Job Vacancy Director General for Digital Products - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology - SCS3

England

Government Digital & Data

Design

Job position Director General for Digital Products - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology - SCS3

Permanent

As soon as possible

£200k

Hybrid

England, United Kingdom

Published on 09/04/2026

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What you will drive:

The Next Generation of : Oversee the full launch of the App and the integration of Chat. You will harness conversational AI to transform how citizens navigate information and complete complex tasks.
The National Digital Wallet: Scale the secure storage of verified government credentials (such as Digital Driving Licences and Veteran IDs) directly on citizens' mobile devices.
Universal Authentication: Drive the One Login programme to become the default, seamless authentication method across all of central government.
Critical National Infrastructure: Ensure the resilience and 99%+ uptime of high-volume platforms like Notify and Pay, which are essential to the daily functioning of the UK.
National-Scale Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary powerhouse of ~600 product managers, designers, engineers, and researchers across London, Manchester, and other hubs.

Candidate profile

Who we are looking for:

Proven leadership of digital product development and operations at large scale, with experience managing high-profile services and delivering measurable impact.
Demonstrated ability to combine delivery excellence with strategic foresight - balancing operational leadership with creative thinking to shape the future direction of digital products.
Deep understanding of user-centred design, accessibility, agile delivery, DevOps and platform strategy.
Experience integrating emerging technologies (e.g. AI, mobile, digital identity) into consumer-facing products.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience driving adoption across complex organisations.
Ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and build inclusive, high-performing cultures.

Working environment

Location

Bristol, London, Manchester

About the jobJob summary

Most digital leaders build products for a market. Are you ready to build digital products for the nation?

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is looking for a Director General for Digital Products.

We are looking for a world-class product leader to oversee the UK’s digital public services. From the iconic to the next generation of app-based services, this role is about delivering a creative vision for a more personalised, intuitive, and responsive government.

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London, England, United Kingdom

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Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Government Digital and Data professionals benefit from cross-government events and learning. From webinars from the world’s leading innovators to digital upskilling sessions.They enhance our professionals’ skills and capabilities, which ultimately enables them to be a part of the world-leading advancements in digital transformation and government innovation.

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Director General for Digital Products - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology - SCS3

Government Digital & Data