Cyber Capability Lead - DSIT - G7
Government Digital & Data -
Location
Bristol, London, Manchester
About the job
Job summary
GDS
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.
Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by:
- Joining up public sector services
- Harnessing the power of AI for the public good
- Strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure
- Elevating leadership and investing in talent
- Funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation
- Committing to transparency and driving accountability
We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK’s geospatial strategy and activity.
We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.
We’re part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol.
The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you’ll be working with some of the world’s most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale.
Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need.
Artificial Intelligence
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Job description
Digital, Data and Technology Workforce and Capability:
Join the Strategic Workforce and Capability Division, where our mission is to ensure the government possesses the necessary talent to drive digital transformation and overcome the challenges ahead. We're dedicated to enhancing the government's capacity to attract, recruit, nurture, and retain top tier digital and data professionals.
As part of the team, you will help shape the future of digital strategy and capabilities, providing vital insights that support cross departmental policies, standards, and strategies.
We're entrusted with devising strategies and delivering results for a community of 30,000+ digital innovators, aspiring talent, and the broader civil service. Our commitment extends to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic culture where individuals thrive and excel.
We are responsible for:
Delivering the cross-government Blueprint for modern digital government.
Digital, Data and Technology Strategy and Standards, like the Technology Code of Practice, the Service Standard and Open Standards.
Cross-government performance and assurance, including Spend Controls.
Government Digital and Data Capability Framework.
Person specification
Key responsibilities
This role sits in the Capability and Partnering team, within the Government Digital and Data Workforce and Capability team, within GDS and will head a up a new workstream within the directorate focused on Cyber skills development.
We put the right conditions in place to achieve Government Digital & Data transformation at scale by working with departments cross government, and with other government functions like commercial and project delivery professionals.
The Capability and Partnering team are responsible for capability and talent development across the Digital and Data Function (cross-government).
As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance.
Essential criteria
Proven experience of developing and implementing capability building and talent strategies to support workforce development in large or complex organisations ideally in a cyber security context (Lead).
Experience of building talent pipelines to attract new and diverse talent via multiple routes such as graduate schemes, apprenticeships, T Levels etc;
Experience of leading and delivering projects in a fast-paced environment, amid ambiguity and changing priorities, including budget management skills and monitoring performance and benefits against a plan.
Experience in think critically, use analysis and challenge of assumptions or change the status quo and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively and build relationships with stakeholders, including with those at very senior levels;
Experience in a brilliant track record of leading, inspiring and managing teams, setting objectives and developing skills and capabilities.
Desirable criteria
CIPD qualified (or willing to obtain)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Making Effective Decisions
