production of key reports and documents for senior governance forums to support effective governance, assurance and decision making. Use digital tools to analyse data from across the Enterprise Portfolio to provide insights into progress against the portfolio plan that inform decision making and to identify potential risks/ delays and opportunities. Provide support to the Head of Enterprise Portfolio to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the enterprise portfolio function and practice Engage with stakeholders, providing updates, challenge assumptions and resolve issues, working closely with portfolio/programme/project offices across the GPA. Provide training and awareness-building sessions on the application of the enterprise wide portfolio processes. Work to embed new behaviours and ways of working for successful adoption of Enterprise Portfolio processes. Support the continuous improvement of the Enterprise Portfolio function helping shape, improve and mature the function. Champion the adoption of best practice, encourages innovation and facilitates the capture and sharing of lessons learned across the portfolio.
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Enterprise Portfolio Delivery Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Manchester
£43,936 to £48,268 a year
PermanentFull time
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. And 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 are also delivering 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. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: 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, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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 to shape our future direction. The Corporate Performance Team sits at the heart of the GPA, working across the entire organisation (and with key external stakeholders) to help ensure that it is best delivering against short and long term objectives, vision and strategy and as such, is delivering the best possible service to our Clients and Customers. This exciting new role will be supporting the Head of Enterprise Portfolio to deliver and run the organisation-wide transition to enterprise portfolio management. This will enable a better strategic and tactical approach to delivery across GPA. The role will provide a view of all delivery and change across the organisation, ensuring the individual and cumulative impact of this is understood and managed. It will provide assurance that agreed change and delivery initiatives are delivered effectively and cost-efficiently and that all the potential benefits are realised. Note - This is a new role and therefore the job description will remain flexible and subject to change as the role is matured. The current listed responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to undertake some additional tasks not listed below , within the remit of their grade, to support the team. Key Responsibilities Lead on key workstreams for the development and delivery of enterprise portfolio function processes and systems, working closely with business areas including PMOs, finance, HR, risk, performance and benefits leads. Lead delivery of the communications and engagement plan and build professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Lead the production of key reports and documents for senior governance forums to support effective governance, assurance and decision making. Use digital tools to analyse data from across the Enterprise Portfolio to provide insights into progress against the portfolio plan that inform decision making and to identify potential risks/ delays and opportunities. Provide support to the Head of Enterprise Portfolio to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the enterprise portfolio function and practice Engage with stakeholders, providing updates, challenge assumptions and resolve issues, working closely with portfolio/programme/project offices across the GPA. Provide training and awareness-building sessions on the application of the enterprise wide portfolio processes. Work to embed new behaviours and ways of working for successful adoption of Enterprise Portfolio processes. Support the continuous improvement of the Enterprise Portfolio function helping shape, improve and mature the function. Champion the adoption of best practice, encourages innovation and facilitates the capture and sharing of lessons learned across the portfolio.
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Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner
Government Recruitment Service - Leeds
£44,241 to £44,241 a year
TemporaryFull time
Can you find the talent shaping the future of automotive engineering? Ready to recruit specialist engineers for rapidly evolving vehicle technology? Can you turn market insight into successful engineering hires? If so, we would love to hear from you! About Us Our work is focused on improving vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to national and internationally recognised standards. We are a part of the Department of Transport as the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval Authority. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do, and what you could be a part of. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Vehicle Certification Agency - Department for Transport Careers As a Talent Acquisition & Strategy Partner at the VCA, you will be pivotal in identifying, attracting and recruiting specialist talent for hard-to-fill roles in highly competitive markets. This role is integral to building strong talent pipelines, gathering market intelligence and using evidence to advise stakeholders on attraction challenges, reward considerations and recruitment strategy. You will take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and selecting ideal candidates to developing networks with stakeholders and using commercial market insight to support successful recruitment outcomes for scarce or specialist skill areas. This position requires a creative, initiative-taking and adaptable individual with expertise in recruitment strategies, stakeholder management, market research and evidence-based advice. Your main duties will include but will not be limited to: Develop a network within the automotive industry and other relevant engineering disciplines to understand market trends, scarce skill areas and candidate availability Use market intelligence and evidence to advise stakeholders on attraction challenges, employment models and potential reward considerations for hard-to-fill roles Tailor VCA’s attraction and advertising approach for specialist recruitment campaigns to target relevant candidates in competitive markets Work with VCA Vacancy Holders and VCA local HR to coordinate and manage interview and selection processes effectively Ensure a seamless and professional experience for candidates throughout the recruitment journey For more information, please read the Role Profile attached to this job advert. Please note that the Role Profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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Engineering Talent Acquisition Partner
