Machinery of Government Transition Manager

at  Department for Science Innovation Technology

JOB SUMMARY

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: kickstarting 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.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm
You can also follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/

JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to deliver a government priority with impacts on the way the public sector works for decades to come? This is an opportunity to lead on and deliver the machinery of government (MOG) changes announced by the Prime Minister in July 2024 to bring the Government Digital Service, the Central Digital and Data Office and the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence into DSIT. This ambitious MOG, as part of the wider Future DSIT programme, will drive public and private sector innovation from a single department, enabling DSIT to become the digital centre of government.
We are looking for a driven SEO to join the MOG Transition team. This is a high-performing, friendly and inclusive small team that works across GDS, CDDO, i.AI, Cabinet Office and the DSIT corporate centre to drive delivery of the machinery of government change.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong organisational skills: ability to manage competing priorities and experience of working at pace.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship building skills: ability to create productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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