Business Management and Corporate Governance Director

The Opportunity

This role of the Director of Business Management leads the Digital Service' strategic business planning, leading and working closely with the following teams to maintain a strong grasp on governance, performance, resource management, and risk management.

The Director of Business Management is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans that support the wider organisation objectives, recognising that effective Finance and HR support is fundamental to success.

• responsible for the operations of a large and complex bi-cameral department through a period of significant change.
• responsible for strategic business and financial planning and reporting, including alignment with House-wide strategies, the preparation of business plans, responsibility for the challenge and assurance process, the monitoring of PDS' performance, annual budgets and complement.
• to provide strategic advice, analysis, challenge and support to the Managing Director and Chief Information Officer and contribute and influence actively as a member of the leadership team. Coordination of PDS engagement with audit and oversight of risk management and reporting, working with working in tandem with the risk owners across PDS and in both Houses.
• supervision of business continuity and disaster recovery planning for PDS including representing PDS at the Business Resilience Board
• overseeing any organisational and process changes, providing strategic leadership to the change process and the coordination of actions as required, particularly in relation to key priorities, policies and services.

What You Need

• ability to lead, manage, develop and motivate teams to deliver high-quality services and sustainable change while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate simply, clearly, engagingly and authoritatively, in person and in writing at all levels.
• experience of setting objectives and making decisions at the appropriate time, effectively planning financial and resource implications, considering the needs of the situation, priorities, constraints and the availability of necessary information.
• ability to think and plan strategically, using critical thinking to solve complex problems and plan across multiple horizons to deliver tactical and strategic change initiatives in a context where priorities evolve at pace.
• a successful track record of influencing, giving professional advice to and building effective and productive working relationships with senior management, leaders and internal and external stakeholders.
• skills in planning, organising and delivering complex, multiple activities; a proven track record of leading on strategy development, business planning and the implementation and integration of initiatives, projects and policies across different business units.
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

Business Management and Corporate Governance is a a central team that supports the management of the Digital Service within a complex bicameral governance landscape. The team is headed up by the Director of Business Management and Corporate Governance, who is part of the PDS Senior Leadership team, and works collaboratively with the MD/CIO and Management Board to ensure effective corporate performance reporting across the two Houses. This includes management and coordination of engagement with internal audit and compliance with business and workforce and finance management and reporting practice. The team are responsible for providing business management services for PDS including communications, learning and development, accommodation, health and safety, office support and other team services.

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

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised 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 your CV and attach a Cover Letter which details your ambitions for applying to the role and why you are suitable for this position. Please reference the criterions on the Job Description. Cover letter should be 1000 words max.

Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from it.

Apply By:

Interviews: 24th March 2025

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.