Are you an experienced product manager who wants to work on things that make a real difference in people’s lives? The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is hiring for Senior Product Manager government jobs, and this is your chance to be at the heart of our ambitious digital transformation. Whether it’s modernising the planning system or reforming the private rented sector, your work will be at the top of the political agenda. If you’re thinking of joining us, there has never been a more exciting time.
Senior Product Manager Government Jobs
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Details |
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Position Title |
Senior Product Manager |
Employer |
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) |
Reference Number |
432472 |
Salary |
£54,531 – £64,641 (National) |
Job Grade |
Grade 7 |
Contract Type |
Permanent |
Locations |
Bristol, Darlington, Manchester, Wolverhampton |
Application Deadline |
11:55 pm on Sunday, 26 October 2025 |
How to Apply |
Via the application link on Civil Service Jobs. |
Key Requirements |
A successful track record as a Product Management professional with experience in agile delivery and stakeholder management. |
Selection Process |
Involves an anonymous online application (CV and a lead technical question) followed by a blended remote interview assessing experience, technical skills, and behaviours. |
Pension |
A Civil Service Pension with a very generous employer contribution of 28.97%. |
About the Role: What Will You Be Doing?
This isn’t your typical product management role. As a Senior Product Manager at MHCLG, you will be empowered to lead a multi-disciplinary agile team, own your own backlog, and make decisions that shape digital services used by citizens and internal government users.
You could find yourself working on a variety of high-profile projects, including:
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The Digital Planning Programme: A mission to completely modernise the UK’s planning system.
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Private Rented Sector Reform: Leading a systematic programme of change to improve housing for millions.
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The Funding Service: Helping teams deliver vital grant funding quickly, consistently, and effectively.
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Common Tools & Platforms: Building standardised, reusable tools that make work better for everyone in the department.
In any of these teams, your core mission will be to develop a compelling product vision based on a deep understanding of user needs, and to lead your team to deliver solutions that meet those needs.
Is This You? What We’re Looking For
We are seeking professionals with a proven track record in product management. You don’t need to be a Civil Service expert, but you do need to have:
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A history of success as a product management professional.
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Demonstrable experience using iterative and agile approaches to deliver user-focused solutions.
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Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to explain your product vision to your team and senior leaders.
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Experience in motivating a team to collectively own an ambitious vision and deliver great results.
How to Apply Senior Product Manager Government Jobs
Applying for a Civil Service role can feel different, but our process is designed to be as fair and unbiased as possible. Here’s what to expect:
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Anonymous Application: You will apply via the Civil Service Jobs website. To reduce bias, your personal details (name, age, gender, etc.) are hidden from the hiring manager. Your answers to the behaviour-based questions are “chunked” and randomised, so assessors review responses to one question at a time, not your whole application in one go.
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The Sift: Your CV and your answer to a lead technical question will be reviewed first. The lead question is: “Can you describe a time when you were a Product Manager in an agile team. How did you understand the needs of your users and what impact did this have on the work you prioritised?”
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The Interview: If you are successful at the sift, you’ll be invited to a remote interview via video call. This will be a “blended” interview, exploring your past experience, your technical skills, and two key Civil Service Behaviours: “Making Effective Decisions” and “Working Together.”
Benefits Beyond the Salary
We believe in rewarding our people well. Alongside a competitive salary of £54,531–£64,641, you’ll receive:
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A Civil Service Pension with a very generous employer contribution of 28.97% (that’s over £15,700 a year).
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Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role and career goals.
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A culture that encourages inclusion, diversity, and flexible working options to support your work-life balance.
If you are ready to apply your product management skills to some of the most important challenges facing the country, we would love to hear from you.