Successful candidates for roles based in our 2 Marsham Street building must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check and the process can take up to 8 weeks to complete.

You are therefore required to complete the attached Annex A form (PART A ONLY) and either email the signed version directly to hrsharedservices@communities.gsi.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can post the completed form to MHCLG HR, Ground Floor, Rosebrae Court, Woodside Ferry Approach, Birkenhead, CH41 6DU. This will be processed in cases only where the candidate should be successful in applying for the post. The remainder will be securely destroyed.

Please note that successful candidates will need to pass the CTC security checks – this requires you to have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years. Please refer to the attached document “MHCLG Notes on Security Clearance” for further information on Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC). Thank you.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to take forward innovative work to set up a new Arm's Length Body to oversee and deliver the work of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation. MHCLG is setting up a new organisation that will deliver the Holocaust Memorial and the on-going legacy work. The post-holder will: lead the cross-cutting work to establish the new body; work with and advise the team to oversee the appointment of its leaders; set up the right operating framework for the new organisation; and establish a partnership/sponsorship function from the Integration and Faith Division. The work is high-profile within the Department and across Whitehall and is of national and international interest.

This role will provide the opportunity to work across government including Cabinet Office colleagues, Treasury. Ministerial Private Offices, Number Ten and senior leaders within MHCLG. The work will bring regular contact with Ministers, Private Offices, departmental partners and selection panels, as well as candidates for public appointments.

• Leading analysis and research of business models and ensuring that the proposed model will meet the aims of Ministers;

• Leading on collaborating with the Cabinet Office Public Bodies Reform Team and ensuring their expertise and input is well coordinated;

• Developing/managing a forward programme of projects ensuring individual elements are managed and delivered efficiently and to schedule; and

• Working collaboratively with stakeholders, such as Ministers, Private Office, ALBs, analysts, finance business partners, legal, leads, comms teams, clearly and succinctly communicating advice and requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including when under time pressure, to help build and maintain effective relationships. Excellent leadership and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales and to deal with challenges.

• An understanding of project management techniques.

Seeing the Bigger Picture

• Bring together views and perspectives of stakeholders to gain a wider picture of the landscape surrounding activities and policies.

Collaborating and Partnering

• Actively build and maintain a network of colleagues and contacts to achieve progress on objectives and shared interests.

• Actively involve partners to deliver a business outcome through collaboration that achieves better results for citizens.

• Seek constructive outcomes in discussions, challenge assumptions but remain willing to compromise when it is beneficial to progress.

Making Effective Decisions

• Analyse and evaluate data from various sources to identify pros and cons and identify risks in order to make well considered decisions.

• Identify the main issues in complex problems, clarify understanding or stakeholder expectations, to seek best option.

• Make difficult decisions by pragmatically weighing the complexities involved against the need to act.

Managing a Quality Service

• Make clear, pragmatic and manageable plans for service delivery using programme and project management disciplines.

Delivering at Pace

• Get the best out of people by giving enthusiastic and encouraging messages about priorities, objectives and expectations.

At sift, we will assess:

• Seeing the Big Picture (lead competency)
• Collaborating and Partnering

In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we may conduct an initial sift based on the lead competency 'Seeing the Big Picture'.

There is a word limit of 250 words per competency.

All 5 competencies will be tested at interview.

The interview will be of a blended nature consisting of both competency and strength based questions.