Cyber Talent Capability Manager - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology - HEO
Government Digital & Data -
Location
Bristol, London, Manchester
About the job
Job summary
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.
Job description
Government Digital, Data and Cyber Workforce and Capability:
Join Government Digital and Data and Cyber Workforce and Capability, where our mission is to ensure the government possesses the necessary talent to drive digital and cyber 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 cyber talent 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 and cyber 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 and Cyber Action Plan.
- 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 and the Cyber Capability Framework
This role sits in the Development and Partnering team, within the Government Digital and Data and Cyber Workforce and Capability team, within GDS.
We put the right conditions in place to achieve Government Digital, Data and Cyber transformation at scale by working with departments cross government, and other government functions like commercial and project delivery professionals.
You will support the delivery of cyber talent and capability programmes across government, contributing to the development of a strong and sustainable cyber profession.
Working with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help deliver key priorities aligned to the Cyber Action Plan and wider talent.
You will play an important role in supporting programme delivery, maintaining talent data, and ensuring activities are delivered effectively and meet user needs.
Person specification
As a Cyber Talent Capability Manager, you will:
- Support the delivery of cross-government cyber talent and capability programmes, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to quality standards
- Assist with procurement and contract management activity, supporting monitoring of supplier performance
- Contribute to delivery planning, maintaining plans and tracking progress against milestones
- Build and maintain effective relationships with delivery partners and internal stakeholders
- Support agile delivery practices, contributing to iterative improvements and user-focused outcomes
- Assist with governance and reporting, preparing updates and highlighting risks or issues
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and supporting improvements
- Support the planning and delivery of events and workshops to engage stakeholders
- Work with data to track performance, identify trends, and support decision-making
This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape Cyber capability and talent across government following the establishment of the Cyber profession in government and during a period of transformation and opportunity. Come and join us and make a real difference!
Essential Criteria
We are interested in people who have:
- Experience supporting delivery of capability or talent programmes, contributing to managing priorities, milestones and dependencies (Lead)
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and take a proactive approach to resolving issues
- Experience or exposure to HR, talent, or programme delivery (early talent or cross-government desirable)
- Ability to use data to track progress and support decision-making
- Experience contributing to the design or improvement of processes, products or services
- Awareness of delivery management or programme delivery approaches
Desirable Criteria
- CIPD Level 3 (or willing to obtain)
