Strategic Directorate Workforce & Capability Lead (Maternity Cover)

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in Manchester seeks a proactive team member to support the Deputy CFO and Senior Leadership Team within the Finance Directorate. You will handle a diverse portfolio, work with senior leaders, and contribute to strategic pieces of business-critical work.

The role is fast-paced, autonomous, and requires strong organisational and influencing skills. This maternity cover post offers exposure to high-profile decisions and a close-knit directorate team.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand wider priorities, make connections across different areas of work.
• Anticipate emerging issues and opportunities to shape effective responses.
• Strong organisational and prioritising skills to manage multiple areas.
• Autonomy and initiative to work at pace and solve problems.
• Ability to build relationships and influence for positive outcomes.
• Experience in government workforce planning, monitoring and management.
• Experience in delivering L&D programmes.

Responsibilities

• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Navigate ambiguity and find practical solutions with minimal process guidance.
• Support strategic pieces of work for the Deputy CFO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Line and take management responsibilities may be required.

Skills

Understand wider priorities across the

Job description

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in Manchester seeks a proactive team member to support the Deputy CFO and Senior Leadership Team within the Finance Directorate. You will handle a diverse portfolio, work with senior leaders, and contribute to strategic pieces of business-critical work.

The role is fast-paced, autonomous, and requires strong organisational and influencing skills. This maternity cover post offers exposure to high-profile decisions and a close-knit directorate team.