Digital Assurance Lead

Digital Assurance Lead

Application closing date: 15/03/2026 at 23:59

Interviews will be held week commencing: 16/03/2026

We will consider reduced hours.

Please note: applications will only be considered from candidates currently employed within another Government Department or Arms Length Body.

A bit about the role...

Join us at Homes England in a 9 to 12 month development secondment for a Digital Assurance Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital services that help communities thrive. As part of our Digital Management & Assurance team in Digital, you’ll champion the Service Standard and spend controls, helping ensure our digital projects are user-focused, accessible, secure, and provide value for money.

You’ll lead the digital and technology spend controls service, guiding teams through governance and service assessments. Acting as an ambassador for the Service Standard, you’ll embed best practices across the agency, support colleagues in building digital capability, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll also develop and deliver training, foster a vibrant Community of Practice, and work closely with senior leaders and teams across Homes England and government partners.

A bit about you…

You don’t need deep expertise in the Government Service Standard or spend controls to apply. What matters most is your ability to influence, communicate confidently and help teams do their best work. We’ll provide all the training and support you need.

You are an experienced digital professional with a strong background in digital delivery, service design, or assurance.

We welcome applicants who:

• have transferable skills from roles such as Delivery Manager, Product Manager, Service Designer or similar
• OR have Service Standard/assessment experience and want a leadership step‑up
• are strong communicators, influencers and relationship‑builders
• enjoy working across multiple teams and disciplines
• are curious, proactive and motivated to learn

What you'll gain... 

• Hands‑on experience influencing digital delivery across the Agency
• Training in the Government Service Standard and assessment process
• Coaching to strengthen senior‑level influencing and stakeholder management
• A supportive cross‑government network of digital assurance specialists
• The chance to apply for the permanent role with first‑hand experience and targeted development

Who we are...

Homes England : The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer... 

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. 

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. 

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go. 

Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay controls and pay policy. You can find these on the recruitment pages of the intranet.

Application information... 

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. 

We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. 

If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at this stage.