Head of Data & Insight
DetailsReference number296675Salary64,620Posts based in London will attract the relevant London weightingA Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%GBPJob gradeGrade 6Contract typeFixed TermLength of employment3 yearsBusiness areaMOD - Head Office & Corporate Services - The MOD is adopting a new approach to transformation, which will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department.
We recognise that we need a step change in the way we do business to remove bureaucracy, improve our agility and maximise our inveType of roleAnalyticalArchitecture and DataDigitalWorking patternFlexible working, Full-time, Compressed HoursNumber of jobs available1Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further informationLocationFilton, South West England, BS34 8QW :
Neston, South West England, SN13 9GB :
Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ :
City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HBAbout the jobJob summaryThis is a Fixed-term Appointment as Head of Data and Insight in the People Function.
Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert.
The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to the availability of funding.
This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end 36 months after that date.
You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.
If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 23 months).
At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area.
If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer.
If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information.
If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan.
At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department.
If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information.
Would you like to take a lead role in the technology and data driven People Function within the Ministry of Defence, where you will work in an open, collaborative environment where learning and personal development are key, with a strong pipeline and portfolio of exciting enterprise scale digital and data projects, as well as good remuneration package? The Head of Data and insights is a senior role with regular exposure to C-suite executives from across the Ministry of Defence.
Working closely with the Chief Digital Information Officer, you will be responsible for championing Data and Insights across Defence, providing confidence and trust with executives, business stakeholders and individuals.
As Data and Insights lead you will be joining our growing digital team, influencing, and building the data and insights capability for the People Function.
You will take a lead role in promoting People Data and Insights best practices within the Function, and across Defence.
You will build strong, collaborative, and long-lasting partnerships with key stakeholders from across Defence, Government and Industry.
You will champion and play a fundamental role in delivering the People Digital and Data Strategies.
We currently have examples of good practice in the use of people data; however, Defence is a large complex organisation which has organically grown its people data capabilities.
Therefore there is a complicated landscape of data, technology and people with significant untapped potential.
If youre up for the significant challenge of leading the strategy to realise that potential, this role could be for you.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job descriptionAs the Head of Data and Insight, you will set the vision for the People Functions Data Architecture and use of data as directed by the Chief Defence People through the Functional and Digital strategies for the People Function.
Strategy and Architecture Setting the vision for the People Functions use of data.
be responsible for supporting and aligning to the People Functions data strategy with the broader Defence Data Strategy be responsible for cohering cross-Defence People data strategies champion data architecture through collaborating and communicating at the most senior levels across Defence, Government and where appropriate industry set the standards and ways of working for the People data architecture community be accountable for assuring data at project and or enterprise level provide advice to project teams and oversee the management of the full data product life cycle be responsible for ensuring that People systems are designed in accordance with the enterprise data architectureData Analysis and Insights - collecting, organising and studying data to provide business insight.
apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of business information tools) identify, collect and migrate data to and from a range of systems manage, clean, abstract and aggregate data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data manipulate and link different data sets summarise and present data and conclusions in the appropriate format for users by understanding their needsPerson specificationWithin your person specification please demonstrate evidence of the following skills &
Experience:
The Head of Data and Insights uses the following skills extensively.
Strategic thinking and Leadership.
Lead and oversee the development and implementation of innovative strategies for effective collaborative working within and across organisational boundaries, enhancing consistency and coherence across the People Function.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Analysis techniques.
You advise and guide the People Function on the adoption of a range of analysis and insight techniques, and support the continuous improvement of these techniques.
(Skill level:
expert)Communicating between the technical and non-technical.
Develop a comprehensive and impactful user engagement strategy People Data and provide expert guidance on effective approaches to engage with both internal and external stakeholders and user groups.
You can listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders, and interpret them.
You can effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
You can manage active and reactive communication.
You can support or host difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Communicating data.
You can turn complex data into clear and well understood solutions, which can be acted upon.
You can share data communication skills with the team and organisation.
You can understand and communicate different options, taking into account risks and uncertainties.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Data analysis and insight.
Drive collaboration across the People Function to jointly produce and publish clear, coherent data insights that enhance confidence in the People Function data analysis and insight capabilities.
You undertake data profiling and source system analysis.
You present clear insights to colleagues to support the end use of the data.
(Skill level:
working)Data governance.
You can ensure data governance supports changes to People and boarder strategies.
You align data governance with wider governance.
You can assure corporate services by understanding important risks and providing mitigation through assurance mechanisms.
(Skill level:
expert)Data innovation.
You can identify areas of innovation in data tools and techniques, and recognise appropriate timing for adoption.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Data standards (data architect).
You can develop and set data standards for the People Function.
You can communicate the business benefit of data standards, championing and governing them across the Function and wider.
You can understand where standards need to be set across the Function, and how to set them.
(Skill level:
expert)Data visualisation.
