Digital Transformation Lead - GDS Discovery

Project overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Digital Transformation Lead to support a major UK public sector organisation in shaping the future of a critical digital service.

This is a strategic leadership role, taking ownership of a complex discovery, providing expert digital advice to senior leadership and shaping the direction of future service delivery.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and a multidisciplinary digital team, you will ensure the discovery delivers clear, actionable recommendations that inform strategic decisions and future investment.

Responsibilities

Essential experience:

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• Lead and take accountability for the successful outcomes of a GDS-aligned discovery.
• Provide strategic digital advice and guidance to senior leadership.
• Define the service vision, objectives and future direction.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team across user research, service design and delivery.
• Translate discovery findings into actionable recommendations, delivery roadmaps and investment decisions.
• Ensure alignment with GDS Service Standards and wider organisational priorities.
• Build consensus across complex stakeholder groups, challenging existing thinking where appropriate.
• Proven experience leading complex digital transformation or service discovery programmes within UK government or the wider public sector.
• Strong understanding of GDS Service Standards and the government digital service lifecycle.
• Experience operating at a strategic level, advising Directors and senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrable experience shaping digital services, defining service strategy and driving outcomes.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary digital teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

Project details

• Start: ASAP (will wait)
• Duration: 6 Months +
• Location: United Kingdom, GB
• Languages: English