Government Recruitment Service - Swansea
£44,241 to £44,241 a year
TemporaryFull time
Can you find the talent shaping the future of automotive engineering? Ready to recruit specialist engineers for rapidly evolving vehicle technology? Can you turn market insight into successful engineering hires? If so, we would love to hear from you! About Us Our work is focused on improving vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to national and internationally recognised standards. We are a part of the Department of Transport as the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval Authority. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do, and what you could be a part of. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Vehicle Certification Agency - Department for Transport Careers As a Talent Acquisition & Strategy Partner at the VCA, you will be pivotal in identifying, attracting and recruiting specialist talent for hard-to-fill roles in highly competitive markets. This role is integral to building strong talent pipelines, gathering market intelligence and using evidence to advise stakeholders on attraction challenges, reward considerations and recruitment strategy. You will take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and selecting ideal candidates to developing networks with stakeholders and using commercial market insight to support successful recruitment outcomes for scarce or specialist skill areas. This position requires a creative, initiative-taking and adaptable individual with expertise in recruitment strategies, stakeholder management, market research and evidence-based advice. Your main duties will include but will not be limited to: Develop a network within the automotive industry and other relevant engineering disciplines to understand market trends, scarce skill areas and candidate availability Use market intelligence and evidence to advise stakeholders on attraction challenges, employment models and potential reward considerations for hard-to-fill roles Tailor VCA’s attraction and advertising approach for specialist recruitment campaigns to target relevant candidates in competitive markets Work with VCA Vacancy Holders and VCA local HR to coordinate and manage interview and selection processes effectively Ensure a seamless and professional experience for candidates throughout the recruitment journey For more information, please read the Role Profile attached to this job advert. Please note that the Role Profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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Graduate Trainee Surveyor
Government Recruitment Service - Aberdeen
£30,485 to £30,485 a year
TemporaryFull time
Have you recently graduated with a degree in an engineering discipline accredited to achieve Chartered Engineer status with the Engineering Council? Are you ready to embark on a bespoke development plan tailored towards your career goals? Does a graduate scheme working for an organisation delivering vital maritime safety work excite you? If so, we are looking for a Graduate Surveyor to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety and environmental protection policies in the United Kingdom, working to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea. Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas. Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to enabling all our colleagues to have purpose, professionalism and pride in what they do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams. We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups including, Women’s, Men's, HM Reserves, Neurodiversity, Parental, Positive Supports, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing, Veterans Network and volunteer Respect Ambassadors. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers As a Graduate Surveyor, you will complete a structured development training programme to become an MCA Marine Surveyor and gain an understanding of the Government’s Maritime Strategy for ‘Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas’. You will assist MCA Surveyors in maintaining high standards of marine safety, to minimise loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users and minimise pollution from ships of both the sea and the coastline. You will embark on a four-year development Graduate Surveyor Scheme. Your first two years will be spent gaining practical experience of a variety of different MCA tasks in a marine office, alongside theoretical learning about the role of a surveyor and the legal framework in which surveyors work. Following a successful assessment, you will progress to an HEO Surveyor, where your responsibilities will increase and you will undertake some survey and inspection tasks independently, gaining experience as well as confidence. You will continue to develop your knowledge, learning more about larger vessels. At the end of the four years, you will be expected to progress to SEO Surveyor. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Gaining an understanding of MCA survey, inspection, audit and enforcement activities, including but not limited to Flag State Work, Legal Frameworks, Auditing Techniques and Human Element, and Convention Vessels. Assisting Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Marine Surveyors in maintaining high standards of marine safety; minimising loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users, and minimising pollution from ships of both the sea and the coastline. Attending Marine Office/HQ Operations Management meetings as required. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date personal competence and training records; completing all the required elements of the MCA Graduate Trainee Surveyor training programme to a satisfactory standard; undertaking training and development opportunities so that the skill and capability profiles of the post-holder are maintained as directed by the line management chain. Attending relevant formal courses and modules to develop your skills and understanding. Treating all customers and stakeholders with respect as well as a positive and helpful manner; valuing diversity and demonstrating positive MCA behaviours. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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Graduate Trainee Surveyor
