Senior Strategy Manager
Homes England
- Department
- Homes England
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, London, Bristol
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- Other
- Salary
- £59,631 to £69,548
- Closing
- 3 days left
- Profession
- Policy
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- BPSS
- Working pattern
- Flexible working, Full-time
Job summary
Closing Date 1st October 2026
Interviews will be held from week commencing 12th October 2026
The Senior Strategy Manager will play a key role in Homes England to drive the Agency's mission and objectives, working with colleagues across the organisation and government.
What they’re looking for
- You'll be comfortable working on a range of projects as well as helping the team to implement our varied strategic programmes and projects across the Agency.
- You will bring experience delivering in a high profile, fast moving organisation, using an evidence-based approach, which requires resilience and confidence.
- You will be comfortable providing constructive challenge, influencing across teams, and working with ambiguity to deliver meaningful insight that supports Homes England’s mission.
- We are looking for transferable project management, communication, policy, research, analytical and development skills; a genuine curiosity about the housing and regeneration policy and delivery environment, and a real desire to find new and innovative ways to meet the Agency's objectives and improve our service to Homes England colleagues and wider stakeholders.
- You will also be comfortable working with evidence and data, including understanding what good analysis looks like, asking the right questions of data, and translating insight into clear strategic advice. You do not need to be a technical analyst, but you should be confident using evidence to shape recommendations and decisions.
Job description
The role is within the central strategy team, where you will work with a dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic set of colleagues to complete outputs to the highest standard, working collaboratively and supportively across the Strategy, Research, Analysis and Sponsorship (SRAS) Directorate. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Translating Government policy into delivery strategies; guiding the effective deployment of Agency funds, innovation and the development of best practice public policy and delivery approaches;
- Development of market facing or place-based housing delivery strategies and/or interventions that deliver Homes England's strategic objectives; and
- Co-ordination of Agency-wide strategic projects.
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
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Selection process
How to apply?
To apply please follow the links to our careers page.
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
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.
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.
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