Details
Reference number
427476
Salary
£44,447 - £46,547
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
DWP - Corporate Transformation
Type of role
Estates
Property
Security
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
* Location
* About the job
* Benefits
* Things you need to know
* Apply and further information
Location
Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow & Pontypridd
Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, this role will be based at Benton Park View from September 2025, and then at 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027.
About the job
Job summary
For jobs located in Wales, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is one of the government's largest public service departments with a sizeable annual budget, serving over 20 million citizens.
The estate spans 1.4 million square metres across 800+ sites and supports around 78,000 colleagues.
Our vision includes DWP colleagues, supply chain, partners and, most fundamentally, the customers the Department exists to serve. They are the reason for our existence.
We are responsible for the day-to-day operation of our vast Estate by managing a private sector supply chain that delivers essential services such as Security Guarding, Maintenance, Property and Leasehold Management, Construction, Cleaning and Facilities Management.
DWP Estates is not just about maintaining buildings - it's about transformation. Our strategic goals include:
* Transitioning to a smaller, more affordable, and adaptable estate to meet future needs
* Investing in infrastructure through planned replacement works
* Embedding sustainability in line with Government Greening Commitments (GGCs)
* Delivering cost-effective services while maintaining high standards
* Creating a professional, best-in-class working culture across the Government Property profession
Our Estates strategy ambitions have been refreshed to take us through to 2030:
• OPTIMISE: Continue to transition to a more affordable and adaptable DWP estate that creates productive environments
• INVEST: Investment in an improved environment that better meets the needs of customers and colleagues and minimises service disruption
• SUPPORT the drive for sustainability throughout DWP
• DELIVER: Expertly deliver improving, cost-effective services for DWP
• THRIVE: Continue to develop a working culture for DWP Estates that is best in class across government
There is no better time to join the award winning DWP Estates team.
Job description
Key accountabilities
* Assist on the development of SCC process mapping, workflows, and reporting lines, alongside DWP Stakeholders and the SCC Supplier.
* Assist on monitoring the SCC Contract delivery, working closely with the SCC team and the departments integrator.
* Create lasting relationships with DWP Service Delivery supply chain partners to ensure the required service is delivered by our SCC Supplier.
* Supporting SCC Team to ensure all SCC functions are delivered to the required standard and within the required timescales.
* Work with SCC Team and DWP commercial teams regarding any SCC contract changes and/or required improvements.
* Work with the SCC Supplier to encourage change and innovation.
* Work with the SCC Team and Security managers to support the Estates contribution in the National Security Review.
* Assist in the delivery of the SCC security contract, systems, and manned guarding provision, through mobilisation and into operational implementation.
* Assist the SCC Team with any Service Delivery security related projects where connection may be required for new security systems to the SCC.
* Work with the SCC Team to undertake appropriate governance with the SCC provider, ensuring the use of escalating and reporting structures within DWP to inform appropriate stakeholders of SCC performance.
* Participate in and inform on SCC stakeholder engagement.
* Work with the SCC Team and the SCC supplier and other department stakeholders to ensure any data/reporting required is provided.
* Remain alert to emerging issues and trends which might impact your work area, identifying risks and resolving issues efficiently.
* Escalate any SCC security delivery issues to SCC Team.
* Analysing and using a range of relevant, credible information from internal and external sources to support decisions.
* Work with the SCC Team to maintain regular interface with the SCC Security Supplier to provide direction and support on Estates Service Delivery requirements (Business as Usual (BAU) and future initiatives).
* An analytical mind with the ability to take a broad overview of the complexities around the existing Estate and determine a proportionate cost-effective response to replacement systems and equipment.
* Foster a one team approach to managing security amongst DWP stakeholders to ensure a security focussed environment.
* Service reviews – Ensuring best value for money.
* Quality checks – Service delivered vs service expected (scheduled supplier services).
Performance and Governance
* Reporting into the Head of Security Services, this role will support them in the overall management of Estates Supply Chain Partners.
* As directed by the Head of Security Services, this role will work in conjunction with internal stakeholders and external parties as listed below.
* Supporting the performance management of the applicable supplier, providing ongoing performance and risk management against the agreed contractual performance obligations and ensuring contract management is effectively discharged. Overseeing the development of corrective actions to improve performance, working closely with DWP Category Management (Commercial team) on issues that require commercial input or escalation as well as working closely with DWP Estates' H&S teams to obtain operational insights.
* Responsible for supporting performance management governance of the applicable supplier, undertaking review of Management Information, identifying potential gaps in service and collaboratively developing corrective actions with Facilities Management.
* Working with the DWP Estates' Performance & Audit team to develop a performance framework to set out performance data and reporting requirements that are aligned to contractual obligations / KPIs reflecting DWP's business requirements. Support review of performance audit against contractual obligations.
* Supporting the management and coordination of the Integrator CAFM system and associated supplier systems.
Relationship management
* Effectively supporting the supplier/client relationship across the Estates stakeholders, this role will support translation of Estates' business requirements into the services required and support DWP Category Management team to oversee the contractual relationship between DWP and the Supplier Partner.
* This role will work collaboratively to ensure Estates Control Framework and End 2 End processes are effectively embedded and articulated across with the Supplier Partner and monitor the performance of the Supply Chain and the health of the relationships.
