Director General for Digital, Data and Technology - ONS - SCS3
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Location: The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK. Colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations work between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester, Darlington, London. All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 60% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person.
About The Job
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and the national statistical institute. The ONS mobilises the power of data to help Britain make better decisions. It is responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels, and conducts the census in England and Wales every 10 years. ONS is independent of ministers and reports through the UK Statistics Authority to Parliament and the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Job Description
As the Director General for Digital, Data and Technology, the postholder will set the strategic direction for the organisation’s data, digital and technology policy, and will be accountable for the protection and mobilisation of the vast amount of data and information held by the Office for National Statistics. The postholder will demonstrate an expert understanding of the risks and opportunities across the digital and technology space, ensuring ONS is well positioned to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape and deliver strategic priorities. Responsibilities include delivery of digital services and operations, transition away from legacy technology through large‑scale transformation of the ONS’s digital infrastructure, and implementation of a resilient data and technology architecture.
Key Responsibilities
* Accountability for digital and technological transformation, moving the organisation away from outdated legacy technology to a model which provides reliable, sustainable infrastructure and digital solutions.
* Navigate a changing organisational context to provide strategic direction across all areas of the organisation’s digital and technology landscape.
* Lead the development and implementation of a coherent and impactful organisation AI strategy.
* Embed the value of advanced digital, data and technology capabilities into wider organisational strategies.
* Foster a collaborative culture to increase the digital capabilities of our people, ensuring the organisation has the capability and capacity required to drive delivery and innovation.
* Champion the ability of new and evolving technologies to meet organisational priorities, establishing an innovation‑focused culture that promotes building digital and data skills.
* Negotiate and secure investment for digital, data and technology.
* Hold accountability for the protection and security of the organisation’s data and information assets amidst growing cyber security risks.
* Build partnerships across government, the private sector and beyond, harnessing collaboration to support delivery of the organisation’s strategic priorities.
* Manage competing demands, risks and opportunities to maximise the value of investments in people and infrastructure, ensuring value for money.
* Play an active role in driving forward the organisation’s wider priorities, including breaking down institutional barriers and building a culture of inclusive and collaborative leadership.
Essential Criteria
* Track record of strategic leadership at the most senior levels in the data, digital and technology space, navigating changing organisational context to lead large‑scale digital and technological transformation, achieving successful outcomes.
* Deep understanding of how to utilise digital and technology capabilities, leveraging opportunities and mitigating risks to build the infrastructure required for organisations to deliver priorities and protect against cyber threats.
* Expert ability to navigate trade‑offs associated with investments across people, systems and infrastructure, extracting maximum value for public money.
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to create partnerships needed to meet the organisation’s digital and technology priorities.
* Demonstrable experience of creating high‑performing teams and an innovation‑focused culture to drive forward delivery.
Further information on this role can be found in the candidate pack attached.
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