Governance Manager

Key accountabilities Develop and maintain elements of the Estates Governance Framework, supporting the Governance and Risk Lead in managing the framework overall Support the Governance and Risk Lead in reviewing and suggesting improvements to the Estates Governance and Control Framework to ensure it supports Estates strategy and remains a value-add tool for Estates (including supporting Estates supply chain governance forums) This includes leading an Estates Governance Network Group to support cross-collaboration and sharing of best practice Business management support for various high-level governance meetings (currently the Capital Projects Board), including (as required) coordinating with key stakeholders, chasing and updating action points, agreeing and following up agenda items Lead or support the development of new governance processes and frameworks for individual delivery projects and operational teams Create and analyse governance MI and feedback to ensure Estates programme governance remains fit for purpose Prepare reports on governance MI through various mediums, to a cross section of stakeholders including senior leaders Support the drive to ensure that Estates, and the Department, is compliant with cross-government governance and risk management standards and principles (e.g. Corporate Governance in Central Government Departments: Code of Good Practice, Government Functional Standards, etc.) Support with governance elements of supplier or internal audits and support the wider Governance and Control Team with compliance related activities Lead the development, oversight and management of the Estates Registered File policy and process, including matrix management of the team pool HEO and analysis of the resulting recorded MI Working alongside the departments data SMEs, ensure all governance related documentation is correctly used and stored in line with DWP policies Alongside the Estates Risk Manager, deputise for the Governance and Risk Lead when required Support the drive within Estates that seeks to prove that effective and proportionate governance of organisations, programmes and projects reinforces delivery of objectives and achievement of business or programme plans Lead the management and oversight of the Estates Personal Property Damage Claim policy and process Lead the development and maintenance of the Estates Governance SharePoint site, including alignment with other SharePoint sites on the Estates SharePoint Hub Keep aware of regulatory developments within or outside of the Department as well as evolving best practices in governance across Government and the private sector Keep aware of the over-all Estates Business Plan and project delivery plans to ensure that relevant and proportionate governance is in place Person specification Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience Understanding of governance frameworks and compliance requirements Proven track record of supporting governance and risk strategies and operating practices Demonstrable experience of supporting governance forums/frameworks/processes Methodical and diligent with a keen eye for detail An analytical mind with the ability to take a broad overview of complexities, procedures and regulations Able to analyse broad data sets to identify both key trends and trigger points and present conclusions clearly and concisely Excellent communicator with experience of presenting to a diverse range of audiences ranging from leaders to frontline colleagues Thrives in a fast-paced environment which covers a variety of activities Practical experience of building and using SharePoint sites and use of SharePoint lists D esirable Skills, Knowledge & Experience Understanding of the end-to-end property lifecycle process and related legislation Understanding and complying with Real Estate related Statutory, Regulatory and Professional requirements Understanding, and use, of PowerBI Qualifications/professional memberships Desirable A professional Compliance related qualification and / or membership would be useful Risk Management accreditation or an associated qualification would be useful Behaviours We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Leadership Working Together Benefits Alongside your salary of 42,614, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 12,345 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 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 years 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 Location Applicants should apply for suitable posts where they can travel to and from their home office location daily within a reasonable time. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Relocation costs will not be reimbursed Hybrid Working This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences and the geographical requirements of the business Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. STAGE 1 – APPLICATION & SIFT As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of no more than 1000 words against the essential criteria as outlined above. You will also be asked to provide a short CV. Your CV should be fairly short and just evidence very brief details of your work history and experience. Please do not submit a speculative application where you do not meet at least 50% of the essential criteria as these applications will be unsuccessful. Do not include Behaviour examples within your application as these will not be assessed in the sift and will only be used at interview stage. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. There will be an initial sift of applications based on the Personal Statement only, so please ensure you evidence how you meet the Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience requirement contained in the vacancy in this section. This will form a short list for interview. STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake a single virtual video interview. The interview will follow a blended approach which will help us assess candidates Behaviours and Strengths. You will also be asked an additional question to validate your knowledge which will be measured against the essential criteria as specified in the vacancy. Currently the sift is scheduled to take place w/c 9 December 2024 and interview dates are yet to be confirmed but likely early January 2025 . Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually and dates are subject to change. Further Information Find out more about Working for DWP A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. 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 https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service or Disclosure Scotland on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP’s terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action. Reasonable Adjustment At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. 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 Government Recruitment Service via DWPrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 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. 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 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) (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 Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 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) .