Spaces Support Manager at DWP Digital: Enhancing Work EnvironmentsSpaces Support Manager at DWP Digital: Enhancing Work Environments About DWP DWP, the UK’s largest government department, provides employment support and financial assistance to over 195 billion pounds annually, benefiting vulnerable individuals. Their digital teams are at the forefront of improving public services through innovative technologies. Job Description DWP Digital is seeking a skilled Spaces Support Manager to optimize their Manchester hub, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction. The ideal candidate will: * Build strong relationships with local space users and understand their needs * Effectively address concerns and collaborate with Senior Spaces Support Manager * Enhance the office environment for approximately 1200 colleagues * Resolve day-to-day issues and provide direct assistance to colleagues * Support strategic initiatives to maximize site efficiency Essential Skills and Experience * Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing demands * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment * Experience in workplace maintenance and enhancing user experiences * Exceptional organizational skills and adherence to deadlines * Solution-oriented mindset and knowledge of relevant technology Benefits and Perks * Competitive salary of £29,500 * Employer pension contributions of 28.97% * Generous leave package of 23-25 days * Flexible working hours within specified core times * Award-winning work environment and culture * Family-friendly policies * Opportunities for volunteering and charitable giving * Work-life balance initiatives such as interest-free loans for transportation * Professional development and career progression support Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today to learn more and embark on an impactful role within DWP Digital’s Manchester hub.
Pay of £29,500, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, flexibility, and great work life balance.
DWP. Digital with Purpose.
DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Our Digital teams are using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to make public services better for millions of people.
We’re looking for someone who can make our Manchester hub into the best possible home for our people. We want great spaces where people can work, collaborate and innovate – and where people want to work and spend time.
If you’re a good communicator and problem solver, if you’re organized and you can make spaces work for the people that use them, then please apply today.
Delivery. Work. Projects.
As our new Spaces Support Manager, you will influence how our Digital Group colleagues work in our hub network going forward.
This role is all about building strong working relationships and working collaboratively with local space users. You will understand the site, the people and how to effectively resolve any concerns, working closely with our Senior Spaces Support Manager to get brilliant results.
You’ll be part of our Hub Management team here in DWP Digital as a Spaces Support Manager. We’re a small team so you’ll have a chance to make a big impact.
We’re responsible for enhancing the office environment for around 1200 colleagues based in our Manchester hub. You’ll help create a space that improves their experience and work and helps them do quality work.
As well as supporting more strategic work to get the most out of our site you’ll solve day-to-day issues and help colleagues directly, so you will be based on-site in our Manchester Hub.
We’re right in the heart of the city center and very easily accessible by tram, rail and bus and bike. We have lock-up with showers in the basement level if you do cycle to work.
What skills, knowledge and experience do you need?
No two days are the same in this role, which brings both variety and challenges to your day to day.
You will therefore be ideal for this role if you:
Can adapt to changing demands with a variety of stakeholders.
Form brilliant professional relationships and are a confident communicator.
Enjoy working independently in a changeable environment.
Have experience of maintaining workspaces and are enthusiastic about enhancing user experiences.
Have acute organizational skills and can work to tight deadlines.
Are solution-oriented, with a good understanding of the relevant technology.
Details. Wages. Perks.
This is an on-site role in our Manchester Hub.
We have flexi-time here so you can work in a way that works for you. Core hours are between 8am and 4pm. You will ideally be visible in the hub between these hours, b
We offer competitive pay of £29,500.
You’ll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, and a generous leave package starting at 23 days and rising to 25 days after one year.
You’ll get a day off for the King’s birthday too in addition to all the usual public holidays.
We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies
Time off volunteering and charitable giving
Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
Sports and social activities
Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
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