Digital at Defra

Our architecture team assess the issues and challenges facing Defra, before developing the strategic roadmaps, standards and patterns that ensure the effectiveness of our technical designs.

Our data team find innovative and effective ways of collecting, understanding and using customer information – their data. They’re also responsible for ensuring that all our data is securely managed. 

Our digital team takes the lead on developing and delivering the department’s digital services. Our agile digital delivery teams take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support innovative digital technology. 

The team leads projects that involve significant digital delivery. These will typically be strategically important and involve multiple digital platforms and suppliers. 

Our security team protect Defra from physical, personnel and cyber threats. They advise all areas of the business on how to reduce security risks, while also providing 24/7 assurance and security controls. 

Our business relationship managers are the strategic link between Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) delivery teams and business areas across Defra. The team work with colleagues to develop their business plans and identify their need for digital technology and services. 

Our group infrastructure and operations team oversee the end-to-end delivery of all our digital services. They also ensure all our technology sticks to strict government policies and processes. 

The team provide the overarching strategic direction, capability development and workforce planning for DDTS. The team leads process improvements and ensures we have effective governance procedures in place. They are are also responsible for raising awareness of new technology and supporting its adoption.