Director of Data United Kingdom
Job description
Director of Data Full time / Part time Salary: £79,804 - £102,949 pa Location: Flexible ed to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Digital, Data and Technology The ICO's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team provides the devices, software, networks and infrastructure that our people use every day. We operate the ICO.org.uk website that attracts over half a million visits every month. We run the data platform and services that provide insight and will support increasing automation. We manage critical enterprise applications such as our case management, finance and HR systems that run our business. And we make sure the ICO is defended from cyber attacks to keep our data, people and customers safe. Most excitingly, we're in the middle of a transformation that will modernise our technological capabilities. This doesn't just mean that we're investing in innovative tech, though. We're also evolving the way we work, bringing practices such as human-centred design and agile into the way we work. We're shifting our focus to have maximum impact on our internal and external customers. And we're looking to build a really diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone can do their very best work, have a voice and be themselves. Why work for the ICO? Pay progression scheme. Hybrid and flexible working options. 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). Pension (employer contribution around 26.6%). Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. About us The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data. As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. About the role Reporting to the Executive Director Digital, Data and Technology, you will develop and deliver the ICO's Enterprise Data Strategy, championing and developing data's role as a strategic enterprise asset. A new role for the ICO, you will ensure the optimum management, use and exploitation of data, and develop technical capabilities for data management, data governance and data analytics. You will lead the delivery of value from data with a data-driven mindset, and will play a key role in the DDaT and senior leadership teams. Develop and execute the Enterprise Data Strategy for using and protecting data as a strategic asset across the ICO and the wider public sector. Develop the ICO's data platform, including data warehousing, data integration, Big Data, data analytics as well as technologies for data governance, data science and AI/ML, in line with organisational needs and opportunities. Develop the ICO's own information governance capabilities, including ensuring the right processes, policies, activities, controls, roles and responsibilities are in place to manage the ICO's data risk, while unlocking opportunities to use data in innovative ways. Measure organisation-wide data maturity, and developing and delivering projects and programmes to increase data maturity sustainably. Establish data literacy and a data culture across the ICO. Deliver tangible value from the ICO's data and data capabilities from descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics. Manage and develop a team of data professionals across data engineering, governance and analytics. About you Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience. Experience of developing and implementing a data strategy within a medium-sized or large organisation. Experience of developing and operating data platforms including data warehousing, Big Data and data integration as well as technology used for data governance, analytics and AI / ML, both on-premise and cloud-based. Experience of data governance approaches and operations, including for data quality, metadata management, master data management, records management and cataloguing. Experience of delivering data use cases with tangible value for areas including customer experience, operational efficiency or product development. Extensive experience of managing people. Able to develop and nurture teams of data professionals to high standards. Knowledge of the public sector and regulatory environment, or clear appreciation of specifics and complexities and how they would influence the role. Commercial acumen, able to develop compelling and realistic business cases to support data investments. Knowledge of the data protection and privacy landscape, regulations and obligations for data practitioners. Able to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions. Understanding of wider DDaT profession and practices and their relationship with Data. Experience of using adaptive methodologies such as Agile. Excellent communications and motivational skills. Able to communicate complex data insights simply and with impact. Equality, diversity, and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. If you have a disability or impairment and have difficulty using our online application system, please email us and we can arrange for you to submit an application via an alternative method. Closing Date Please submit your CV by 23:59, Sunday 30 July 2023 We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. ICO
