IT Service Manager

Grade B: £42,044 (National) £47,900 (London – for London office based or homebased workers within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. For part time roles – please note this will be pro rata.

Contracted Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week. Flexible working patterns will be considered.

Contract Type: 12 Months Secondment Opportunity

Location: Home based

Closing Date: Wednesday January 28 @11:59pm

Make a difference: Every role at CQC contributes to our mission, if you’re looking for a new role in the Digital directorate that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose then you’ve found it! As an IT Service Manager, you’ll help make sure vital digital services change safely and smoothly, so health and care services people rely on are always there when needed.

Picture this: You’re at the centre of change, working with digital teams and partners to plan, guide and land IT changes that support CQC’s work without disruption. Your role helps people feel confident, informed and ready when new services go live.

The role: You’ll work closely with others to deliver shared outcomes. In this role, you’ll:

• Manage IT change end to end: Plan, schedule and control changes so IT services move safely into live, balancing risk, quality and business needs.
• Coordinate people and partners: Work with digital teams, suppliers and stakeholders to agree change windows, share clear information and support smooth delivery.
• Improve how change works: Review how change is managed, use data and feedback to make improvements, and help embed good practice across CQC.

Show us: We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

• Experience managing IT change: Practical experience planning, assessing and governing IT service changes using recognised change or service management frameworks.
• Incident and risk handling: Experience supporting or managing major IT incidents or problems, including assessing risk and taking clear, timely action.
• Clear communication and documentation: Experience producing clear guidance, reports or dashboards and sharing information with a range of colleagues and suppliers.

Note for internal candidates: This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section on secondments. You must discuss your application with your line manager before applying. To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps: If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

The Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £ and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Equity for all: We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need. We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers.

Values and vision: We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture. Excellence – being a high-performing organisation. Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect. Integrity – doing the right thing. Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can. We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AI: AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind: AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience. Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively. Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience. Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.