Digital Capability Manager

DWP Digital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital agency in the UK seeks a Digital Capability Manager to lead and develop a high-performing team. This role includes driving recruitment, managing operational contracts, and presenting data-driven solutions to senior leaders. The position offers up to £46,547 per annum, a generous leave package, and a broad benefits offering, including flexible working and professional development opportunities. Applicants should have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for creating inclusive work environments.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Time off for volunteering

Interest-free loans for transportation

Professional development opportunities

Sports and social activities

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to drive data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize and strengthen a high-performing team delivering managed services.
• Drive recruitment to fill critical capability and capacity gaps.
• Ensure compliance with departmental and government frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various departments.
• Present data-driven solutions to senior leaders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Creative problem-solving

Operational contract management

Job description

Digital Capability Manager (3rd party resourcing)

Salary: £44,447 - £46,547

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact? Join Us at DWP Digital & Transformation!

We're on a mission to enable our Strategic Resourcing Strategy and create an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone can thrive. This role sits at the heart of our Capability & Spaces business area, part of the Chief Operating Office, and is key to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.

As our Service Lead, you'll:

• Stabilize and strengthen a high‑performing team delivering a managed service in Digital & Transformation
• Drive recruitment of contingent labour to fill critical capability and capacity gaps.
• Ensure compliance with departmental and government frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across DTG, DWP, and the wider Civil Service.
• Lead operational contract management and act as a subject‑matter expert.
• Influence strategic decisions by presenting data‑driven solutions to senior leaders.

This is a leadership role with real impact.

You’ll manage a talented team, shape our People Plan, and work with Commercial partners to deliver cost‑effective, dynamic solutions that meet evolving demands.

If you're a creative problem-solver with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for building inclusive, high‑performing environments, we want to hear from you!

Details: Location

You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is the most convenient for you.

Hybrid working

We work a hybrid model – You'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face‑to‑face in a hub.

Pay

Up to £46,547 per annum.

Pension

Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Holidays

A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 over time. You can take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi‑time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays and a day privilege leave.

Benefits package

We have a broad benefits package built around your work‑life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex‑friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest‑free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities
• Process

Apply

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Interview

A single stage interview online with questions given in advance to allow you to prepare.

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