Job Description

Details

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Reference number

441339

Salary

59,631 - 69,548
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Commercial

Planning

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

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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Cambridge, East of England, CB2 8DU

About the job

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Job summary

We're looking for a Senior Manager - Development Corporation Setup to join the Cambridge Growth Company (CGC), a subsidiary of Homes England. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of Cambridge's growth and infrastructure.

Job description

Working closely with the Project Director, Development Corporation Setup, you will lead the design and operationalisation of a new centrally-led Development Corporation (DevCorp) - the long-term delivery vehicle intended to supersede the CGC. This includes defining its powers, governance, and geographic scope, as well as building the systems, structures, and capabilities needed for success.



You'll play a key role in:


o Contributing to DevCorp design decisions, working with MHCLG's Cambridge Strategy Unit.


o Leading organisational design and governance setup for the DevCorp.


o Developing resourcing and workforce strategies, ensuring smooth staff transition from CGC.


o Designing policies, systems, and services to enable day-one functionality.


o Managing legal and analytical inputs, mitigating risks, and ensuring robust evidence bases.


o Supporting stakeholder engagement with local authorities, parliamentary stakeholders, and central government teams.



This is an opportunity to deliver transformational outcomes for Cambridge and pilot approaches that will inform the UK's New Towns programme.

Person specification

You'll bring:


o Significant experience in organisational setup, operations, or transformation programmes, ideally in UK Government or the public sector.


o Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, corporate functions, and resource planning.


o Understanding of HMG policy processes and the political landscape around housing, planning, and local government reform.


o Excellent judgement and strategic insight to navigate complex commercial and political environments.


o Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience managing external consultants.


o Desirable: Experience with Development Corporations or similar bodies, and knowledge of growth challenges and opportunities in Greater Cambridge.



You'll be proactive, resilient under pressure, and able to deliver at pace. A relevant degree or equivalent experience in public policy, urban development, or local governance is essential.



Given the anticipated scale of growth for the team, we are not only looking for people with the specialist skills required for this role, but we're also looking for people with a positive, can-do approach who are able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment who are willing and able to support work right across the wider team.





As a subsidiary of Homes England, all roles within the CGC will be aligned to Homes England's expected behaviours and values.

Benefits

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Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:



Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.



Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.



Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.



Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.



We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.

Things you need to know

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

How to apply?

To apply please follow the links to our careers page.

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Selection process details

For more information on the role, please see the attached .



Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England.





Please note - Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.



Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.



Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:



https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.


The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.


Further information


Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.



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

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment team Email : Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : Recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk