Job Vacancy Associate Service Owner - Government Digital Service - G7

We’re looking for someone who’s experienced in transformational and high-growth service delivery. You’ll be someone who is guided by the fundamental principles of putting user needs first, focusing on positive user experience and outcomes over process, and being open and transparent.

The essential skills for this role are:   

• extensive understanding of delivery of services, and product management

• leadership in successful design, delivery, iteration and operation of high quality products and services which maximise opportunities offered by digital technology 

• experience of creating effective, prioritised product descriptions and delivery plans to meet user needs in a cost-effective way. This includes estimating the costs and benefits of items on your roadmap 

• adept at translating complex aims and needs into compelling vision statements with clear and manageable plans - communicating these in an open and transparent way through a variety of channels 

• confident in managing the expectations of stakeholders with conflicting needs and demands, engaging with senior stakeholders 

• experienced in assessing risks, scoping resource requirements and managing budgets and operating costs to ensure value for money and sustainable development of teams and services at scale 

• proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary agile delivery teams to deliver excellent new products and iterations to existing products to meet user needs. This will include advocating for your product, and includes line management 

Bristol, London, Manchester

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. 

Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: 

1. joining up public sector services

2. harnessing the power of AI for the public good

3. strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure

4. elevating leadership and investing in talent

5. funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation

6. committing to transparency and driving accountability

We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (), the world-leading and at the forefront of coordinating the UK’s geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. 

We’re part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. 

The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you’ll be working with some of the world’s most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. 

Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need