Job Description

Details

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Reference number

438445

Salary

70,752
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Grade 6
UKRI Band G

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

UKRI - Digital and Technology

Type of role

Digital

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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

Location

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Swindon

About the job

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Job summary

UKRI:

CIO Group

Salary:

70,752

Band:

UKRI Band G

Contract Type:

Open ended

Hours:

Full-time (Flexible working patterns available)

Location:

Swindon - Hybrid working available

Closing Date: Sunday 7th December 2025

About the role

Provide leadership of the Digital Workplace function within the Cloud & Technology Platforms team, ensuring the delivery of secure, modern, and user-focused collaboration and productivity solutions throughout the business. This role is responsible for spearheading strategic change in the ways UKRI staff operate, communicate, and collaborate, guaranteeing that all initiatives are closely aligned with organisational objectives and the overarching Group CIO strategy


We are evolving the operational model within Cloud & Technology Platforms to concentrate more on activities that set the business apart, collaborating with partners where it makes sense to delegate transactional tasks. Our priority is to enhance operational efficiency and position ourselves as a centre of excellence for technology delivery

Job description

Your responsibilities:

Leadership & professional development of Digital Workplace function Own and deliver the Digital Workplace roadmap, aligned with UKRI's strategic objectives and CIO priorities. Champion adoption of modern workplace technologies including End User Device services, Microsoft 365, Teams and emerging collaboration platforms Represent Digital Workplace at internal and external forums Management of a team of 20 staff across multiple locations Champion the continued adoption of communities relevant to areas of responsibility Ensure alignment with the security and architecture teams with respect to implementation of security controls and architectural principles Deputise for Deputy Director Technology Services as required Proactively develop and maintain the strategic partnering model with respect Digital Workplace services Contribute to the formulation of strategic plans to ensure that the Cloud & Technology Platforms function is delivering in line with UKRI strategic objectives Stay abreast of relevant industry trends and new technologies, making a case to incorporate within the estate where appropriate Develop effective network with peer group, UKRI Group IT colleagues, DSIT and wider agency community Own Balance score card & KPI dashboard reporting for function to senior stakeholder community Determine strategic, operational and financial plans for area of responsibility Contract & supplier/partner management for all Digital Workplace product areas Management of Digital Workplace budget, identifying and delivering efficiencies through consolidation and realising economies of scale

Technology & process experience and delivery

Asset management experience - Software & End User devices Diverse experience in collaboration technologies & services Experience of delivering process automation through digital change initiatives Strong experience of delivering secure, cost effective, enterprise scale End User device products and services using modern device management technologies (e.g. Intune) Strong experience of Information security principles & best practice Experience of delivering improved business productivity / efficiency from the effective exploitation of collaboration services Experience of a federated IT delivery model Proactively identify technology related risks, taking appropriate action to mitigate or resolve Define, develop and iterate standard operating procedures, policy & processes that support the Digital Workplace function and wider Group IT Demonstrate a proactive commitment to continual improvement

Person specification

Personal Specification

The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I).

Essential

Deep expertise in digital workplace technologies and enterprise collaboration platforms (S&I) Proven leadership in technology functions across multiple locations (S) Strong project management and business case development skills (S&I) Effective communication with senior stakeholders, translating technical concepts for non-IT audiences (S&I) Experience of budget management in excess of 3m (S) High professional credibility and ability to build strong partnerships (S&I) Working knowledge of ITIL and commercial/procurement skills (S&I) Degree qualification or equivalent experience. (S)

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 70,752, UK Research and Innovation contributes 20,496 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Benefits

We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning!

A list of benefits below:

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance!

For further information on our benefits please see:

Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org

Please note,

if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact Recruitment@ukri.org.




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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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.

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 .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : UKRI Recruitment Team Email : Recruitment@ukri.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : Recruitment@ukri.org