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Digital Capability Manager

Job details
Posting date: 12 December 2025
Salary: £44,447 to £46,547 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 December 2025
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, fy4 5es
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: DWP Digital
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 439485_1765544789

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Summary

Digital Capability Manager (3rd party resourcing)

Salary: £44,447 - £46,547

Ready to Lead and Make an Impact? Join Us at DWP Digital & Transformation!

We're on a mission to enable our Strategic Resourcing Strategy and create an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone can thrive. This role sits at the heart of our Capability & Spaces business area, part of the Chief Operating Office, and is key to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.

As our Service Lead, you'll:

  • Stabilize and strengthen a high-performing team delivering a managed service in Digital & Transformation
  • Drive recruitment of contingent labour to fill critical capability and capacity gaps.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental and government frameworks.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across DTG, DWP, and the wider Civil Service.
  • Lead operational contract management and act as a subject matter expert.
  • Influence strategic decisions by presenting data-driven solutions to senior leaders.

This is a leadership role with real impact.

You'll manage a talented team, shape our People Plan, and work with Commercial partners to deliver cost-effective, dynamic solutions that meet evolving demands.

If you're a creative problem-solver with strong stakeholder engagement skills and a passion for building inclusive, high-performing environments, we want to hear from you!

Details:

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in; Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester , Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is the most convenient for you.

Hybrid working: We work a hybrid model - You'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face-to-face in a hub.

Pay: Up to £46,547 per annum.

Pension: Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 25 days rising to 30 over time. You can take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays and a day privilege leave.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

  • Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
  • Time off volunteering and charitable giving
  • Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
  • Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
  • Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
  • Sports and social activities
  • Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities

Process.

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online with questions given in advance to allow you to prepare in advance.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

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