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Who we are

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is a department dedicated to changing and improving lives in the UK.

We support local governments and empower communities, by delivering safe, secure homes that people need.

To make sure we deliver, we sponsor 14 arm’s length bodies, including Homes England, the Planning Inspectorate and HM Land Registry, which are critical to our mission. Find out more about who we are below.

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People are at the heart of everything we do and naturally we take pride in our own open and collaborative culture. We have excellent staff networks to represent and advocate for our colleagues, who play a vital role in the department’s decision-making.

Sarah Healey, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

What we do

We have roles based across the country, working on exciting projects and programmes. Find out why you should work for us.

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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits for our employees, ranging from discounts at major stores to health and wellbeing support.

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How we recruit

We understand the Civil Service doesn’t recruit in the usual way. We’re here to help you understand the process.

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