Job Description

On behalf of The Government Property Agency, we are looking for a Investment Analysis Lead Inside IR35 for a 6 month contract based in London or Birmingham on a Hybrid working Pattern



The Government Property Agency is an Executive Agency of the cabinet office. It is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of 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



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.



As a Investment Analysis Lead, your main responsibilities will be:



Supporting internal and external stakeholders with the development of modelling behind business cases (Economic and Financial Cases). Ensuring the models used are suitable for their intended use, are easily understandable, produce clear results and are error free. Review models prepared by their team so that the financial and economic outcomes for various options and reflect the impact of decisions for the business case(s). Gain a good understanding of wider economic and societal benefits and ensure these are correctly reflected in business cases. Support decisons by building models that reflect forecast cash flows, NPVs and balance sheet impact from decisions such as leasehold vs freehold. Support with the wider development and reporting requirements for benefits i.e benefit registers, GMPP, SR and/or other benefits related reporting as required Help the team achieve objectives as per the continuous improvement programme specifically around automation and reporting and streamlining data Liaise with stakeholders from across GPA to gather and assumptions, improve the accuracy of the models, discover new data sources and get the maximum impact with end users. Create a close relationship with wider government, including HMT, to ensure modelling best practice and compliance with Green Book regulations.

Essential:

Government Experience Strong Interpersonal skills liaising with stakeholders ay all levels Strong Data analysis skills Investment analysis skills using the HMT 5 case model or Green book

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas



DE&I Commitment



GPA guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



The Government Property Agency guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/ military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".