Job Description

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Reference number

419735
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Salary

66,000
Circa
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

18 months###

Business area

MAPS - Technology & Change###

Type of role

Project Delivery###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking, Compressed hours###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Bedford

About the job

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Job summary

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Project Manager for Capability and Organisational Structure. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of organisational design and workforce transition activities essential to embedding the Pensions Dashboards Service (PDS) into MaPS business-as-usual. As part of the Technology and Change team, you'll define future-state capability requirements, align structures and roles to the new operating model, and ensure teams are prepared, resourced, and supported to deliver the service sustainably. This pivotal role works across HR, Governance, Strategy, and functional leads to operationalise the service and drive long-term success


You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

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Job description

Role Overview

The Project Manager - Capability and Organisational Structure will report directly to the Lead Programme Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

Define and document the

future-state capability and team structure

required to operate the Pensions Dashboards Service.

Develop project plans and delivery milestones

for capability and organisational transition activities. Work closely with the Business Architect, HR, and functional leaders to ensure alignment with the

target operating model

. Lead the development and coordination of

role profiles, reporting lines, and resourcing plans

to support transition to BAU. Facilitate business readiness and transition activities, including

handover plans, workforce change communications, and coordination of recruitment or redeployment

. Track risks, dependencies, and progress related to capability delivery, and escalate issues to governance forums as needed. Coordinate updates to

organisational documentation

, planning tools, and business systems to reflect the future-state model. Represent capability planning and transition work at relevant programme boards and working groups. ###

Person specification

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience.

Proven experience in project management, preferably in organisational design, capability development, or transformation programmes. Strong understanding of operating models, workforce planning, and structural change in a multi-functional or matrix environment. Demonstrated ability to coordinate across HR, Strategy, Governance, and Operations to deliver coherent organisational change. Excellent planning, risk management, and project delivery skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach to execution. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Experience working in public sector, digital, or service delivery organisations is desirable. Familiarity with transition management, role design, or business readiness planning would be an advantage.

Benefits

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About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.


At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values - caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We're not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:


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Caring

We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
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Connecting

We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
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Transforming

We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."


Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women's health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

+ Generous Annual Leave - 30 days plus Bank Holidays
+ Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
+ Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
+ Cycle to work Scheme
+ Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
+ Life assurance scheme
+ Give as you earn scheme
+ Employee assistance programme (EAP)
+ PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
+ Enhanced family and sick pay
+ Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
+ Recognition Scheme
+ Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford 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 needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. 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.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

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Selection process details

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The application process will consist of the following stages:

Applications must be submitted by 12 August 2025 and should include a covering letter, explaining your motivation for applying for the role and suitable experience.

Telephone interviews

will be conducted between

29 July and 14 August 2025

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CV sifting

will take place on

15 August 2025

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In-person interviews

will be held at our

Bedford office on 27 and 28 August 2025

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The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference:

MaPS00896

Close Date:

12/08/25



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) 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
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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 .
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.###

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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Nick Heron Email : nicholas.heron@reed.com
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Recruitment team

* Email : nicholas.heron@reed.com