GDS Local is a specialist unit within the Service Transformation Directorate that bridges central and local government digital delivery, ensuring GDS platforms and expertise reach all levels of public service to create seamless citizen experiences
Responsibilitieswork across a multi-disciplinary team and engage extensively across the department, including with colleagues working on key GDS products such as App and OneLogin, data and the IT market.
be at the heart of delivering a high-impact digital transformation programme across local government.
lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver timely, user-centred work and services
build strong relationships across GDS, DSIT, and local government to support delivery outcomes
run high-impact events such as hackathons,
co-create and co-own plans and progress using recognised lean/agile practices, and communicate status to more senior people and users appropriately
provide useful and accurate delivery metrics to facilitate continual improvement
facilitate an inclusive team environment where innovation and challenge are welcomed from all colleagues
delivery to the agreed goals, actively tackling impediments, risks and blockers, and communicating and escalating where necessary