Head of Geospatial Operations

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 (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UKs geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.

Were 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, youll be working with some of the worlds 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 nations highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need.

Please note

Former DSIT recruitment campaigns are continuing as usual, but candidates should be aware that following the Governments announcement on the changes to some civil service departments, roles will be subject to the machinery of government moves and will ultimately be in one of the new departments. We will provide more information if you are selected for a role. This work remains of high importance to the civil service, and we thank you for your continued interest.

You will also lead the team that manages the major geospatial contracts that underpin the UK geospatial ecosystem. You will lead the delivery of the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement (PSGA), working closely with Ordnance Survey to maximise the value of the data that the public sector relies on. This includes oversight of the operation of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).

Additionally, you will lead the programme delivering the new strategic requirements for the PSGA and work across government to ensure the contract is used to reduce costs and build innovation. This includes procurement of additional data sets to be made available across the public sector, managing the transition from projects to operational contracts.

You will also lead the management of the Aerial Photography Great Britain (APGB) contract and oversee the Post Code Address File (PAF) Public Sector Licence owning the delivery of and long-term strategy for these national data assets. You will provide strategic oversight of commercial and contractual activity to ensure alignment with the government's objectives.

Your team will lead the programme of work to bring together these and other geospatial innovations into a coherent offer for the public sector and work closely with policy and commercial teams to drive real value for the UKs data economy.

As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance.

Essential Criteria

• Leadership: A strong track record in managing teams across a range of disciplines. Ability to build an inclusive, high-performing culture that drives excellence and collaboration.