Digital Capability Senior Communities and Engagement Manager - DSIT - SEO

Location

London

About the job

Job summary

DSIT  

At DSIT we’re all about improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of science & technology. 

We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.   

We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared. 

We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back. 

We do all this to enable the Government’s 5 national missions: kick-starting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future. 

Above all, we focus on improving people’s lives. Whether it’s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do. 

Our Inclusive Environment  

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.  

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.  

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Job description

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:

1. joining up public sector services

2. harnessing the power of AI for the public good

3. strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure

4. elevating leadership and investing in talent

5. funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation

6. 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.

Person specification

Key responsibilities

Join GDS – the digital heart of government – as a Digital Capability Senior Communities and Engagement Manager and drive high-profile strategies that shape the future of public services across the UK. We're looking for a dynamic and creative professional to lead impactful campaigns, craft compelling narratives, and elevate the profile of digital and data capability in Government at a national scale. If you thrive on innovation, can deliver at pace, and are passionate about solving complex challenges with ingenuity, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Communities and Engagement Manager you will:

Drive the execution of high-impact initiatives within the Capability and Workforce community strategy, from compelling content and strategic press engagement to dynamic social media, impactful events, and insightful audience analysis.

Contribute directly to achieving the Prime Minister's ambitious target of 1 in 10 civil servants working in digital roles by 2030, through your strategic engagement initiatives.

Support the Programme Delivery Manager with engaging the cross-government Government Digital and Data communities and work towards the Elevate

Leadership, invest in talent objectives set out in the blueprint for modern digital government

Lead on the design, delivery and continuous evaluation of a key engagement strand of the Government Digital and Data Capability and Workforce team strategy and plan, producing or coordinating the creation of accessible content and narratives with impact. Ensure reporting of delivery against the strategy to senior leaders in GDS.

Engage with the 30,000+ members of the Government Digital and Data profession, building connections, gathering insights, and fostering a strong sense of community across departments.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across government to agree and align on shared messaging for the Government Digital and Data

Capability and Workforce team as well as gain buy-in for delivering the six-point plan for public sector digital reform

Collaborate dynamically with GDS and DSIT teams, ensuring all activities are underpinned by robust, agile plans aligned with our engagement strategy. You'll expertly manage urgent priorities and emerging needs.

Support with the organisation and promotion of a calendar of virtual, in person, regional and London-based, cross-government, events and community meetings

Strengthen cross-government engagement, and lead on the Government Digital and Data Capability and Workforce monthly newsletter.

Essential skills and experience criteria

• Can cope comfortably with ambiguity and thrive on being creative and innovative
• Brings high levels of energy and enthusiasm to collaboration, inspiring others to deliver results.
• Are experienced professionals with the knowledge and understanding of how to plan and deliver community engagement activities using clear frameworks
• Have high level writing and editing skills with an understanding of different types of content that can be used for different purposes
• Have knowledge and understanding of planning and delivering engaging virtual and in person events, and can work across all aspects of a large engagement programme
• Possess design skills, understand how to use digital events and marketing platforms, and can film and edit footage on a smart phone
• Have extensive and demonstrable experience in delivering and measuring the efficacy of community activity
• Have the ability to be able to grasp a variety of fast moving, often nuanced and complex policies quickly and effectively

Have experience of managing a wide range of stakeholders and their competing priorities

Desirable criteria

A background in communications and engagement

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Seeing the Big Picture