Award of Head of Data - April 2021

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1 x Head of Data - based in Scottish Government Offices - Atlantic Quay Glasgow or Victoria Quay Edinburgh. The Scottish Government is creating a new social security system for Scotland and is setting out to do things differently. We are delivering benefits in a more positive and supportive way, based on the fact that social security is a human right, and through our guiding principles of dignity, fairness and respect. We are putting citizens at the heart of everything we do and have published our approach in our Charter. We are looking for an experienced data practitioner and leader to join us to deliver our new data services. This is a leadership role. As Head of Data, you will set the direction, strategy and vision for a large service area, covering four key data teams. Each team is led by a Product Owner, working with a multi-disciplinary team, that is responsible for end-to-end service design and delivery. As a Service Manager, you will also work across the programme, and with our delivery partners, to ensure that we are aligned to the plans and activities of other teams. You will lead the design of data services that meet the needs of teams working across the programme. You will work closely with the Senior Data Architect and their team in the Chief Digital Officer Division. You will be people-centred and responsible for developing a supportive culture that enables our teams to be at their best. We are looking for a senior data leader with experience of public sector digital delivery. You will have expertise in a data profession, or data science more broadly, in addition to great leadership and people skills. Main Duties • Be accountable for the successful delivery of a portfolio of data services that are designed around user and business needs • Work in collaboration, building effective relationships with senior stakeholders in the Social Security Programme and Social Security Scotland to deliver our objectives • Grow and support positive organisational data cultures • Own and co-design the service design strategy for data • Communicate clearly with suppliers, stakeholders, senior managers and others to explain progress and ensure your teams have the resources they need • Ensure that data services are user-centred • Own the resolution of issues and challenges that arise in delivery and work with policy teams, analysts, technical staff and stakeholders to address these; • Provide product leadership, direction, support, management, coaching and development for the Product Owners in your team.