Technical independent advisers sought for College of Experts

• Range of independent experts to be recruited to help inform future policy in areas such as planning, building safety and homelessness

• The new College of Experts will be made up of members from a range of science, engineering, and industrial backgrounds

• Members will ensure policies are thoroughly stress tested and fit for purpose

The Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government is recruiting individuals from a diverse range of science, engineering, and industrial backgrounds to join its first ever College of Experts. The body will help inform future policies using valuable expert knowledge, supporting the department’s central role in delivering the government’s Plan for Change.

This enhanced access to specialist advice and guidance, will ensure the department can better deliver for the British public – stress testing new policies to make them more resilient to current and future challenges. This is in line with other government departments, such as the Department for Transport and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, who have had experts in these positions for several years.

Applicants will be available to help advise on complex issues such as planning policy, building safety, homelessness and issues facing local government. The department will use a pool of successful candidates to recruit into short-term, temporary project-based work where expertise is most needed.

Once recruited, the department will then be able to commission work under contract to provide an in-depth technical view which will help ensure the decisions taken are ones which benefit the country and respond to the challenges we face.

Full details of the role and the application can be found on BeApplied. The application window will be open for a month, with roles expected to be appointed in the Spring.

Once finalised, the department will publish a list of the successful applicants. Positions will be initially awarded for a year, with the option to extend as necessary.