Portfolio Support Manager (B2136N)
Homes England
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 6th May 2024
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Job summary
The Chief Operating Office is the ‘engine room’ and spine of the Agency and provides a range of services that support both operational and change delivery across the organisation.
Having recognised the need for an effective portfolio management function to connect the Agency’s project delivery to its strategic objectives, the Chief Operating Office has established a new Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) and is now looking to recruit an enthusiastic Portfolio Support Manager.
Job description
The Portfolio Support Manager will play a critical role in supporting the success of the EPMO team by enabling the delivery and assurance of the Change Portfolio for the benefit of our internal and external users.
This is an opportunity to join a new EPMO team and to help shape both its future and the way change is managed in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. The successful candidate will be joining a newly formed, small, but enthusiastic team who are committed to building and growing a successful EPMO function and making a positive impact in terms of how the Agency delivers change.
Person specification
This role will suit a change professional with experience of working in change projects, programmes or portfolio, preferably in the public sector. This role can also be a learning opportunity for someone who wants to grow their career in a change environment.
You will be used to "spinning several plates" at once and will always be looking for ways to improve and innovate. You'll be comfortable in tackling complex issues and operating in an environment of uncertainty and continual change, where the ability to adapt and learn at pace will be key. You will have experience of delivering change, working collaboratively and inclusive way with varied stakeholders to achieve the most practical and beneficial outcomes.
You will be comfortable communicating with colleagues and stakeholders at a various levels, and able to build strong networks across the Agency and project delivery community. You will be committed to role modelling and living our values and behaviours in everything you do.
Benefits
Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:
Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.
Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.
Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.
Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.
We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.
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To apply please follow the links to our careers page.
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Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Selection process details
For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.
Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England.
Please note – Homes England 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 we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian 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.
Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.
Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter
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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.
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Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment team
- Email : Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk
