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We are seeking to fill 4 roles within the Contract Management and Partner Delivery (CMPD) directorate, based in:
* Blackpool Peel Park, Brunel Way, Blackpool FY4 5ES
* Glasgow Atlantic Quay, Glasgow G2 8SP
* Leeds Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UA
* Manchester 2 St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 3AA
Learn more about working for DWP through our recruitment video.
The Local Authority Partnership, Engagement and Delivery (LA-PED) Division oversees significant expenditure on local authority welfare services, especially Housing Benefit (HB).
Our team collaborates closely, continuously seeking feedback to improve our practices. We also oversee the Fraud Error and Debt, and Change & Communications teams, ensuring the safe delivery of LA services and managing communication between DWP and LAs regarding HB.
We are responsible for ensuring new policies consider HB delivery and LA data sharing processes, and we manage LA governance and relationships, including with Scottish Government colleagues on devolution activities.
The successful candidates will:
* Participate in LA working groups to co-design and test work, providing guidance and communication to support nationwide implementation.
* Develop and improve products and services, maintaining high standards and effective working practices.
* Coordinate with Devolved administrations to align benefits changes with LA processes.
* Communicate effectively with LAs and their representatives across various mediums.
* Update project documentation, milestones, and risk logs collaboratively.
* Ensure products are approved within the designated sign-off process.
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