Government Recruitment Service - Belfast
£30,485 to £30,485 a year
TemporaryFull time
Have you recently graduated with a degree in an engineering discipline accredited to achieve Chartered Engineer status with the Engineering Council? Are you ready to embark on a bespoke development plan tailored towards your career goals? Does a graduate scheme working for an organisation delivering vital maritime safety work excite you? If so, we are looking for a Graduate Surveyor to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety and environmental protection policies in the United Kingdom, working to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea. Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas. Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to enabling all our colleagues to have purpose, professionalism and pride in what they do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams. We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups including, Women’s, Men's, HM Reserves, Neurodiversity, Parental, Positive Supports, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing, Veterans Network and volunteer Respect Ambassadors. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers As a Graduate Surveyor, you will complete a structured development training programme to become an MCA Marine Surveyor and gain an understanding of the Government’s Maritime Strategy for ‘Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas’. You will assist MCA Surveyors in maintaining high standards of marine safety, to minimise loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users and minimise pollution from ships of both the sea and the coastline. You will embark on a four-year development Graduate Surveyor Scheme. Your first two years will be spent gaining practical experience of a variety of different MCA tasks in a marine office, alongside theoretical learning about the role of a surveyor and the legal framework in which surveyors work. Following a successful assessment, you will progress to an HEO Surveyor, where your responsibilities will increase and you will undertake some survey and inspection tasks independently, gaining experience as well as confidence. You will continue to develop your knowledge, learning more about larger vessels. At the end of the four years, you will be expected to progress to SEO Surveyor. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Gaining an understanding of MCA survey, inspection, audit and enforcement activities, including but not limited to Flag State Work, Legal Frameworks, Auditing Techniques and Human Element, and Convention Vessels. Assisting Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Marine Surveyors in maintaining high standards of marine safety; minimising loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users, and minimising pollution from ships of both the sea and the coastline. Attending Marine Office/HQ Operations Management meetings as required. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date personal competence and training records; completing all the required elements of the MCA Graduate Trainee Surveyor training programme to a satisfactory standard; undertaking training and development opportunities so that the skill and capability profiles of the post-holder are maintained as directed by the line management chain. Attending relevant formal courses and modules to develop your skills and understanding. Treating all customers and stakeholders with respect as well as a positive and helpful manner; valuing diversity and demonstrating positive MCA behaviours. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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Head of Safety, Fire and Environmental Management
Government Recruitment Service - Cardiff
£70,968 to £76,742 a year
PermanentFull time
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. And 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 are also delivering 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. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: 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 The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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 to shape our future direction. The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we’re a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Job description: The key purpose of the Safety, Fire and Environmental Management role is to ensure effective management arrangements for GPA clients in respect of Health & Safety, Sustainability, Risk, Compliance, Security and Equality. The post holder will lead a team of discipline specific managers. Key Responsibilities 1. Assurance and Compliance Develop robust, safe systems of work across all GPA activities. Delegate action and ownership of all audit and accreditation activities across the Workplace Service (WS) team, including ensuring suppliers maintain appropriate accreditations. Develop and deploy risk reporting and mitigation policy and processes to underpin and de-risk Workplace Services (WS) activities. Discharge GPA Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) client duties for Workplace Services. Provide competent advice to the Workplace Services Director and GPA Senior Leadership Team and their team members on H&S, fire and sustainability matters. Where identified in the relevant GPA Policy documents, carry out ‘Duty Holder’ and ‘Responsible Person’ roles for GPA 2. Multi-discipline Leadership Lead a National Team delivering effective SME expertise in H&S, Fire, Sustainability, and GPA corporate H&S activity such as reasonable adjustments. Design, implement, manage and continuously review the Health and Safety Management System for GPA including developing Health & Safety Policy both corporately and operationally for GPA sites. Develop and implement effective H&S and Environmental processes, preferably to ISO 45000 AND 14001 standards. Ensure effective H&S training arrangements are in place for the WS Assurance team and WS Delivery teams. Lead continuous Improvement across, H&S, fire and sustainability. Contribute to full team activities such as development days, team meetings etc. Lead relevant team training sessions. 