At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital transformation initiatives and deliver strategic outcomes for immigration and border services.
- Company: Join the Home Office, a key player in UK governance and public service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic roles with significant budget responsibility and collaboration across government departments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security and public services through innovative digital solutions.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in digital transformation and leadership of strategic product teams.
The predicted salary is between 24169 - 25674 £ per year.
This advert is for 2 Director Roles within Home Office (HO) Digital:
- Role 1: Regular Migration and Immigration & Citizenship Services
- Role 2: Illegal Migration, Borders, Compliance and Enforcement
Please state your preference for which role you wish to be considered for.
Multiple locations: Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Sheffield
Job grade: SCS Pay Band 2
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
HO Digital will be hosting a Townhall Event for these roles for prospective candidates on: Friday 19th June 2026 at 11:15am. Whilst this is an optional event, all candidates are encouraged to join the panel to gain an insight into the role(s). You can join this event by registering at:
The Director – Regular Migration and Immigration & Citizenship is responsible for delivering strategic GMPP digital-enabled outcomes, including those for the Future Borders Immigration System (FBIS), Case working Capability, the cross-government Digital Identity Programme, and Passports and Civil Registration. This role operates in partnership with the Pay Band 2 (PB2) Director for Illegal Migration, Borders, Compliance and Enforcement, and both roles share responsibility for the portfolio’s £700m annual investment.
The Director – Illegal Migration, Borders, Compliance and Enforcement is responsible for leading strategic digital product teams that deliver digital services that enable Illegal Migration, Asylum, Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, Border Security Command, Crossing the Border outcomes. This role operates in partnership with the PB2 Director for Regular Migration and Immigration & Citizenship Services, and both roles share responsibility for the portfolio’s £700m annual investment.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their knowledge, experience, capability and behavioural approach to a high standard against the following key criteria:
- Proven experience of delivering large scale, digital transformation, strategic digital product leadership and accountability for live digital services with demonstrable ability to balance service reliability, cyber resilience and delivery of new capabilities.
- The ability to build high trust relationships with very senior customers and stakeholders, bridging technical and non-technical divides, with the confidence and credibility to challenge where necessary.
- Experience in leading strategic digital product teams with the ability to inspire and empower colleagues to innovate and deliver high-quality, user-centred services ensuring alignment with organisational goals and ministerial priorities.
- Strong financial management skills with experience in managing substantial budgets (>£50m per annum).
- Proven expertise in managing suppliers and contracts (>£50m per annum), with a strong track record of driving supplier performance and achieving substantial cost savings.
Director, Digital Transformation – Borders & Citizenship in Glasgow employer: UK Home Office
The Home Office is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the realm of digital transformation. With multiple locations including Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester, and Sheffield, employees benefit from a strong civil service pension scheme and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive culture. The Home Office prioritises employee development and engagement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers in public service.
