You will be joining the Data Directorate at an exciting time. Our team has some big ambitions. We want to improve services for end users and improve how new policies are developed and implemented through the effective use and reuse of data. A key part of that will be to establish and support the implementation of good data management practices across government. We need great people to make that happen.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a package of work to enable good data quality management across the public sector
* Work with key partners to implement Data Quality Action Plan guidance and develop use cases
* Feed into Data Management minimum requirements to support the National Data Library
* Feed into a roadmap covering what is required for adoption of Data Quality Action Plans across government, and a plan for roll out working with key partners
Qualifications
* Have experience working on significant pieces of work across the data lifecycle, with limited oversight/input
* Have experience working on data strategy or policy development, with the ability to think creatively and see the bigger picture
* Have experience working on data governance practices and implementing data governance frameworks, ideally with data quality experience
* Are skilled and confident communicators - comfortable engaging with and challenging internal and external stakeholders, able to work independently to understand and balance competing demands from internal and external stakeholders, including the Permanent Secretary and Ministers.
* Are able to deliver data management projects at pace and work in a complex environment
* Are team players, with experience working as part of multi-skilled teams and with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, to successfully deliver on ambitious milestones
About Government Digital Service
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government – we are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. You’ll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need.
1. Join up public sector services
2. Harness the power of AI for the public good
3. Strengthen and extend our digital and data public infrastructure
4. Elevate leadership and invest in talent
5. Fund for outcomes and procure for growth and innovation
6. Commit to transparency and drive accountability
The GDS is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employs more than 1,000 people across the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London, and Bristol. We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence – a world-leading centre coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity.
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