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Head of Enterprise Data Engineering
£75,000 - 75,000
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
King Charles Street 30, South East London
£75,000 - 75,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for candidates who have a successful track record of mediating and strengthening relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, and handling complex, high-risk discussions under time constraints. You should be an expert in the data development process, establishing enterprise-scale data integration procedures across the data development lifecycle and effectively managing resources. Proficiency in data innovation is essential, as well as the ability to investigate emerging trends in data-related approaches, perform horizon-scanning for the organization, and introduce innovative ways of working. Confidence in data integration design is critical, along with the ability to establish and maintain adherence to best practices across industry and government. You will need to understand how metadata repositories support different areas of the organization and be able to set up robust governance processes to maintain accuracy. Strong problem-solving skills are a must, including the anticipation of challenges and understanding their broader impact. The ideal candidate will also have a senior leadership background in delivering modern solutions to data-driven organizations and expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud environments, particularly Azure. Your ability to plan, prioritize, and communicate your team’s work effectively will be key.
Responsibilities
In your role, you will lead the delivery of data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the FCDO. You will work collaboratively alongside senior team members to enhance the use of data in decision-making and support the delivery of analytics to users. Additionally, you will provide inspirational technical leadership and career development for your team by overseeing the development of learning and career pathways and capability assessment criteria, which includes recruitment efforts focused on fostering high performance. Your team will be responsible for producing key data products across our new Microsoft Azure-based Data Platform, as well as other cloud-based data warehouses, such as Oracle and AWS systems. You will make evidence-based decisions regarding the best tools, platforms, services, and content to support the wider profession. Acting as a key communicator between technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will identify opportunities for collaboration and work across the UK Government and international community, promoting success and presenting data to senior leaders in a clear and concise manner.
Description
Our Information and Digital Directorate is committed to realizing the ambition of making the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. We harness digital, data, technology, IT security, and information management to achieve our diplomatic, development, and consular goals while ensuring the safety and security of our people and information. We encourage applications from all communities to reflect the best of 21st century Britain. Here, everyone receives support to develop their skills and capabilities, along with benefits that enhance life both in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension. If you are ready to use your talent and experience to shape our nation's future and make tangible improvements in the lives of millions, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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