Digital Capability Manager

Women in Tech; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation organization is seeking a Digital Capability Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive strategic recruitment. This role involves managing operational contracts and collaborating with stakeholders across various hubs. The position offers a hybrid working model with a competitive salary up to £46,547 per annum, along with a generous benefits package including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Time off volunteering

Professional development opportunities

Discounts on shopping

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a passion for building inclusive, high-performing environments.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions by presenting data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a talented team and shape the People Plan.
• Drive recruitment of contingent labor to fill capability gaps.
• Lead operational contract management and act as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

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.

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 activitiesProfessional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

Process.

Apply : complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview : a single stage interview online with questions given in advance to allow you to prepare in advance.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.