Location
Central London, with roles also available in Belfast and Cardiff.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£51,690 per annum

About the Role
Places for Growth (PfG) is a 10-year Civil Service transformation programme focused on delivering a productive and agile Civil Service. The programme supports Public Sector Reform, Government mission delivery, and the future Civil Service strategy. This role is part of the PfG Place Team, working within a specific region or nation and reporting to the relevant PfG Strategic Advisor. You will drive the full breadth of PfG priorities on the ground, collaborating with stakeholders to develop thriving and sustainable Civil Service communities and strengthen cross-government partnerships in place.

The role involves prioritising actions to support cross-government objectives in local place plans, fostering collaborative working across departments, building civil service skills and capability, and promoting strong relationships with local partners. You will share local insights with the central team and other regional teams to support best practice, innovation, and efficiencies. The role is dynamic and may evolve to meet local priorities.

This opportunity is offered on a loan, fixed term contract, or secondment basis for 12 months, with the possibility to extend until March 2028. There are three roles available: one each in Belfast, Cardiff, and London.

Experience
- Strong project, programme, or portfolio management experience with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver effectively and on time.
- Proven influencing skills, particularly with senior leaders, to drive participation and build collective responsibility.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail, including experience writing submissions and briefings.
- Good analytical skills to establish strong place-level data supporting policy development.
- Ability to build effective, inclusive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and mutual respect across diverse teams and perspectives.

About you
- Collaborative and able to coordinate local delivery plans and workstreams across regions and nations.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, influencing senior leaders, and mobilising local change movements.
- Experienced in liaising with departments to encourage collective approaches and understand differing perspectives.
- Capable of organising and running key events such as regional workforce planning workshops and senior leadership events.
- Insightful in gathering knowledge to inform evidence-based approaches and support sustainable interventions.
- Comfortable working across departmental boundaries (desirable).

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mandated; however, candidates should demonstrate the essential skills and behaviours required for the role.