Digital Service Manager
Digital Service Manager
We are seeking an experienced Digital Service Manager to lead the delivery, governance and improvement of high-volume digital services that support democratic participation.
Position: Digital Service Manager
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (FTE)
Location: Remote, UK based
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 7 August 2026
About the Role
mySociety is looking for a Digital Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running and development of its online services, including WhatDoTheyKnow, FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou and WriteToThem.
This is a varied role combining operational service management, user support, governance, risk management and continuous improvement. You will ensure services run effectively, support users, manage complex issues and work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to improve digital services that create meaningful social impact.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex and high-volume digital services, ensuring excellent user support
- Overseeing escalations, priority cases and rights-based requests including GDPR related matters
- Maintaining policies, processes and governance standards across services
- Managing service risk, reporting and compliance with relevant legislation
- Identifying opportunities to improve user experience and service delivery
- Supporting and developing a User Support Officer and working alongside volunteers
- Experience managing user-focused digital services
- Strong understanding of GDPR and information rights requests
- Knowledge or experience of Freedom of Information, media law or online community moderation
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience improving processes and delivering high-quality services
- The ability to work effectively within a remote and geographically distributed team
You will join a fully remote, digital-first team, with opportunities to meet colleagues face to face at quarterly team meetings.
About You
You will have experience managing complex digital services and the ability to make effective decisions in fast-moving environments.
You will bring:
You will be proactive, collaborative and passionate about using technology to improve access, participation and positive change.
About the Organisation
mySociety is a small, purposeful charity creating and running digital services that break down barriers to democratic participation. Through its platforms, the organisation helps people access information, engage with decision makers and take action on issues that matter.
The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive team and welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Digital Product Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Digital Operations Manager, User Support Manager, Digital Services Lead, Product Operations Manager, Digital Programme Manager.
