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Digital Standards Manager (Ref: 91804)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Lincoln
  • 6d left

AI generated summary

  • You must understand digital standards, advocate for compliance, communicate complex ideas clearly, analyze data for insights, ensure detail accuracy, and be BPSS clearance assessable.
  • You will support standards development, evaluate assessment quality, engage with stakeholders, manage documentation, coordinate meetings, and drive continuous improvement in digital delivery.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Digital & Technology Standards: You have a good understanding of digital and technology standards, processes, and governance frameworks. You have experience implementing and refining these standards in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments, ensuring they align with organisational goals and emerging industry trends.
  • Proactive Advocate for Standards and Assessments: You are highly committed to promoting and upholding digital standards and assessment frameworks. You have the ability to influence stakeholders across various levels of the organisation and work to embed a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Highly Effective Communication and Facilitation Skills: You are skilled in conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You facilitate discussions across multidisciplinary teams, driving alignment and ensuring that communication is clear, precise, and actionable. Your ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences is critical in achieving consensus and advancing initiatives.
  • Data-Driven Insight and Presentation: You are confident in working with data and have the ability to derive actionable insights that guide strategic decisions. You can present complex data in a clear, impactful manner, making sure it informs decision-making at both operational and strategic levels.
  • Attention to Detail and Strategic Awareness: You have excellent attention to detail, ensuring high levels of accuracy in documentation, data management, and process execution. At the same time, you understand how your work fits into the broader organisational strategy, ensuring your contributions support larger goals.
  • Willingness to be assessed against the requirements for BPSS clearance

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Digital Standards Lead in identifying key areas of relevant research/evaluation.
  • Support the development and implementation of enhanced standards processes within MoJ to ensure they are fit for purpose.
  • Providing assessment expertise to on-going research and evaluation projects concerned with the evaluation of standards and assessment quality.
  • Engaging with technical colleagues from within the Ministry of Justice and external organizations, through formal channels and ad-hoc channels.
  • Assist in managing and organising documentation related to standards processes and assessments.
  • Help maintain a central repository of standards information, ensuring it is kept up to date and accessible.
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to Government standards.
  • Appraising, coordination and delivery of methodologies for the evaluation of standards and assessment quality using evidence.
  • Judging practice of Justice Digital Delivery Teams in line with best practice and research, collating evidence regarding standards and applying assessment to design/delivery.
  • Providing expert input to, and collaborating with, members of the relevant technical groups and committees.
  • Providing assessment expertise input across the organization, as required.
  • Writing papers documenting the findings of evaluations.
  • Managing and developing the performance of Digital &/or Technology Delivery in line with Standards.
  • Driving continuous improvement within your own areas of responsibility.
  • Taking a proactive approach to risk management, ensuring risks and issues are identified, addressed and reported and, where appropriate, escalated.
  • To perform any other reasonable duties as directed by line management.

FAQs

What is the location of the Digital Standards Manager position?

The position is national, with the option to work from various locations across England and Wales.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 12 November 2024.

When will interviews be conducted for this position?

Interviews will begin from 25 November 2024.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary range is £45,824 - £50,039 for London and £39,868 - £43,535 for national roles.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The position supports full-time, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.

What are some key responsibilities of the Digital Standards Manager?

Key responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of standards processes, engaging with technical colleagues, coordinating meetings and training sessions, and providing assessment expertise across the organization.

What essential knowledge is required for this role?

A good understanding of digital and technology standards, processes, and governance frameworks is essential.

What skills are necessary for effective communication in this role?

The role requires highly effective communication and facilitation skills to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Are there any specific benefits associated with this position?

Yes, benefits include access to learning and development, a Civil Service pension scheme with significant employer contributions, annual leave, public holidays, and flexible working options.

Is British Passport or citizenship a requirement for this role?

The job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, and certain EU nationals with settled status among other categories.

How should candidates apply for this position?

Candidates must submit a CV and a Statement of Suitability (approximately 750 words) detailing how they meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification.

What type of security clearance is required for this position?

Candidates must be willing to be assessed against the requirements for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

What to expect during the selection process?

The selection process includes reviewing applications against the Person Specification, and successful candidates will be invited to a 1-hour panel interview via video conference.

Can candidates receive feedback on their application?

Feedback will only be provided if candidates attend an interview or assessment.

What is the employer's contribution to the Civil Service Pension scheme?

The employer contributes 28.97% towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Are there opportunities for career development within the Ministry of Justice?

Yes, there are opportunities for learning and development as part of the role in Justice Digital.

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