This is a list of projects to develop changes to the framework's content.
Major changes, such as new roles or adding levels to roles, have been approved by a vote of the Capability Framework Design Council.
All projects in progress have a lead contact. Some projects have their own page including more information on the scope, organisations involved and a timeline.
You can also check:
- recent proposed changes waiting for review or approval
- the list of updates to the framework and our roadmap
- how to propose a change to the framework
Working on now
Project: digital portfolio manager - update role description
Status: in progress
Scheduled publication: 27 November 2026
Contact: rosie.lyons@hmrc.gov.uk
Project: information architect - new role
Status: in progress
Scheduled publication: 27 November 2026 (to be confirmed)
Contact: marc.stephenson@dsit.gov.uk
Project: content designer - update role description
Status: in progress
Scheduled publication: February 2027 (to be confirmed)
Contact: alex.robertson1@justice.gov.uk
Next priorities
Project: delivery manager - new role level
Status: planning
Scheduled publication: to be confirmed
Contact: jill.wright@justice.gov.uk
Project: digital assurance and compliance - new role
Status: planning
Scheduled publication: to be confirmed
Contact: steve.burroughs@justice.gov.uk
Project: service architect - new role
Status: planning
Scheduled publication: to be confirmed
Contact: kirsty.allen@justice.gov.uk
Recently completed
Project: business relationship manager - new role level
Status: completed
Scheduled publication: 28 August 2026
Contact: jonathan.byron@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Project: business analyst - skills update
Status: completed
Scheduled publication: 28 August 2026
Contact: andrew.wathey@homeoffice.gov.uk
Project: agile coach - new role
Status: completed
Scheduled publication: 28 August 2026
Contact: jill.wright@justice.gov.uk
Project: data and AI ethicist - new role levels and name change
Status: completed
Scheduled publication: 28 August 2026
Contact: lucia.hawkes@dsit.gov.uk