3. Stakeholder and Risk Management Build and maintain effective working relationships with key supplier contacts, managing the relationship at a tactical and operational level. Build and maintain effective working relationships with departmental partners across all relevant clusters. Build and maintain effective working relationships across all GPA’s directorates ensuring safety is embedded at the heart of what we do. Support workplace services leads, project directors and project managers to resolve key risks, taking ownership for mitigation where appropriate. Ensure discipline-specific risk registers are maintained and contribute to the WS and Contract Risk Registers where appropriate. Represent the GPA at relevant external pan-Government groups and liaise with Statutory Authorities and Enforcement Officers as required. Lead a team of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide guidance and support to workplace service leads with technical challenges. Attend, lead and present where applicable to relevant GPA Health and Safety Committees and boards, compiling data sets as requested by the secretariat. Reports to: Deputy Director Workplace Service Assurance Authority Decision making: Yes Budgetary responsibility: Yes
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Head of Safety, Fire and Environmental Management
Government Recruitment Service - Leeds
£70,968 to £76,742 a year
PermanentFull time
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. And 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 are also delivering 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. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: 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 The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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 to shape our future direction. The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we’re a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Job description: The key purpose of the Safety, Fire and Environmental Management role is to ensure effective management arrangements for GPA clients in respect of Health & Safety, Sustainability, Risk, Compliance, Security and Equality. The post holder will lead a team of discipline specific managers. Key Responsibilities 1. Assurance and Compliance Develop robust, safe systems of work across all GPA activities. Delegate action and ownership of all audit and accreditation activities across the Workplace Service (WS) team, including ensuring suppliers maintain appropriate accreditations. Develop and deploy risk reporting and mitigation policy and processes to underpin and de-risk Workplace Services (WS) activities. Discharge GPA Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) client duties for Workplace Services. Provide competent advice to the Workplace Services Director and GPA Senior Leadership Team and their team members on H&S, fire and sustainability matters. Where identified in the relevant GPA Policy documents, carry out ‘Duty Holder’ and ‘Responsible Person’ roles for GPA 2. Multi-discipline Leadership Lead a National Team delivering effective SME expertise in H&S, Fire, Sustainability, and GPA corporate H&S activity such as reasonable adjustments. Design, implement, manage and continuously review the Health and Safety Management System for GPA including developing Health & Safety Policy both corporately and operationally for GPA sites. Develop and implement effective H&S and Environmental processes, preferably to ISO 45000 AND 14001 standards. Ensure effective H&S training arrangements are in place for the WS Assurance team and WS Delivery teams. Lead continuous Improvement across, H&S, fire and sustainability. Contribute to full team activities such as development days, team meetings etc. Lead relevant team training sessions. 3. Stakeholder and Risk Management Build and maintain effective working relationships with key supplier contacts, managing the relationship at a tactical and operational level. Build and maintain effective working relationships with departmental partners across all relevant clusters. Build and maintain effective working relationships across all GPA’s directorates ensuring safety is embedded at the heart of what we do. Support workplace services leads, project directors and project managers to resolve key risks, taking ownership for mitigation where appropriate. Ensure discipline-specific risk registers are maintained and contribute to the WS and Contract Risk Registers where appropriate. Represent the GPA at relevant external pan-Government groups and liaise with Statutory Authorities and Enforcement Officers as required. Lead a team of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide guidance and support to workplace service leads with technical challenges. Attend, lead and present where applicable to relevant GPA Health and Safety Committees and boards, compiling data sets as requested by the secretariat. Reports to: Deputy Director Workplace Service Assurance Authority Decision making: Yes Budgetary responsibility: Yes
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Head of Safety, Fire and Environmental Management
Government Recruitment Service - Nottingham
£70,968 to £76,742 a year
PermanentFull time
