Digital Strategy Advisor - CDDO
Government Digital Services -
What you'll do
As a Digital Strategy Advisor you'll:
- Play a leading role in the development and communication of the vision and strategy for the DDaT function and CDDO, working closely with analytical colleagues to ensure all components make sense and fit together as part of an innovative, robust, holistic and compelling direction.
- Contribute to discussions with senior officials and Ministers on the delivery of Strategic objectives and functional content.
- Work with senior leadership to resolve difficult organisational challenges quickly and with confidence.
- Represent CDDO in meetings across government both within the Cabinet Office and OGDs, managing strong relationships with stakeholders from all levels across government and with external influencers to secure delivery of strategic priorities.
- Shape and craft a portfolio of strategy submissions and briefings for senior governance meetings and departmental commissions.
- Support the other members of the Strategy and Analysis team and wider strategy community in CDDO.
Who you'll be
This role requires:
- Excellent ability to translate complex and broad material into clear written and oral analysis and communications, including briefings and presentations;
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, political and complex environment;
- Able to credibly engage and build relationships with, influence and gain the confidence of senior leaders and external influencers;
- Skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Additional Information
The standard selection process for roles at CDDO consists of:
- An application screening process - Simply, hit apply. We only ask for a Cover letter (up to 750 words) and a CV. Important tip - please ensure that your cover letter includes how you meet the skills and experience listed in the “who you’ll be” section above.
- An interview - We will asses you against the behaviours listed above, your experience and technical/specialist skill set
CDDO offers hybrid working for all employees. This means that everyone does some working from home/remote working and also spends some time in their local office. You will agree to your hybrid working arrangement with your line manager in line with your preferences and business needs.
If we receive a high number of applications, we may decide to include an additional round (this would typically be a short telephone interview or assessment/exercise depending on the type of role).
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
Candidates that do not pass the interview, however, have demonstrated an acceptable standard will be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
Security level for the role; This role requires Security Clearance (SC). If further clearance is required in the future, you will be expected to complete this. Further details are outlined in Security vetting for employees.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. For further information see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prison-leavers-project-improving-outcomes-for-prison-leavers