* Supporting to build a strategic and collaborative relationship with the Supplier Partner to foster innovation and actively identify risks, continuous improvement opportunities to improve service, efficiencies and value for money.
* Ensuring the Supplier Partner delivers outcomes that our customers need and at the requisite service quality.
Change Management
* Supporting service change requests, validating operational / business requirements with the Estates stakeholders. Providing supporting information and, undertaking contract administration activities and assurance against contractual requirements to support to DWP Category Management team to execute necessary contractual changes.
* Support maintaining records of all decisions made and instructions issued to the Supplier Partner. Maintaining an auditable change control register.
* Working closely with the broader DWP Estates Service Delivery team, ensure change requests accurately reflect DWP requirements. Overlaying supply chain insight and operational information to determine required changes in scope, service and volume to accurately reflect DWP's requirements.
* Collaborating with the internal DWP stakeholders and Cost and Supplier Performance Management team to ensure changes to service matrix are accurately captured reflected in contract changes and the Application for Payment (AFP) process. Ensuring budget holders understand the change in costs, provide supporting data to secure their approval and raising any issues or concerns with the appropriate stakeholder.
Strategy
* Working alongside the wider DWP Estates Supply Management Team, providing support in development and implementation of DWP Estates' Integrator and the Supply Chain performance management framework and category strategy.
* Have detailed understanding of the relevant supplier category strategy to support implementation and development plans as agreed by the DWP Category Management team and the Estates stakeholders.
Health & Safety
* Support in channelling requests for information for personal injury claims related to the Supplier Partner to enable receipt of timely information to support development of DWP's response to personal injury claims.
* Working with the DWP Estates H&S team to monitor the Supplier Partner in meeting their Health and Safety obligations and reporting when any commensurate corrective action is necessary.
Person specification
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Proven experience in a security/operations delivery role, in particular the area of delivering/managing security/FM requirements within a large complex environment.
* Demonstrable experience in a FM/premises/property related role aiding in programme role out and management of supply chain partners to achieve goals.
* Understanding and application of current legislation governing the security provision across a large organisation.
* Proven track record of formulating security related operating practices using either physical or technical security solutions.
* CAFM and management information reporting experience supporting programme roll out and BAU site operation.
* Experience in providing detailed reports and presentations for a range of DWP and supply chain stakeholders.
* Working effectively and in partnership with supplier partners and subject matter experts to ensure best and appropriate course of action.
* Making risk-based decisions prior to determining the most appropriate intervention.
Qualifications / Professional memberships
Desirable
* Working towards membership of a recognised supply chain management professional body, e.g. IOSCM, ASCM, CIPS.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Leadership
* Communicating and Influencing
* Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
* Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
* Generous annual leave – at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
* Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
* Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year's continuous service.
* Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
* An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women's Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.
Important Information – Visa Sponsorship
For these vacancies, we strongly recommend that applicants consult with an immigration specialist or qualified advisor to assess their eligibility for Visa Sponsorship before deciding to apply. Please note that while we consider sponsorship requests in accordance with current DWP guidance and Home Office policy, sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.
Location
Applicants should apply for suitable posts where they can travel to and from their home office location daily within a reasonable time.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Relocation costs will not be reimbursed
Hybrid Working
This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office 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 need but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. 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.
Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences and the geographical requirements of the business.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a Personal Statement of no more than 1000 words against the essential criteria as outlined above. You will also be asked to provide a short CV.
Your CV should be fairly short and just evidence very brief details of your work history and Qualifications.
Please do not submit a speculative application where you do not meet at least 50% of the essential criteria as these applications will be unsuccessful. Do not include Behaviour examples within your application as these will not be assessed in the sift and will only be used at interview stage.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
There will be an initial sift of applications based on the Personal Statement only, so please ensure you evidence how you meet the Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience requirement contained in the vacancy in this section. This will form a short list for interview.
STAGE 2 - INTERVIEW
All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will undertake a single virtual video interview.
The interview will follow a blended approach which will help us assess candidates Behaviours and Strengths.
You will also be asked an additional question to validate your knowledge which will be measured against the essential criteria as specified in the vacancy.
Currently the sift is scheduled to take place w/c 13th October 2025 and interview dates w/c 27th October Interviews are scheduled to take place virtually and dates are subject to change.
Further Information
Find out more about Working for DWP
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DWP from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service or Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre- stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Before applying for this vacancy, current employees of DWP should check whether a successful application would result in changes to their terms & conditions of employment, e.g. mobility, pay, allowances. Civil Servants that would transfer into DWP from other government organisations, following successful application, will assume DWP's terms & conditions of employment current on the day they are posted, unless DWP has stated otherwise in writing.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Applications will be screened and if evidence of plagiarism or copying examples/answers from other sources is found, your application will be withdrawn. Internal DWP candidates may also face disciplinary action.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
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.
Reasonable Adjustment
At DWP we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce.
We consider visible and non-visible disabilities, neurodiversity or learning differences, chronic medical conditions, or mental ill health. Examples include dyslexia, epilepsy, autism, chronic fatigue, or schizophrenia.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should Contact Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the "Reasonable Adjustments" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
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
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.
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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
* Name : Matt Pepper
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Further information
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If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Click here to visit the Civil Service Commission.