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. And 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 are also delivering 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. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: 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 The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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 to shape our future direction. The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we’re a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Job description: The key purpose of the Safety, Fire and Environmental Management role is to ensure effective management arrangements for GPA clients in respect of Health & Safety, Sustainability, Risk, Compliance, Security and Equality. The post holder will lead a team of discipline specific managers. Key Responsibilities 1. Assurance and Compliance Develop robust, safe systems of work across all GPA activities. Delegate action and ownership of all audit and accreditation activities across the Workplace Service (WS) team, including ensuring suppliers maintain appropriate accreditations. Develop and deploy risk reporting and mitigation policy and processes to underpin and de-risk Workplace Services (WS) activities. Discharge GPA Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) client duties for Workplace Services. Provide competent advice to the Workplace Services Director and GPA Senior Leadership Team and their team members on H&S, fire and sustainability matters. Where identified in the relevant GPA Policy documents, carry out ‘Duty Holder’ and ‘Responsible Person’ roles for GPA 2. Multi-discipline Leadership Lead a National Team delivering effective SME expertise in H&S, Fire, Sustainability, and GPA corporate H&S activity such as reasonable adjustments. Design, implement, manage and continuously review the Health and Safety Management System for GPA including developing Health & Safety Policy both corporately and operationally for GPA sites. Develop and implement effective H&S and Environmental processes, preferably to ISO 45000 AND 14001 standards. Ensure effective H&S training arrangements are in place for the WS Assurance team and WS Delivery teams. Lead continuous Improvement across, H&S, fire and sustainability. Contribute to full team activities such as development days, team meetings etc. Lead relevant team training sessions. 3. Stakeholder and Risk Management Build and maintain effective working relationships with key supplier contacts, managing the relationship at a tactical and operational level. Build and maintain effective working relationships with departmental partners across all relevant clusters. Build and maintain effective working relationships across all GPA’s directorates ensuring safety is embedded at the heart of what we do. Support workplace services leads, project directors and project managers to resolve key risks, taking ownership for mitigation where appropriate. Ensure discipline-specific risk registers are maintained and contribute to the WS and Contract Risk Registers where appropriate. Represent the GPA at relevant external pan-Government groups and liaise with Statutory Authorities and Enforcement Officers as required. Lead a team of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide guidance and support to workplace service leads with technical challenges. Attend, lead and present where applicable to relevant GPA Health and Safety Committees and boards, compiling data sets as requested by the secretariat. Reports to: Deputy Director Workplace Service Assurance Authority Decision making: Yes Budgetary responsibility: Yes
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Energy Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Bristol
£58,478 to £64,743 a year
PermanentFull time
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. And 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 are also delivering 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. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together: 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 The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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 to shape our future direction. The Energy Manager will act as the strategic lead for the implementation of the GPA Energy Strategy across the GPA managed portfolio, ensuring operational alignment with the agency’s overarching sustainability and environmental objectives. Acting as the primary interface and Subject Matter Expert (SME), the post holder will provide critical advisory services on energy compliance and utilities management, whilst supporting the GPA’s Integrated Delivery Teams on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), Government Greening Commitment (GGC), and statutory environmental reporting. The Energy Manager will ensure these initiatives synchronise seamlessly with the GPA's Environmental Management System, Utilities Strategy, and Net Zero Programme Delivery Strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership Lead the implementation of the GPA’s Energy Strategy in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Integrate energy infrastructure within the GPA’s broader estate planning, and ensure alignment with the GPA’s Environment Management System, Government Greening Commitment, the GPA Utilities Strategy and the GPA’s carbon targets. Foster close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the Energy Strategy supports investment decisions for asset replacements, future acquisitions, disposals and other property transactions. Act as the primary interface for managing energy related enquiries from the workforce, departmental partners, regional supply chain partners, strategic partners and other government departments. Commercial Management Oversee the management of the Utilities Bureaux, ensuring utility bills are validated and corresponding data is transferred to the appropriate GPA systems. Manage the utilities ancillary service contracts, to include the procurement of electricity and gas. Act as the GPA Lead on the Government Commercial Agency Energy Framework. Stakeholder Management Work closely with local authorities, utility companies, commercial landlords and charging network operators. Build strong relationships with commercial partners, ensuring contractual KPIs, customer satisfaction and performance standards are met. Promote open, honest communication and collaborative behaviours. Compliance, Data and Security Advise on the energy and utilities components for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), Government Greening Commitment (GGC) and statutory reporting. Collaborate with the Environment Management System Working Group and DDaT stakeholders, to lead the setup of a central energy management system, for accurate storing of information and timely evaluation of performance. Ensure compliance with all information management, data protection and data security requirements. Project Delivery Act as the energy and utilities management subject matter expert, to the GPA’s Integrated Delivery Teams, who lead the planning and delivery of net zero, life cycle replacement, sustainability and workplace services interventions. And any other tasks requested by your line manager.
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