Standards, Policies, and Governance Manager

The Opportunity

The Standards and Governance manager will be expected to work collaboratively with subject matter experts and standard and policy owners across Parliament and external bodies such as the Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority. The delivery of standards in PDS is a key objective in the Information and Digital Strategy

• leading on the delivery of the activities identified in the roadmap for information, data and digital standards for Parliament, managing and co-ordinating the portfolio of activities required from a range of stakeholders and multiple teams where you do not have direct line management responsibility. 
• ensuring work aligns with other connected work in PDS and Parliament and managing the interdependencies accordingly, maintaining delivery momentum through solving issues and unblocking problems, and ensuring colleagues are working towards delivery commitments.
• overseeing the standards work on behalf of the CTO, including extensive stakeholder engagement and relationship building across teams in PDS and Parliament more widely, and including spreading understanding of the standards work and its implications for teams in Parliament and an understanding of the political landscape of Parliament and programme and project environment in which standards are to be applied.
• responsibility for establishing milestones and regular performance reporting of standards work against the Information and Digital Strategy to the Information and Digital Board.
• responsibility for creating measurement and reporting of use of standards; NFRs and policies; and enforcement of their use in PDS and wider Parliament where appropriate. 

What You Need

• experience of stakeholder engagement to develop and motivate others to deliver results in a high-pressured complex delivery environment, building and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders across Parliament and relevant external organisations promoting a culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. Strong relationship-building, influencing, and networking skills at all levels.
• experience of successfully managing and delivering large and complex pieces of work and/or projects. Ability to think strategically with high-level problem-solving skills; an ability to spot linkages and dependencies and manage high-level risks and uncertainties.
• ability to explain and present complex issues to a range of audiences, so that it’s tailored to a variety of audiences from standards users to senior colleagues and boards and groups. Possessing a high level of written and verbal communication skills so that the subject matter is presented via a variety of media, in a way that is easy to understand. The candidate should be able to challenge in a constructive and diplomatic way.
• experience of governance and assurance processes, including applying programme and project disciples to provide structure to a programme of work. Provision of operational support at Director level, including enhanced briefing for relevant board meetings in relation to the strategic delivery of standards.
• experience of planning and organisational skills, including the ability to approach challenges with intellectual rigour, work calmly and flexibly under pressure and manage competing priorities and changing deadlines. 
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

The post holder will report to the Chief Technology Officer in the Office of the Managing Director. They will be required to be highly collaborative, working across multiple areas of PDS and Parliament.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. To apply, you will need to show how you meet criterions 1,2,3,4. Our application process is anonymous to prevent bias. You are not required to upload a CV but instead, you will enter your work and education history.

Apply By: 8th April 2024 at 23:55

Interviews: 15th / 16th April 2024

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy – this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information