Job Description

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Reference number

403272
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Salary

76,000 - 95,000
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

SCS Pay Band 1###

Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Information Technology###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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London

About the job

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Job summary

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for technology and innovation?


The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Technology to lead our Technology and Digital Delivery team.


This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology at the CMA and make a significant impact on the UK economy.


It is a particularly exciting time to join the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). As the UK's principal competition and consumer protection authority, it is our job to ensure that markets work well and that consumers get a fair deal. We have a vital role to play in relation to many important challenges facing the UK, including improving productivity, economic growth, and the resilience of our economy; mitigating cost of living pressures; and addressing the power of large digital firms and the potentially unprecedented opportunities and risks of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.


In this context, the CMA has established an Executive Directorate for Data, Technology, and Insight (DTI), which consolidates our capability and activity across these areas of growing importance. This includes our expertise in data science, data engineering, artificial intelligence, behavioural science, technology insight, and digital forensics, as well as technology systems, architecture, digital products and tooling.

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Job description

As Director of Technology and Digital Delivery you will provide strategic leadership to all functions within the Technology team, including Service Desk, End User Compute, Cloud and Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications and Services, Change delivery and Cyber Security. You will also ensure provision of efficient and effective services to core business functions and supporting programmes.


This role will partner with the Senior Director for Technology & Digital to deliver excellent technology services and ensure the effectiveness, security, and resilience of the CMA's IT systems. This will support the CMA in achieving timely and impactful outcomes for people, businesses, and the UK economy.


As a Director of Technology, you will develop and deliver the Technology Operations Plan aligned with the CMA's goals. You will lead and mentor technology teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment and chair technology governance forums and providing clear, consistent reporting to senior stakeholders and drive automation across processes.


Working across a busy and varied brief, you will co-lead digital transformation initiatives, ensuring IT infrastructure aligns with the CMA's strategic goals and you will ensure compliance with public sector rules when managing the Technology budget.


You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, government departments, and international counterparts, communicate technology initiatives clearly and effectively.

Why join us

You will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting the CMA's mission to achieve timely and impactful outcomes for people, businesses, and the UK economy.


You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, driving digital transformation and ensuring the CMA remains competitive.

What you will need

Significant experience in a senior technology leadership role, including experience leading on major transformation programmes and successfully restructuring and recruiting technology and delivery teams.


Naturally, you will have strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development and cyber security. Detailed understanding of Cloud and virtualised architecture, infrastructure and platforms with significant exposure to Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and optimisation and security of the underlying network architecture is also essential


Having certification in Cyber Security and IT Risk Management is desirable.


If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead our Technology team to new heights, we want to hear from you!

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Person specification

It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. For tips on how to make the most your application, please have a look at our

guidance document

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Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role, including experience leading on major transformation programmes and successfully restructuring and recruiting technology and delivery teams

(lead criteria)

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development, and cyber security

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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, including navigating change and leading teams through evolving technologies. Proven track record of leading and managing a business-critical technology function in an organisation of a similar-size and complexity with the ability to shape, engage, motivate, develop and mentor teams. Proven ability in supplier and contract management and experience of public sector procurement of technology products and services. Detailed understanding of Cloud and virtualised architecture, infrastructure and platforms with significant exposure to Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and optimisation and security of the underlying network architecture. Strong strategic thinking with the ability to align Technology with the CMA goals. Strong communication skills with proven experience communicating technical work to both technical and non-technical audiences and engaging key stakeholders effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field, or equivalent proven relevant experience Cyber Security Qualification (e.g. CISSP or CISM) IT Risk Management Qualification (e.g. CRISC or CISA) Clear understanding of applications management processes, ideally with exposure to/knowledge of SharePoint, intelligence and analytics. ###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Seeing the Big Picture Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving Making Effective Decisions Leadership Communicating and Influencing ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


o IT infrastructure, software development, and cyber security. o Cloud and virtualised architecture

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 76,000, Competition & Markets Authority contributes 22,017 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King's birthday. In addition, you'll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests Access to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work

You can read more about our benefits in our candidate pack.


Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives.

Our Values

We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence. We treat everyone with Respect and are Collaborative and Inclusive.


Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.


You can read more about life at the CMA in our candidate pack.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
At application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability for the role in line with the essential criteria in the person specification, the Civil Service Success Profile Framework, and the CMA values.


The CMA values being tested at interview are:

Collaborative Evidence based

The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV & application review), an Individual Leadership Assessment and an interview, which includes preparing a presentation.


Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the essential selection criteria (as included on the role profile attached and listed above under 'Person Specification') in your application.


An initial sift based on criteria 1 and 2 (Lead Criteria) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification (above, below and in the attached role profile) will then be considered.


The closing date for applications is 21 May 2025 (11.55pm).


We cannot accept applications submitted after the closing date and time.


Shortlisting will take place w/c 26 May 2025.


Successful candidates at the shortlisting stage will be asked to participate in an Individual Leadership Assessment (ILA) which is a one-to-one psychological assessment of candidates in recruitment and selection for Senior Civil Service (SCS) roles. Candidates will complete a range of questionnaires on-line, the outputs of which are explored during a structured interview of approximately 1-2 hours with an assessor. The ILA must occur prior to interviews taking place. The assessment does not lead to a pass or fail decision; rather, it is intended to highlight areas of strength and possible concerns which the panel can probe at interview.


The ILA Assessments have been scheduled to take place from 09 June - 20 June 2025.


(Please note that where an individual has been assessed for an individual leadership assessment via Civil Service Resourcing and applies for another SCS post at the same pay band within a two year period, it is now policy to automatically re-use the original report).


During this time, shortlisted candidates will also be offered an informal chat with the vacancy holder.


Interviews are planned to take place from 23 June 2025 onwards. Those invited to interview will be asked to prepare a presentation, details of which will be provided in advance of the interview.


The interview will be a 1 hour panel interview where you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Technical and Experience elements outlined in the role profile.


Interviews will take place in the London CMA office or via Microsoft Teams.


Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. If you are unable to meet these timeframes, please let us know in your application.

Reasonable adjustments

We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.



If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. You can also email recruitment@cma.gov.uk.


For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Vidya Krishnamoorthy Email : recruitment@cma.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@cma.gov.uk ###

Further information

If your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Recruitment@cma.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.