Senior Communities Manager

Manchester Digital; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job description

£46,169 - £50,062 (London) / £42,382 - £45,920 (National) The base salary of this grade is £46,169 for London and £42,382 for other locations.

Published on 25 April 2025 | Deadline 5 May 2025

Role Overview

We’re seeking a proactive and organized professional to engage and support the cross-government data community through a busy calendar of virtual and in-person events.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead on designing, delivering, and evaluating a key strand of the data community strategy, producing accessible content and narratives, and reporting to senior leaders in GDS.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders to align messaging and gain support for the six-point plan for public sector digital reform.
3. Collaborate with GDS and DSIT colleagues to ensure activities align with the community strategy, managing planning and support requests.
4. Deliver content, manage press and social media, and analyze audiences as part of the community strategy.
5. Organize and promote a calendar of virtual, regional, and London-based data events and meetings.
6. Enhance engagement within the data community and produce a monthly newsletter.

Person Specification

We are interested in candidates who:

• Have experience in planning and delivering community engagement activities using clear frameworks.
• Possess high-level writing and editing skills tailored to different content purposes.
• Have experience in planning and delivering engaging virtual and in-person events across large programs.
• Possess design skills and familiarity with digital marketing platforms, including filming and editing footage on smartphones.
• Have demonstrable experience in delivering and evaluating community activities.
• Can quickly understand complex policies and adapt accordingly.
• Thrive in creative, ambiguous, and innovative environments.
• Have experience managing diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.

Benefits of Working at GDS

Includes flexible hybrid working, pension, generous leave, performance bonuses, career development, wellbeing programs, and more. For details, visit the official site.

Additional Information

This role involves a hybrid work policy with 40-60% office presence. It does not typically offer full remote work but includes flexible options.

Application Process

The process includes an application review, a written task, and possibly additional stages depending on volume. We value authentic cover letters and use Success Profiles for assessment.

Note: The role may transfer to DSIT following the machinery of government change, with specific policies under consultation.

We encourage applications and will keep candidates updated. DSIT cannot sponsor visas for this role.