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Who we are
and what
we do

We want MHCLG to be a fantastic place to work – at the cutting-edge of diversity and inclusion, both in terms of our people and our policy development and delivery.

Our brilliant colleagues – over 3,500 people – are spread around our varied policy and delivery areas, as well as in our central teams and corporate functions. We have teams based in 22 towns and cities across the UK, meaning that we are closer to the communities that we serve.

Our Employee Experience Strategy: what it’s really like to work here

At MHCLG, we work together to make it the best possible place to come to every day.

We take pride in helping our employees reach their full potential. Whether you’re a new team member, accessing learning and development opportunities, or celebrating successes, we want to make sure that these moments are meaningful. If you’re looking to progress in your career, we’re here to help.

Together, we try to create a great work environment. Here, everyone feels supported and valued.

Be bold

Work in our forward-facing, dynamic government department with passion and pride.

Be brilliant

Hold ourselves to high standards in our development and skills, supported by brilliant leaders.

Be one

Understand how we each contribute to delivering places for people to live and thrive.

Office spotlight

Take a look at our Wolverhampton and Darlington offices below.

Wolverhampton is our new dual headquarters.

Moving to the i9 building has brought hundreds of Civil Service jobs to the city and the West Midlands. We want to have a workforce that represents the diversity and talent of the region.

Over 250 people work here, and it will have a frequent ministerial presence – just like a Whitehall department.

The Darlington Economic Campus is a pioneering new cross-government hub.

The Campus will bring together departments and public organisations. It will make a real difference internationally as well as in the UK.

Working at the Campus means working at the heart of government. You’ll also get fantastic benefits and career opportunities.

Where we work

Leading the Way

• We are committed to becoming a more outward-facing department. We must reflect the diverse communities we serve.

• We have opened our second headquarters in Wolverhampton and our new hub in the Northern Economic Campus in Darlington

• Going forward, we want to ensure that more diverse thought shapes government policy. Also, we want to promote more career opportunities outside of London.

Georgia Williams

Head of Recruitment

Hear from our colleague Georgia

“I recently joined the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as their Head of Recruitment, having worked in Recruitment for several years across various different Civil Service departments. Joining MHCLG allowed me to experience first hand how we use creative and innovative ways of recruiting, such as through profession specific recruitment days and utilising different elements of the Civil Service Success Profiles – to ensure we find the right candidates for our roles. I really enjoy having the autonomy to continue to challenge the status quo in Civil Service Resourcing by continuing to trial new ways of recruitment, and making the recruitment process an enjoyable experience for both candidates and vacancy holders”.

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