Head of Data Services - Dundee, United Kingdom - Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland

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Dundee, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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**Head of Data Services | Hybrid Working with Glasgow or Dundee Base Location | £ £ £5,000 DDaT Pay Supplement after 3 month qualifying period | Full or Part Time Hours | Flexi
- time | 25 Days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 4 years' service) plus 11.5 Public and Privilege| Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions %)|**Social Security Scotland is seeking a Head of Data Services to lead and develop data services to ensure we are a data driven organisation able to unlock the value of data for our services, our clients and the people of Scotland. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement a full Agency Data Service covering data management, data provision, management information and reporting, analytics, self-service report tooling, the technology and infrastructure to support services and training to raise data literacy across the Agency and strengthen our data culture. You will oversee the transition of responsibilities for existing data services from the Social Security Programme into Social Security Scotland and their continuous improvement.

If you are ready to unlock the value of our data, drive impactful change and lead the data services our business needs join us at Social Security Scotland.

Social Security Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, has the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution.

We are delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come.

As the Head of Data Services, you will be responsible for delivering a portfolio of user-centric data services to meet business needs.

Working closely with the Chief Data Officer and senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic input on how to unlock the value of our data and will co-design and lead delivery of our Data Strategy, Data Management Framework, and Data Services plan.

Additionally, you will advocate and drive improved data governance and risk management practices.

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We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best talent.

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Salary between £ £83460 plus a £5000 annual Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period. This supplement is backdated and paid with your monthly salary.
Flexible working arrangements with potential of up to 4 days off per month.
You will have an annual leave allowance of 5 weeks, rising to 6 weeks after 4 years. In addition, the Scottish Government observes 111⁄2 days public and privilege holidays, dates of which are set annually.
Workplace adjustments for everyone that needs them to ensure your comfort and safety in your new role.
Learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
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areer progression - join a rapidly growing and developing organisation with excellent opportunities for career advancement.

ontributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions %).

Health and wellbeing support including 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, plus counselling support available for all.
Discounts on gym memberships and retail outlets.

DDaT Pay Supplement**
Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum of 2 days per week in your assigned location. Base office location can be in either Dundee or Glasgow.

About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.

Find out more about us here

Responsibilities:

Successfully deliver a portfolio of data services designed around users to meet business needs, including Data Platforms, Data Provision and Reporting, and Data Management.
Own the resolution of issues and challenges in data service delivery.
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o-design and lead delivery of the Agency's Data Strategy, Data Management Framework, and Data Services plan.

Drive innovation in data services, platforms, and tooling to meet business needs efficiently and effectively and unlock the value of our data.
Provide strategic oversight of data governance throughout the organisation and monitor adherence to data governance policies, frameworks, and standards.
Act as a senior advisor across government on best practices of data development.
Maintain effective longterm relationships at a senior level with decisionmakers and influencers.
Encourage better data literacy and understanding of data governance within the org