Reporting to Alison Binalle, Senior Manager in the Historical Grants team, you will join a small, experienced team of six who are committed to the long-term stewardship of historic capital grant that supports thousands of affordable homes all over England.

Working closely with the Senior Manager and Head of Operations, you will be responsible for a varied caseload, which includes examining business proposals put forward by providers of affordable housing. Your case assessments will require direct liaison with providers, and a summary report of findings and recommendations. You will also progress any associated legal requirements arising from the case with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a vital role that ensures our grant is always put to good use through recycling it into new affordable homes and, when applicable, that the correct grant is recovered by Homes England to be used again to deliver the homes we need. Additionally, an annual review is undertaken of the previous financial year's grant transactions, which requires close working with registered providers, completing reconciliations and undertaking analysis to be reported to the Senior Leadership Team.

You will be using multiple data sources and systems to research historic grant and be responsible for reviewing case recommendations made by business support officers, challenging details where appropriate and verifying accuracy.

You are expected to support and develop team members with process and policy implementation, in an ever-evolving regulated sector.

You will help to deliver a first-class customer service and make positive changes to the quality of data held and how it is used. Working in a collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision making and problem solving within the team.

We are continuously looking at process improvements and there are some exciting projects on the horizon to get involved with. We take an innovative and creative approach to historic data issues, and this is an excellent time to develop our digital resources.

A bit about you…

You will have great attention to detail and a natural curiosity to investigate historic policy and programmes. Due to the complex and challenging case load, you will need to be a confident communicator, attending in person meetings, presenting cases to key internal stakeholders and consulting with solicitors.

Your ability to analyse data from various sources is key, as is accuracy and quality of work. You will be able to demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills and be a fast learner with a “can do” attitude towards work and overcoming challenges.

You will be proficient in the use of appropriate IT systems, Microsoft word, excel, IMS, AHGMS and a knowledge of BI would be advantageous.

Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn’t always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level, and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a team.

You will have a good understanding of Affordable Homes grant and the importance of the long-term stewardship and security of public funds

Who are we?

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.

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, 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.

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.

We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - GOV.UK

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. 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.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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