Senior Manager - Stakeholder Engagement

Job summary

Closing Date: 25th September

Interviews will take place from week commencing 5th October

2 years fixed term contract/secondment

As part of the wider Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) team, this role sits within the Product and Stakeholder Engagement function and will work closely with the Head of Product & Stakeholder Engagement to help shape and deliver the newly announced National Remediation Database (NRD).

This is a critical role in the establishment and ongoing development of the NRD, with responsibility for managing and strengthening key stakeholder relationships across the remediation sector. You will work with a wide range of partners, including Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs), Fire and Rescue Services (FRS), developers, and other sector stakeholders to support collaboration and drive positive outcomes.

You will join an enthusiastic and experienced team committed to delivering meaningful change and improving how the sector works together to accelerate building remediation. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of remediation data, engagement, and sector-wide collaboration.

Job description

As a Senior Manager in CSS, you will play an important role in shaping our collaborative culture, championing our values, and fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diverse experiences and perspectives. You will help ensure that stakeholder insight and feedback are embedded into continuous service improvement, supporting CSS's commitment to delivering a first-class service to customers and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and innovative individual to join the CSS team and make a tangible impact on building safety outcomes. You'll balance strategic relationship management with day-to-day delivery, helping to develop new approaches, strengthen partnerships, and support the successful adoption of the NRD across the sector.

Person specification

You will be a resilient and confident stakeholder manager, comfortable operating at senior levels and navigating complex discussions across a wide range of organisations. You will have experience supporting senior leaders through change and influencing stakeholders to embrace new ideas, approaches, and ways of working.

You will be a skilled relationship builder, capable of developing trusted and meaningful partnerships that deliver positive outcomes. You will establish effective feedback loops, encourage collaboration, and create an environment where continuous learning and improvement are valued by all parties involved in remediation.

We're looking for someone who brings innovation, enthusiasm, and a strong focus on engagement, helping to create positive experiences for both colleagues and partners. You will be passionate about achieving the CSS mission and committed to supporting the sector's success.

As a member of the CSS team, you will become a recognised remediation professional, representing the Cladding Safety Scheme internally and externally. Working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders, you will contribute to the continued development of the sector and help drive the successful delivery of key building safety initiatives.

Benefits

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.

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Selection process details

How to apply?

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Security

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Selection process details

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.

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Nationality requirements

Open to UK,