Head of Digital Infrastructure - London, United Kingdom - Parliamentary Digital Service

Parliamentary Digital Service

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Employer

Parliamentary Digital Service

Directorate

Platforms

Band / Grade

Salary
- c.£75,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Hybrid (onsite and remote)

Security Level

Security Check (SC)

Interview Format

Presentation + Panel Interview (Remote)

Additional File
The Opportunity
Our work enables Parliament to run smoothly, function efficiently and operate securely.

And when you join us in the vital role of Head of Digital Infrastructure, you'll use all your technical gifts and supportive teamworking skills as you lead the delivery, management and improvement of the UK Parliament's digital infrastructure.

This is a role where you'll be responsible for the underpinning tech that everyone who works in Parliament relies on.

You'll head up the management of networks, identity management and data centres, and key to your success will be your brilliant customer service and rock solid cyber security protocols.

As you'll be leading a multi-disciplinary group of specialists and working closely with external partners, it goes without saying that you'll be energetic, motivating and collaborative, and ready to set the technical and strategic direction of the team.

In addition, we'll also expect you to:
- lead on digital infrastructure strategy and roadmap discussions, and own the deliverables, innovation and cross-collaboration of your team
- engage with a wide range of senior stakeholders, and act as digital infrastructure's go-to liaison for any problems or incidents that arise
- seek ways to exploit technology to address complex business, organisational and technical issues
- own our relationships with key suppliers, ensuring the services and products they provide are aligned to best practice and contractual requirements
- ensure effective financial controls and planning processes are in place, working with your colleagues in Finance to develop budgets that achieve the best value for money
- ensure effective and timely contract management
- champion Parliament Digital Service's culture, values and behaviours

What You Need
- first-hand experience of working with third-party solutions or managed service providers to deliver cost effective, sustainable and cyber secure solutions
- the ability to proactively manage contracts, resources and budgets
- experience of managing digital infrastructure lifecycles and the ability to respond to cyber security threats
- the skills to build, maintain and lead a high performing, supportive and engaged team while upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion
- strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate business requirements and stakeholder needs into work plans and practical solutions
- the ability to forge excellent relationships with other digital leaders to deliver strategic outcomes
- the ability to think creatively, ask the right questions, evaluate and communicate your findings and influence your colleagues and customers
- the skills to investigative issues, problems and opportunities and suggest ways to improve
- the ability to make decisions while considering the needs of the situation, priorities, constraints and the availability of information
- the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team
The Digital Infrastructure team is innovative and ambitious, and made up of highly professional specialists. You'll lead the whole team and have direct line management responsibilities for a group of 5-6 colleagues.

Working alongside a wide variety of stakeholders, this is an diverse team with a broad outlook and can-do attitude to everything it does.

We're dedicated to building our workplace equality network, and with a major focus on diversity, equality and inclusion, all PDS's teams are committed to making Parliament a great place for everyone to work.

About Us
UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition.

It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work.

This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology.

The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs.

We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package
- up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
- great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
- on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
- flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply
Interviews: 31st May 2023

Format:
Presentation + Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture
For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that