Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Executive Officer
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Civil Service Executive Officer – Work Coach Role
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Locations: London & East of England
Discover a rewarding career that directly impacts people’s lives. As an Executive Officer (Work Coach) within the DWP, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional public services.
Where you could work
Acton | Barking | Barnet (Barnsbury) | Basildon | Borehamwood | Braintree | Brent (Neasden Lane) | Bromley | Canning Town | Canvey Island | Colchester | Croydon | Ealing | Edmonton | Enfield | Fakenham | Finsbury Park | Forest Hill | Fulham | Grays | Hackney | Harlesden | Harlow | Harrow (Kings House) | Hatfield | Haverhill | Hayes | Hemel Hempstead | Hendon | Hertford | Hounslow | Hoxton | Ipswich | Kennington Park | Kentish Town | Kings Lynn | Kingston | Letchworth | London (Bridge & Settles Street) | Loughton | Mitcham | North Kensington | Norwich | Palmers Green | Peckham (High St) | Purley | Redbridge | Romford | Shepherds Bush | St Albans | Stevenage | Stockwell | Stratford (Tramway Avenue) | Streatham | Sudbury | Sutton | Thetford | Thornton Heath | Tottenham | Twickenham | Uxbridge | Waltham Cross | Walthamstow (Westbury Road) | Wandsworth | Watford | Westminster | Witham | Wood Green | Woolwich
About the Role
Are you customer-focused, empathetic, and motivated to drive positive change? DWP is looking for passionate professionals like you to join our team, where you can thrive in an environment that prioritises:
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- Your personal and professional development
- Work-life balance and flexibility
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
- Recognition and reward for your contributions
By joining us, you’ll contribute to the DWP’s mission of supporting communities and transforming lives.
Salary & Benefits
Alongside your competitive salary, enjoy an excellent benefits package:
Pension Contributions
DWP contributes 28.97% towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme:
- Basic salary: £32,137 → Pension contribution: £9,310.08
- London weighting:
- Outer London (£35,615) → Pension contribution: £10,317.66
- Inner London (£37,016) → Pension contribution: £10,723.53
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Work-Life Flexibility
- Job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time, and compressed hours
- 23 days’ annual leave (minimum) at entry, increasing to 30 days over time (prorated for part-time)
- 9 days’ public and privilege leave
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Wellbeing & Support
- Financial wellbeing assistance, including:
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee discount programme
- Health & wellbeing support:
- Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling
- HASSRA Membership (monthly subscription)
- Family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and shared parental leave (after 1 year of service)
Career Growth
- Funded learning & development (industry-recognised qualifications, accreditations, mentoring, and talent programmes)
- Professional networks:
- Women’s Network
- National Race Network
- National Disability Network (THRIVE)
Who We’re Looking For
- Commitment to public service with clarity, compassion, and resilience
- Customer-focus mindset
- Skills & capability to drive continued improvement in service delivery
- Empathy and effectiveness in supporting vulnerable individuals and families within DWP programmes
How to Apply
Apply by 11:55pm on Tuesday, 7th July 2026.
DWP is an equal opportunities employer. Everyone counts at the DWP — we believe diversity adds value to every aspect of our work.
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