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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Bristol, Darlington, London, Manchester, Wolverhampton
We are MHCLG
The Elections Directorate (ED) is responsible for a challenging and dynamic policy landscape, always in the public eye, covering electoral policy and law. This includes how elections are run, who can participate and how elections and campaigning are regulated.
The Directorate is also responsible for delivering high-profile changes that realise Manifesto Commitments and other Ministerial priorities (e.g. introduction of Votes for 16 and 17 year-olds, improvements to elector registration, revised list of Voter Identification that electors produce at polling stations, etc.). These major changes are being delivered via the Electoral Resilience and Democratic Engagement Programme (ERDEP).
We are looking for another Project Planning Manager to join ERDEP as we move into delivery and implementation. You will be joining a small, committed team that works across ED’s Project Directors, Managers, Policy, Bill, Legal, Digital, Business Change and external Delivery Partners to develop and maintain complex, end-to-end delivery plans at pace.
Please note: Planning is a distinct discipline to Project Management. Please familiarise yourself with the job description below and the Government Functional Standard on Project Delivery which explains the distinction. You also require Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance for this role. Please ensure you meet the basic criteria before applying as there are no exceptions.
As a Project Planning Manager, you will play a leading role in:
Delivery and leadership: Lead on planning support across the Directorate’s programme and project work
Delivery planning: Define delivery plans for the Directorate’s programme and project work
Monitor and analyse: Challenge and analyse planning assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable, and manage changes as required
Plan control: Monitor and analyse information, reporting progress, slippage and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity
Innovation: Help to drive a culture of continuous improvement when it comes to planning and delivery
Stakeholder management: Ensure that stakeholder responsibilities and needs are understood and acted upon as required
Guidance and support: Provide expert advice on planning processes throughout the programme and project lifecycle
As a Project Planning Manager, you will play a leading role in:
Delivery and leadership: Lead on planning support across the Directorate’s programme and project work
Delivery planning: Define delivery plans for the Directorate’s programme and project work
Monitor and analyse: Challenge and analyse planning assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable, and manage changes as required
Plan control: Monitor and analyse information, reporting progress, slippage and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity
Innovation: Help to drive a culture of continuous improvement when it comes to planning and delivery
Stakeholder management: Ensure that stakeholder responsibilities and needs are understood and acted upon as required
Guidance and support: Provide expert advice on planning processes throughout the programme and project lifecycle
Person specification
Alongside your salary of £44,004, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes £12,747 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
At MHCLG we offer many benefits that range from tailored career pathways and flexible working to MyLifestyle Staff Benefits Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, and Cycle to Work Schemes. For more information, please click here.
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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
Application and Selection
The application process will be split into 2 stages, testing the following Success Profiles:
Behaviours , Experience , Strengths , Technical
Please ensure your CV does not contain any personally identifiable information.
We do not consider applications sent directly to the hiring manager or recruitment inbox. All applications must be submitted via the provided application link.
Stage 1: Sift (CV & Cover Letter)
In Your CV And Covering Letter, Please Include
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Stage 2: Interview
Sift and Interview Dates
Sifting is envisaged to take place the week commencing 10/08/26.
Interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall. This could be subject to change.
Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)
We are a Disability Confident employer.
We apply a fair and proportionate interview process for all candidates. In line with our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS), we aim to progress candidates who apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the required minimum selection criteria.
However, where high application volumes are received, progression to interview may be limited to those who best meet the role criteria. In these circumstances, the benchmark required to proceed to interview may be raised for all candidates.
How We Recruit
Find out more about our recruitment processes here.
Find out everything you need to know before applying here.
You must review the following information from the MHCLG Career's Site before submitting your application. This step is essential to ensure your eligibility for the role and that your application is completed correctly.
Security Clearance Requirements
National Office: BPSS + CTC
London Office: BPSS + CTC
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
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.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
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Further information
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If you are unsure about any part of the process or require additional information about the post to enable you to progress your application, you should speak to the Resourcing team - recruitment@communities.gov.uk. Candidates can appeal at any stage of the recruitment process if they believe there has been:
a procedural irregularity
an infringement of the Civil Service equal opportunities policy
exceptional circumstances which were not notified to the interview panel which might have affected performance on the day.
It is important to note that these are appeals about the process not the decision. In the first instance, an appeal should be directed to the MHCLG Resourcing Hub at recruitment@communities.gov.uk.
If the MHCLG Resourcing Hub is unable to satisfactorily resolve your complaint, you may contact put your complaint in writing to the Civil Service Commission, Room G8,1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ or by email to: info@csc.gov.uk
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