You set the strategy to enable your teams to produce effective and influential visualisations.
You can ensure adherence to Defence standards and guidelines, and suggest appropriate ways to improve them.
You can ensure your team has the training, skills and support required to produce high quality data visualisations that are insightful and can be acted upon.
You can implement feedback gathering to support continuous improvement.
(Skill level:
expert)Data quality assurance, validation and linkage.
You can show a deep understanding of relevant data sources, tools and systems.
You can use appropriate approaches for verifying and validating data and analysis.
You can influence senior stakeholders in data approaches.
You can coach and mentor others.
(Skill level:
expert)Logical and creative thinking.
You can anticipate problems and know how to prevent them.
You can understand how problems fit into the larger picture.
You can describe problems and help others to do so.
You can build problem-solving capabilities in others.
(Skill level:
expert)Metadata management.
You can understand how metadata repositories can support different areas of the Function.
You can promote and communicate the value of metadata repositories.
You can set up robust governance processes to keep repositories up to date.
(Skill level:
expert)Turning business problems into data design.
You can design data architecture that deals with problems across the People Enterprise.
You can work across organisational boundaries and subject areas.
(Skill level:
expert)Statistical methods and data analysis.
You can understand, teach and supervise a wide range of practices, or may have deep expertise in a narrower range of specialisms.
You can apply emerging theory to practical situations.
(Skill level:
expert)BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Communicating and InfluencingBenefitsAlongside your salary of 64,620, Ministry of Defence contributes 17,447 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Read about other benefits here:
https:
//discovermybenefits.
mod.
gov.
uk/External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers.
This includes moves between government departments.
You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare.
Determine your eligibility at www.
childcarechoices.
gov.
ukPlease note:
Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.
Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of?all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022.
The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel.
All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction.
The survey is voluntary and anonymous.
You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Applicants will need to provide a CV along with personal statement.
Applications will be assessed using the Civil Service Success Profiles:
Behaviours and against information and evidence submitted in relation the role descriptionCandidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (max 1250 words)Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.
service.
gov.
uk)Interviews will be offered to those applicants successful at initial application stage.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Recommended Skills Architecture Business Process Improvement Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Creativity Customer Satisfaction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We recognise that we need a step change in the way we do business to remove bureaucracy, improve our agility and maximise our inveType of roleAnalyticalArchitecture and DataDigitalWorking patternFlexible working, Full-time, Compressed HoursNumber of jobs available1Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further informationLocationFilton, South West England, BS34 8QW :
Neston, South West England, SN13 9GB :
Andover, South East England, SP11 8HJ :
City of Westminster, London (region), SW1A 2HBAbout the jobJob summaryThis is a Fixed-term Appointment as Head of Data and Insight in the People Function.
Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert.
The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to the availability of funding.
This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end 36 months after that date.
You should be aware that when your Fixed-term Appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.
If you are a permanent MoD civil servant and are found successful for an advertised Fixed-term Appointment (FTA) you should move into the post under a Temporary Transfer (for up to a maximum of 23 months).
At the end of the posting you will return to your previous MoD Business area.
If this posting is at a higher grade, your promotion will be temporary, and you will return to your substantive grade at the end of the Temporary Transfer.
If a Temporary Transfer cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA and Change of Work Location in the UK policy for further information.
If you are transferring to MoD from another government department (OGD) you should join the MoD on an inward loan.
At the end of the loan you will return to your home (OGD) department.
If a loan cannot be agreed between all parties then a transfer on an FTA contract is possible, read the FTA policy for further information.
Would you like to take a lead role in the technology and data driven People Function within the Ministry of Defence, where you will work in an open, collaborative environment where learning and personal development are key, with a strong pipeline and portfolio of exciting enterprise scale digital and data projects, as well as good remuneration package? The Head of Data and insights is a senior role with regular exposure to C-suite executives from across the Ministry of Defence.
Working closely with the Chief Digital Information Officer, you will be responsible for championing Data and Insights across Defence, providing confidence and trust with executives, business stakeholders and individuals.
As Data and Insights lead you will be joining our growing digital team, influencing, and building the data and insights capability for the People Function.
You will take a lead role in promoting People Data and Insights best practices within the Function, and across Defence.
You will build strong, collaborative, and long-lasting partnerships with key stakeholders from across Defence, Government and Industry.
You will champion and play a fundamental role in delivering the People Digital and Data Strategies.
We currently have examples of good practice in the use of people data; however, Defence is a large complex organisation which has organically grown its people data capabilities.
Therefore there is a complicated landscape of data, technology and people with significant untapped potential.
If youre up for the significant challenge of leading the strategy to realise that potential, this role could be for you.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job descriptionAs the Head of Data and Insight, you will set the vision for the People Functions Data Architecture and use of data as directed by the Chief Defence People through the Functional and Digital strategies for the People Function.
