Head - MPP Strategic Projects (C1630N and C1636N) - #1748323

London, London (region), E14 4PU

Job Summary

Working in the team with Hannah Pankhurst, Assistant Director for London and Major Projects and Victoria Duerden, Head of London, this role will play a critical part in the Markets Partners & Places (MPP) London Team. You will be joining a highly experienced and skilled team who are focussed on unlocking tens of thousands of homes across the capital in sustainable, well-designed communities.

Job Description

We do this by supporting the coordination and delivery of complex, large-scale regeneration projects. We work collaboratively with local authorities, the Greater London Authority (GLA), central Government and leading private sector partners. This is an exciting role providing the opportunity to participate in London’s most transformational regeneration projects and work in partnership to meet London’s housing need.

The team work on long term pre-development projects requiring complex or multiple interventions to unlock delivery and drive projects forward. We also coordinate a range of interventions offered by Homes England meaning you will be at the heart of the Agency’s capacity to support housing and regeneration, including through loan finance.

The team is currently working across 15 projects in the capital and delivering a £150m grant programme, with the potential to deliver over 90,000 homes collectively. Our role is to coordinate partnerships between the public and private sector to bring the required mix of capital, land, and delivery expertise to each project.

Recent Projects Include:

• A £125m loan to a major housebuilder, Berkeley Group, to fund infrastructure works across three brownfield sites. This intervention will unlock c.8,000 homes.
• Working in partnership with local sponsors to deliver an extension to the Docklands Light Railway unlocking c. 25,000 new homes along the route. The team are working closely with project stakeholders which include two local authorities, the GLA, Transport for London, and three private sector developers. We provide funding and expertise as well as acting as the key interface with Central Government.
  
  

In line with our place-based working practices, we focus on specific locations in London where regeneration and housing delivery is most needed to address acute social challenges, including deprivation and housing supply shortages. Our mission is to accelerate the delivery of high-quality homes in these locations, whilst also supporting economic growth through regeneration and placemaking.

This is a rare chance to work for an organisation with real social purpose, one which is uniquely positioned to shape the future of place-based housing delivery and regeneration in London. Working with influential stakeholders, you will support our experienced team in driving delivery of a range of complex workstreams.

We do this by supporting the coordination and delivery of complex, large-scale regeneration projects. We work collaboratively with local authorities, the Greater London Authority (GLA), central Government and leading private sector partners. This is an exciting role providing the opportunity to participate in London’s most transformational regeneration projects and work in partnership to meet London’s housing need.

The team work on long term pre-development projects requiring complex or multiple interventions to unlock delivery and drive projects forward. We also coordinate a range of interventions offered by Homes England meaning you will be at the heart of the Agency’s capacity to support housing and regeneration, including through loan finance.

The team is currently working across 15 projects in the capital and delivering a £150m grant programme, with the potential to deliver over 90,000 homes collectively. Our role is to coordinate partnerships between the public and private sector to bring the required mix of capital, land, and delivery expertise to each project.

Recent Projects Include:

• A £125m loan to a major housebuilder, Berkeley Group, to fund infrastructure works across three brownfield sites. This intervention will unlock c.8,000 homes.
• Working in partnership with local sponsors to deliver an extension to the Docklands Light Railway unlocking c. 25,000 new homes along the route. The team are working closely with project stakeholders which include two local authorities, the GLA, Transport for London, and three private sector developers. We provide funding and expertise as well as acting as the key interface with Central Government.
  
  

In line with our place-based working practices, we focus on specific locations in London where regeneration and housing delivery is most needed to address acute social challenges, including deprivation and housing supply shortages. Our mission is to accelerate the delivery of high-quality homes in these locations, whilst also supporting economic growth through regeneration and placemaking.

This is a rare chance to work for an organisation with real social purpose, one which is uniquely positioned to shape the future of place-based housing delivery and regeneration in London. Working with influential stakeholders, you will support our experienced team in driving delivery of a range of complex workstreams.

Person specification

We are looking for someone to join our team who understands and is passionate about the delivery of complex regeneration projects, understands the barriers faced in delivering them, and is used to working in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll have a strong understanding of the development delivery process and the ability to influence projects at various stages of delivery.

You will enjoy leading multi-disciplinary team to resolve complex issues, drawing on the skills and experience of others and challenging yourself.

You’ll have worked in environments and on projects where attention to detail is of paramount importance, but also where you can take a strategic approach.

You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a very senior level and be able to produce concise reports and briefing notes for internal and external stakeholders.

You will be a critical friend to partners, while also being supportive and engaging, you will be comfortable with having difficult and challenging conversations.

You will be aware of political sensitivities and be able to steer your way through to co-ordinate stakeholders, deal with uncertainties and be an advocate of the team and London.

Key Skills & Experience

• Working in partnership – you will be used to working successfully with the full range of partners and stakeholders involved in the development process and understand their needs and priorities.
• Development Experience - Experience of leading large scale or complex development projects, with an understanding of the factors that drive strategic development and planning, including experience of undertaking land assembly and/or delivery models.
• Development Appraisals & Cash Flows - We regularly receive appraisals prepared by third parties which require review by our team. The ability to navigate cash flows and identify the risks is a key component of the role, as is knowing where to source supporting evidence of construction costs and development values. The ability to build bespoke cash flows from scratch is an advantage, but not essential.
• Funding Knowledge – Knowledge of the economics and funding of major infrastructure to support large scale housing developments. Experience of infrastructure / development funding would be an advantage, but it is not essential.
• Report Writing – preparing reports for internal and external readership is a core part of the role. The reports produced by our team may include briefing papers for our CEO, Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Secretary of State and internal decision-making boards.
• Green Book compliant business cases – The Green Book is the government’s recommended framework for developing business cases based on a five-case model. The ability to develop and analyse market failures and articulate the strategic rationale for public intervention and a project’s value for money is an essential part of the role. Experience of the Green Book is an advantage, but not essential. However, you will be able to demonstrate examples of producing reports to support strategic decisions.
• Leading teams - Experience of managing and inspiring a small team in a caring and inclusive way, as well as being someone who isn’t afraid to get into the detail and help with project work.
  
  

Essential: degree level qualification or equivalent experience as a: Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Town Planner (RTPI), urban regeneration specialist or experience in development finance.

As the Head of London you will be asked to lead on a number of projects that require various property development skills and knowledge. We appreciate you may not have all of the skills/experience listed in the job description, but you will have the majority or at least an understanding of them.

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.

Selection process details

How to apply?

To apply please follow the links to our careers page.

Security

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Selection process details

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

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

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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.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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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) (opens in a new window)
• 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
  
  

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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.

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 (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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Recruitment team

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