Head of Data & Information for the R&R Data & Digital Team

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Summary of the work The specialist will sponsor the establishment of a dedicated Data Service for the R&R Programme. The specialist will also sponsor the establishment of a revised Information Management Service for the R&R Programme. Specialist role Data architect Expected Contract Length 12 months with possible extension Latest start date Monday 19 August 2019 Maximum Day Rate The maximum agreed rate card is £1,100 per day. Who Speclialist Work With The specialist will work with: The R&R Data & Digital Programme Delivery Director The R&R Data & Information Service Programme Manager The R&R PMO Director The Sponsor Body Secretariat Others as required. What Specialists Work On The specialist will establish & operate an effective Data & Information Management Service. They will: Establish Policy. Evaluate and adopt standards & mandatory regulations Assess Information Assurance risk Mitigate & manage Information Risk Deliver value through change Oversee the procurement, implementation and roll-out of a Common Data Environment. Skills & Experience • Demonstrable experience of delivering value through change • In-depth experience of communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills • Extensive experience in implementing IT infrastructure and business systems change within the construction industry • Comfortable in, and experience of, presenting to large numbers of people • Comfortable with, and experience of, working with all levels throughout the business, from apprentices to industry bodies, suppliers, and board members • Previous in-depth experience of procurement and implementation and roll-out of a Common Data Environment • Previous and demonstrable in-depth experience of cloud-based, any-device-Internet-accessible, CAD, Document Control, Contract Administration, GIS and stakeholder engagement solutions • Previous demonstrable experience of leading on digital strategies for digitally-enabled solutions • Previous experience of working on a major programme within the construction industry • Previous experience of the selection and implementation of an IT systems landscape for a major construction programme • Previous experience of defining and implementing a Corporate master data model within a major construction programme • Previous experience of defining and implementing a common data environment including contract administration, document control and construction related business workflows within a major construction programme • Previous experience of defining and implementing finance, cost-management data-warehouse and reporting systems within a major construction programme • Previous and demonstrable experience of delivery of production data centre moves, enterprise desktop upgrades, and managed print solutions within a major construction programme • Demonstrable experience of the negotiation and renewal of an IT Managed Service contract within a major construction programme Work Location 7 Millbank predominantly, and across the Parliamentary Estate. Working Arrangments Typically, onsite 5 days a week; some remote working is possible where appropriate. Security Clearance The specialist will have to undergo Parliamentary security clearance; other clearances do not expedite this. The only exception is if the specialist already has a Parliamentary pass, however you do not need Parliamentary clearance to apply as we will take the successful specialist through the clearance process. Additional T&Cs The specialist will be subject to the standard contract and in addition, the UK Parliament Mandatory Terms for External Contract Arrangements. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria • Demonstrate effective understanding of the Standards of behaviour within the Civil Service Code: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code • Have a no-blame culture and encourage learning from mistakes • Understand and be able to demonstrate Active Stakeholder Management • Working environment experience of working on a major programme in the construction industry • Have experience of and be able to demonstrate working with all levels throughout the business, from apprentices to industry bodies, suppliers, and c-suite members, technical and non-technical Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 45% Cultural fit 5% Price 50% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there a current incumbent and if so will they be reapplying? There is no current incumbent; this is a greenfield programme and this is a new role within the Data and Digital Team. 2. What is the IR35 status? This role is expected to be deemed outside of IR35. 3. Can the authority please confirm the IR35 status of this requirement. This role is expected to be deemed outside of IR35. 4. Hi, I can see title you've put Data Architect but the description and overall job title is different. Are you looking for a hands on Data Architect to deliver the architecture? Or is it a more strategic "Head of" position? Thank you The options to select from were limited, and Data Architect was the closest in the list. Apologies for any confusion.This is the strategic "Head of" position. We are expecting the specialist to (not exhaustive):Establish & operate an effective Data & Information Management Service.Establish PolicyEvaluate and adopt standards & mandatory regulationsAssess Information Assurance riskMitigate & manage Information Risk 5. We would be grateful if you can confirm the essential requirement for the Head of Data & Information to have experience in the construction industry please. Due to the nature of our overall programme of Restoration & Renewal of the Palace of Westminster, we do require a specialist with construction and major programme experience; i.e. Crossrail, HS2, etc.