The Opportunity
There is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Data Science & Engineering to join the senior Data Services team within the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) Directorate within a UK-based regulatory body. As Head of Data Science & Engineering, you will develop capabilities to support the transformation into a data-enabled organisation. The vision is to use digital, data, and technology to revolutionise regulation, making it more efficient, secure, transparent, and customer-centred.
The Data Team is responsible for the data estate, defining and implementing the organisation’s data strategy, and promoting data as a strategic business asset. Joining at an exciting stage of growth, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of data science and engineering capabilities, contributing to a data-enabled design transformation and putting users at the heart of all activities.
The Role
As Head of Data Science & Engineering, this role will be responsible for:
- Delivering and refining the strategic direction for Data Science & Engineering capability, collaborating with colleagues to incorporate development requirements.
- Leading and developing Data Science & Engineering teams, providing coaching and mentorship to ensure cross-platform expertise and support for the organisation.
- Working with business users and product owners to advocate for the role of Data Engineering and Data Science, fostering positive change in designs and workflows.
- Cultivating relationships across sectors to facilitate data flow.
- Driving efficiencies across operations, leveraging automation and staying updated on evolving data and technology trends.
- Leading short to medium-term planning and overseeing operational processes, implementing monitoring and alerting practices to ensure service reliability.
The Requirements
Expert Understanding & Specialist Knowledge: Demonstrable expert understanding of the data landscape, evolving requirements, technology, and trends, with the ability to evolve Data Science & Engineering ahead of the changing environment. Extensive specialist knowledge and leadership ability in data science, data exploitation, and data engineering.
Stakeholder Management & External Collaboration: Expert stakeholder management skills to collaborate with and engage business data owners/stakeholders, driving data use to deliver business objectives and outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate externally to the organisation.
Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, effectively communicating across technical and non-technical stakeholders, advocating for the team internally and externally.
Team Collaboration: In-depth understanding of facilitating discussions within multidisciplinary teams with differing perspectives.
Azure Expertise: Expert experience with Azure data platforms and leading teams working on these technologies.
If this sounds like you, please apply via the vacancy. You will be required to include a statement of 300 words or less, describing why you would be a suitable candidate based on the opportunity & requirements above. In order to submit the statement, we will be in touch with those of interest, and look forward to speaking with you soon.
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