Strategy and Architecture Setting the vision for the People Functions use of data.
be responsible for supporting and aligning to the People Functions data strategy with the broader Defence Data Strategy be responsible for cohering cross-Defence People data strategies champion data architecture through collaborating and communicating at the most senior levels across Defence, Government and where appropriate industry set the standards and ways of working for the People data architecture community be accountable for assuring data at project and or enterprise level provide advice to project teams and oversee the management of the full data product life cycle be responsible for ensuring that People systems are designed in accordance with the enterprise data architectureData Analysis and Insights - collecting, organising and studying data to provide business insight.
apply tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation (including the use of business information tools) identify, collect and migrate data to and from a range of systems manage, clean, abstract and aggregate data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data manipulate and link different data sets summarise and present data and conclusions in the appropriate format for users by understanding their needsPerson specificationWithin your person specification please demonstrate evidence of the following skills &
Experience:
The Head of Data and Insights uses the following skills extensively.
Strategic thinking and Leadership.
Lead and oversee the development and implementation of innovative strategies for effective collaborative working within and across organisational boundaries, enhancing consistency and coherence across the People Function.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Analysis techniques.
You advise and guide the People Function on the adoption of a range of analysis and insight techniques, and support the continuous improvement of these techniques.
(Skill level:
expert)Communicating between the technical and non-technical.
Develop a comprehensive and impactful user engagement strategy People Data and provide expert guidance on effective approaches to engage with both internal and external stakeholders and user groups.
You can listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders, and interpret them.
You can effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
You can manage active and reactive communication.
You can support or host difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Communicating data.
You can turn complex data into clear and well understood solutions, which can be acted upon.
You can share data communication skills with the team and organisation.
You can understand and communicate different options, taking into account risks and uncertainties.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Data analysis and insight.
Drive collaboration across the People Function to jointly produce and publish clear, coherent data insights that enhance confidence in the People Function data analysis and insight capabilities.
You undertake data profiling and source system analysis.
You present clear insights to colleagues to support the end use of the data.
(Skill level:
working)Data governance.
You can ensure data governance supports changes to People and boarder strategies.
You align data governance with wider governance.
You can assure corporate services by understanding important risks and providing mitigation through assurance mechanisms.
(Skill level:
expert)Data innovation.
You can identify areas of innovation in data tools and techniques, and recognise appropriate timing for adoption.
(Skill level:
practitioner)Data standards (data architect).
You can develop and set data standards for the People Function.
You can communicate the business benefit of data standards, championing and governing them across the Function and wider.
You can understand where standards need to be set across the Function, and how to set them.
(Skill level:
expert)Data visualisation.
You set the strategy to enable your teams to produce effective and influential visualisations.
You can ensure adherence to Defence standards and guidelines, and suggest appropriate ways to improve them.
You can ensure your team has the training, skills and support required to produce high quality data visualisations that are insightful and can be acted upon.
You can implement feedback gathering to support continuous improvement.
(Skill level:
expert)Data quality assurance, validation and linkage.
You can show a deep understanding of relevant data sources, tools and systems.
You can use appropriate approaches for verifying and validating data and analysis.
You can influence senior stakeholders in data approaches.
You can coach and mentor others.
(Skill level:
expert)Logical and creative thinking.
You can anticipate problems and know how to prevent them.
You can understand how problems fit into the larger picture.
You can describe problems and help others to do so.
You can build problem-solving capabilities in others.
(Skill level:
expert)Metadata management.
You can understand how metadata repositories can support different areas of the Function.
You can promote and communicate the value of metadata repositories.
You can set up robust governance processes to keep repositories up to date.
(Skill level:
expert)Turning business problems into data design.
You can design data architecture that deals with problems across the People Enterprise.
You can work across organisational boundaries and subject areas.
(Skill level:
expert)Statistical methods and data analysis.
You can understand, teach and supervise a wide range of practices, or may have deep expertise in a narrower range of specialisms.
You can apply emerging theory to practical situations.
(Skill level:
expert)BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Communicating and InfluencingBenefitsAlongside your salary of 64,620, Ministry of Defence contributes 17,447 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Read about other benefits here:
https:
//discovermybenefits.
mod.
gov.
uk/External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers.
This includes moves between government departments.
You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare.
Determine your eligibility at www.
childcarechoices.
gov.
ukPlease note:
Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.
Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of?all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022.
The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel.
All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction.
The survey is voluntary and anonymous.
You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Applicants will need to provide a CV along with personal statement.
Applications will be assessed using the Civil Service Success Profiles:
Behaviours and against information and evidence submitted in relation the role descriptionCandidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability (max 1250 words)Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.
service.
gov.
uk)Interviews will be offered to those applicants successful at initial application stage.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals Recommended Skills Architecture Business Process Improvement Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Creativity Customer Satisfaction Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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