Overview
The UK Hydrographic Office is seeking a senior leader to establish and lead its Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Data capability. The Head of Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise Data Capability role is responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's enterprise data and AI strategy, ensuring that data is governed, secure and fit for purpose, and that AI, automation and advanced analytics are adopted responsibly and effectively across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Provide empowering and inspiring leadership across the division as part of the Technology SLT, acting as a line manager with direct and indirect reports and leading AI and enterprise data capability strategies.
* Define, deliver and operationalise an actionable enterprise data & AI roadmap, translating corporate strategy into a roadmap aligned to UKHO's strategies.
* Act as the head of the profession for enterprise data capability and AI related roles within the Government Digital and Data profession, providing leadership for data skills, capability development and professional standards.
* Develop and own the AI strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, oversee development, deployment, scaling of AI solutions and embed an MLOps discipline.
* Implement and assure effective governance, including standards, stewardship models, data quality controls and compliance monitoring.
* Guide the development and evolution of enterprise data and AI platforms, including cloud alignment and integration standards.
* Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritise and realise value through AI and data causes.
* Build, manage, coach and develop high‑performing multidisciplinary data & AI teams and develop a clear and effective operating model.
Qualifications
* Experience of providing leadership for AI and/or data capability in a complex organisation to set direction, make decisions, ensure delivery and influence strategy while balancing governance decisions with strategic requirements.
* Experience in data quality and metadata management, including standards, monitoring and improvement.
* Experience of leading and developing multi‑disciplinary teams to drive innovation and change to deliver organisational impact.
* Experience setting direction for cloud‑native data platforms, including strategic use of cloud services to enable data and AI capability.
* Strong working knowledge of data protection and regulatory requirements, such as GDPR and the Public Records Act.
* Experience of providing senior oversight of enterprise data architecture, including defining integration patterns that support interoperability, scalability and long‑term sustainability.
Benefits
* Salary of £76,184 with a £22,070 contribution towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Well‑being support.
* Flexible or homeworking arrangements.
* State‑of‑the‑art building and high‑spec equipment.
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