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At DSIT we're all about improving people's lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.
We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.
We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.
We do all this to enable the Government's 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.
Above all, we focus on improving people's lives. Whether it's researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.
We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
Former DSIT recruitment campaigns are continuing as usual, but candidates should be aware that following the Government's 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.
The successful candidate will:
- Support the promotion, and ongoing development of the Essential Digital Skills Framework and National Survey, bringing together research, analytical evidence, stakeholder insight and lessons from delivery activity to inform clear policy options and recommendations.
- Produce high-quality briefings, submissions, correspondence, Parliamentary Question responses, meeting readouts and policy materials for a range of audiences, including senior decision-makers.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and evidence-gathering activity, building productive relationships with partners across government, industry, civil society, academia and delivery organisations. This will include planning and facilitating meetings and workshops, producing papers and readouts, and progressing follow-up actions.
- Take ownership of projects that help embed the Essential Digital Skills Framework across government policy, services and programmes.
- Lead on the day-to-day management of programme planning tools, including the EDS Gantt chart, integrated delivery plan and tracking systems, adapting them as the programme evolves.
- Identify opportunities to improve programme processes, information management and ways of working, helping the team to work efficiently, collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality products.
Essential criteria assessed at application stage:
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain oversight of complex work, and deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly for different audiences and contribute to briefings, meeting notes and policy products.
- Good relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across teams, departments and external organisations.
- Ability to manage a varied workload independently, prioritise tasks, stay organised and deliver to deadlines in a busy policy environment.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to step in to support wider team priorities and help solve problems as they arise.
- Interest in digital inclusion, skills, education, employment support or related social policy areas, and a willingness to build knowledge of the Essential Digital Skills and wider digital and AI skills agenda.
- Experience of working in policy programme delivery, research, analysis or stakeholder engagement roles.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete an online test, behavioural statements, CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 250 words) to provide a personal statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria for this role.
Please note - the CV incorporated into the application form is for information purposes only and will not be scored.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement only.
After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Judgement Test If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application.
Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55pm on 3rd November 2026. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.
You will be directed to the Talogy - True Talent - Scheduled Maintenance Window Webpage for online tests during an outage.
Our online test supplier will be performing scheduled maintenance between midday and 1.00pm on 25th October 2026 and 4.00pm to midnight on 1st November 2026. You will be unable to access tests during this period.
If you are in the middle of a test when the maintenance begins, your progress will be paused. You will be able to resume your test from where you left off via your application centre once the downtime has ended. Please note that you will not be able to launch any new tests while the system is offline.
The interview will consist of behaviour and strength-based questions.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Former DSIT recruitment campaigns are continuing as usual, but candidates should be aware that following the Government's 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.
We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
Information about the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and some examples of adjustments that we offer to disabled candidates and candidates with long-term health conditions during our recruitment process can be found in our DSIT Candidate Guidance. A DSIT Plain Text Version of the guidance is also available.
We encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
A location based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Candidates who meet the minimum benchmark may be placed on a Reserve List for consideration for similar roles, including those at a lower grade. Candidates who narrowly miss the benchmark and are not placed on the Reserve List may still be considered for an offer in a similar role at a lower grade.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.
DSIT does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home).
DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service and Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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