Lead Manager for Operations and Governance

4 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Full time

Position Overview

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is dedicated to enhancing the UK's status as a leader in science and technology. Our goal is to foster robust economic growth, create high-quality employment opportunities, and drive groundbreaking innovations.

To achieve this, our Science and Technology Framework outlines a strategic vision that guides our initiatives through 2030. Collaborating with stakeholders across government and the science and technology sectors, we are:

  • Supporting UK science, technology, and innovation by increasing investments in promising technologies and sectors to stimulate economic growth and generate well-paying jobs.
  • Addressing global challenges through international collaboration and partnerships to safeguard our future and security.
  • Enhancing lives by promoting responsible innovation within the digital economy and public services.

We aspire for the Department to be the premier workplace within government, anchored by our core values: think big, value people, create connections, and cultivate curiosity. These values, developed collaboratively during our initial months, guide our decision-making and interactions.

Our achievements include delivering significant legislation and hosting pivotal events, but we recognize that this is just the beginning. As a forward-thinking department, we eagerly anticipate future developments.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We provide flexible working arrangements, comprehensive employee well-being support, and an attractive pension scheme. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader employer, offering support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process. For more information on disability confidence and available adjustments, please refer to the relevant section below.

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining, and investing in talent from diverse backgrounds. For further details, please consult the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Job Responsibilities

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our society, and our team is tasked with determining the Government's response to these changes. Our mission is to leverage AI for the public good, enhancing lives and benefiting the economy. By exploring AI's capabilities and the UK's talent pool, we aim to develop a competitive AI sector on a global scale while ensuring safe deployment across various sectors.

This role is vital to the directorate's success in fulfilling this mission. You will oversee essential functions that facilitate the smooth operation of the directorate, collaborating proactively across teams and effectively managing a central team of six.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a corporate team, including direct management of a Business Manager, Private Secretary, and oversight of a Diary Manager and two Executive Assistants.
  • Ensure the efficient operation of the director's private office, delivering high-quality support to enable effective leadership.
  • Continuously enhance business structures and processes to support effective corporate management between the Directorate and DSIT's corporate functions, focusing on Finance and HR.
  • Implement governance and decision-making processes for corporate and personnel matters with senior leaders, including managing regular Senior Leadership Team meetings.
  • Prioritize current corporate initiatives, such as monitoring resource activities and assessing security clearance requirements.
  • Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including the Director General’s Office and corporate business partners.
  • Analyze corporate data on workforce and budgets, producing clear visualizations and presenting findings to senior leadership as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

We welcome candidates with:

  • A proven history in business management or a similar role, successfully collaborating with various policy leads.
  • Experience managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex issues clearly.
  • Experience in advising and briefing senior leaders.
  • Comfort with data analysis, particularly in finance and resource management.
  • Experience in finance and budget management, including business planning and spending reviews.
  • Proficiency in Excel.

It would be advantageous to have:

  • Experience in line management, providing both task-oriented and pastoral support.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBi or similar business intelligence tools.

Behaviors:

We will assess candidates against the following behaviors during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Leadership
  • Working Together
  • Making Effective Decisions

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A flexible working culture, including options for job sharing and remote work.
  • Automatic enrollment in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, with significant employer contributions.
  • A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing with service.
  • Extensive learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to a variety of employee discounts across retail, travel, and lifestyle sectors.

Office Attendance:

The Department operates a hybrid working policy, allowing for a blend of office and remote work. Staff are expected to attend the office for a portion of their working hours.

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