Business Planning Manager (Band 3/SEO)

Overview

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has established the Building Safety Division (BSD) to ensure high risk residential buildings (HRBs) are safe and that people feel safe in their homes. Within BSD’s High Risk Building (HRB) Regulation, there are two functions: Building Control and In Occupation. The Building Control function ensures HRBs are designed and built to meet Building Regulations; the In Occupation function assesses Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications for occupied HRBs to ensure that safety risks are managed to protect residents.

The Business Planning Manager posts are new. Post-holders will oversee all aspects of business planning within Building Control or In Occupation and will lead and coordinate planning activities across these areas. The roles have a national remit and report to the relevant Heads of Operations, working alongside operational leadership teams.

Travel: This role can be based in any HSE office listed in the advert; some travel to other offices and occasional overnight stays may be required for collaborative working and meetings.

Working pattern: Part-time working hours are available. We can accept applicants who can commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week.

The Business Planning Manager will provide clarity on key milestones to define what, when and how HRB assessment projects will be organized, scheduled and delivered to maximise efficiency and productivity with available resources. The role drives growth and operational excellence and requires an analytical approach to manage and interpret complex data and maintain high-level and detailed project plans. The role also requires strategic thinking, robust technical planning and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading on all aspects of operational business planning to maximise efficiency and productivity and embed a high performing culture.
• Developing the annual business delivery plan.
• Developing the direction plan for Principal Accountable Persons of HRBs (In Occupation only).
• Allocating regulatory and support resources to HRB assessment projects.
• Working with the Operational Manager to monitor business delivery against plan.
• Using performance data and management information to inform decision-making and adjust delivery plans within and across teams, in year.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners in planning business delivery.
• You will also be asked to complete an anonymised Personal Statement (no more than 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert.

Application and Selection Information

• Application guidance is available at the Civil Service Careers site and includes how to complete a Personal Statement.
• The sift will take place from 17th November; if needed, a sift may be based on the Personal Statement alone.
• Interviews will take place from 1st December; candidates will be assessed against the behaviours in the job advert. Dates may change due to panel availability.

AI Tools, Sponsorship and Eligibility

• Artificial Intelligence may be used, but all statements must be truthful and from the candidate’s own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application.
• This role is not open to sponsorship under the points-based system.
• A Reserve List will be held for up to 12 months. There is no guarantee of a role from the reserve list.
• HSE may conduct additional checks (e.g., Google and social media) in line with Civil Service principles.
• From 23 June 2025, successful interviewees will undergo pre-employment checks through the Internal Fraud Hub; inclusion in the IFH may lead to refusal of employment. Guidance and contact information are provided in the job advert.

Terms, Benefits and Diversity

• Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards within Civil Service guidelines.
• HSE is a Disability Confident employer and provides workplace adjustments as needed.
• Salary: £45,954 with a Civil Service pension contribution of £13,312; other benefits include learning and development, flexible working options, and a range of family-friendly policies.
• Annual leave: 25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and Civil Service privilege leave.
• Other benefits include Cycle to Work, E-Gift Cards, and more.