Digital Initiatives Manager in Slough

We are seeking 2 x Digital Initiatives Managers (1x Fixed Term Contract - up to 1 year, and a Permanent Contract) to assist in applying insight and creating greater value from Parliament's use of technology. The role will work in close partnership with teams across both Houses and the Parliamentary Digital Service to inform the diagnosis of challenges, shape solutions, and assist in incubating new approaches that unlock digital value for teams across both Houses.

The role involves:

• Delivering packages of work and supporting the overall delivery of targeted initiatives across PDS and wider Parliament, to help the organisation realise greater value from the use of digital, data and information.
• Enabling and driving the delivery of strategic priorities for Parliament and for PDS, including the Information and Digital Strategy, and CIO review.
• Understanding and applying data from a range of sources to develop evidence-based solutions to organisational challenges.
• Listening to, and understanding, the needs of users, providing advice and guidance to stakeholders, encouraging creative thinking about solutions to overcome business challenges by using digital effectively.
• Balancing workload across multiple workstreams and working with multiple cross-functional teams working towards shared goals that impact Parliament's use of information, data, and digital.

What You Need:

• Experience of creative problem solving, with analytical skills and the ability to apply key insights from various data sources and implement evidence-based proposals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships and influence people at all levels within the organisation, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Experience of working in complex organisational environments and managing delivery, and able to work in ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and tailor styles to different audiences.
• Ability to contribute and manage the work of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver, helping them to identify and navigate change, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrable experience of a range of skills relevant to supporting organisations in using technology more effectively (for example, service design, business analysis, technology expertise, change management or Parliamentary organisational knowledge).
• The ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK.

About The Team:

The Digital Value Team exists to support Parliament in realising the full potential of using digital, data and information in its ways of working. It is here to support teams across PDS and both Houses to help get greater value from digital, in particular through delivery via the Information and Digital Strategy, implementation of the CIOs review, and use of strategic insights to identify cross-cutting and systemic barriers preventing that value realisation.

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:

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 days in addition to bank holidays.
• Generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• On-site 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. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet criterions 1, 3 and 6. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

2 roles available: 1x Fixed-Term Contract up to 1 year and 1x Permanent Contract.

Apply By: 19th May 2026 at 23:55

Interviews: 27th May 2026 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.