Digital Programme Manager

Digital Programme Manager
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 9th June 2025
Location: Manchester
Salary: £52,082 - £61,084 + benefits (including a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%)
Contract type: 2-year fixed term contract

We lead the Government's work on the future governance of football. At present, the Shadow Football Regulator comprises over thirty members of staff, led by an interim Chief Operating Officer, undertaking a range of activities in preparation for passage of the Football Governance Bill, which is currently in Parliament. 

The Shadow Football Regulator is a dedicated team within DCMS which is responsible for setting up the Independent Football Regulator. It is ensuring the regulator has the right skills, governance and corporate functions so it can start work as soon as possible after the Bill receives Royal Assent.

This post, and its recruitment, is dependent on progress of the Bill, and the intention is for this role to transfer to the Regulator once it's legally established. 

Please note that the Independent Football Regulator will be based in Greater Manchester, but an exact location has yet to be determined.

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and delivery of DDaT Initiatives to ensure delivery of services within the Independent Football Regulator.
• Ensure alignment with the Regulator's strategic objectives, industry best practices, and relevant data protection regulations.
• Establish a robust data governance framework to ensure data quality, security, privacy, and ethical use within the Regulator.
• Foster a data-driven culture within the organisation, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of DDaT best practices.
• Management and escalation of digital risks.
• Educate and support the wider Independent Football Regulator to understand the importance of the role of DDaT specifically to their areas and in general.

Person specification

Essential Requirements:

• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery within agreed-upon timelines and budgets.
• The ability to communicate and influence diverse stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory staff, technology providers, and football clubs.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable DDaT roadmaps and implementation plans, particularly in a dynamic environment with evolving plans.
• Ability to analyse complex situations, identify solutions, and make informed effective decisions and present this to senior management.
• Strong management and leadership skills over contractors.

Desirable Skills:

• Relevant professional certifications in programme management (e.g. PRINCE2, AGILE, MSP, APM), data analytics, or technology governance.
• Experience working with agile methodologies and in collaborative technology environments in a fast-paced environment
• DDaT technical understanding to effectively communicate with technical teams, evaluate solutions, and manage vendor relationships.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £52,082, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £15,088 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home
• 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years’ service
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice
• 3 days of paid volunteering leave
• Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave
• Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year
• Occupational sick pay
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice
• Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks
• Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day-to-day work
• Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!

How To Apply

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