Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Cyber Talent Capability Manager
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Cyber Talent Capability Manager
Cyber Talent Capability Manager – Government Digital Service
Location: Bristol, London, Manchester
About Government Digital Service (GDS)
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital engine of government. We shape, lead, and deliver a modern digital government by:
- Joining up critical public services
- Harnessing AI for societal benefit
- Strengthening data and digital infrastructure
- Empowering leadership and investing in talent
- Aligning funding and procurement to drive innovation
- Ensuring transparency and accountability
Known globally for unparalleled initiatives like GOV.UK and AI’s Incubator for AI (I.AI), we champion digital excellence across government. Part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), we bring together over 1,000 skilled professionals across Bristol, London and Manchester.
Mission
We deliver high-impact solutions to national challenges, engaging 30,000+ digital and cyber creatives, and attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. Our goal? To transform government through digitally empowered professionals, fostering an inclusive, innovative culture.
The Opportunity: Cyber Talent Capability Manager
Team: Government Digital, Data & Cyber Workforce and Capability – Development and Partnering Scope: Expertly guiding cross-government cyber talent strategy to build a sustainable cyber profession. You’ll shape capability frameworks, align to Cyber Action Plans, and drive program success in collaboration with partners.
Why this role matters
• Transform [*1 ‘The’ word removed by cleaner text] cyber talent and capability delivery across government • Develop and mature national cyber talent programs, engaging stakeholders and stakeholders throughout policy, digital, and data realms • Design scalable frameworks based on Government Digital & Data Capability while advancing **cyber education priorities • Plot multi-year talent trajectories, ensuring resilience to evolving cyber threats
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Key Responsibilities
Support and deliver on cyber talent programs, rooted in Cyber Strategy & Action Plans. You will:
- Deliver cyber skills planning, capacity maps, and talent programmes aligned to government priorities, including blueprint frameworks and Service Standards.
- Monitor supplier performance and contribute to procurement activities, ensuring governance and compliance.
- Maintain accurate talent data (trends, progress, impairments) and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
- Foster collaboration across Government, Private Sector, and academia to bolster partnership culture.
- Position stakeholder alignment (internal and external) and ensure all activities are user-centric and fit-for-purpose.
- Contribute to events & workshops, synthesizing learning from early initiatives and informing future programmes.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
We seek candidates with demonstrated experience in:
- Managing a capability/talent strategy or programme, tracking priorities, risks and dependencies (critical)
- Stakeholder mapping and communication – inclusive, collaborative, and adaptable to differing needs.
- Collaborative success – self-driven ambition in team settings to resolve or mitigate challenges.
- Relevant HR/talent or programme delivery experience (ideally cross-government capability development).
- Ability to analyse data for programme health, performance tracking, and informed decision-making.
- Proven improvement contributions, whether in processes, products or service design.
- Awareness or application of delivery management methods (Agile, P3M3, etc.).
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Desirable Criteria
- CIPD Level 3 qualification (strongly preferred but willing to complete).
- Formal training or learning in digital inclusion and diversity.
Core Behaviours
We assess applicants against these principles during selection:
On Application Form
- Managing a Quality Service: Delivering consistently high standards in programmes.
- Communicating and Influencing: Inspiring buy-in through clear, persuasive messaging.
- Seeing the Big Picture: Connecting individual efforts to broader strategic goals.
Family Friendly
We subscribe to Civil Service values. Support for work-family life includes:
- Flexible work models (40–60% office time, blended locations).
- Enhanced pension benefits (accrual rate: £36,735 base + £10,642 pension siplement).
- Learning & dev opportunities – taking them up is encouraged.
- Discounts, health schemes, and retail benefits.
Security & Nationality
Vetting Level: Security Checks Eligibility: Open to UK/non-PILOT countries’ nationals as per Civil Service residency rules.
Next Steps
- Application: Evidence-focused applying (CV, personal statement, matching 7 behaviours & essential criteria).
- Selection: Sifts prioritise personal statement first; reject thresholds apply.
- Interview: Strengths, experience, and behaviour-based questions.
Conflict Resolution: Post-employment, jeopardies (fraud/convictions) may disqualify applicants.
Note: Salaries paid at minimum band levels.
Contact: Gemma Butterworth, gemma.butterworth@dsit.gov.uk. Hybrid office options available.
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