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We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, organisational and collaborative skills to join our Data Governance team as a Data Standards Manager.
Within the Defence Medical Services (DMS) DDaT Data roles sit in the Chief Digital Information Office (CDIO) function. CDIO is at the heart of future healthcare delivery providing innovative Digital and Data solutions to enhance our patient experience by leveraging data for strategic decision making.
The applicant needs to be a well organised, self-motivated individual who has the ability to prioritise and manage a full workload whilst balancing operational needs.
This is a permanent, full time position offering 37 hours per week.
Does this sound of interest to you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
Strategic Command Transformation
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Commands transformation programme is committed to following the MODs framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Commands personnel and Trade Unions.
Job description
Person specification
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining data standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all data assets. Including data dictionaries and catalogues.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to define and implement data standards in alignment with organisational goals.
- Conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with established data standards and recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Working closely with the Data Governance Manager to establish and enforce data quality controls through the implementation of roles and responsibilities within a Data Stewards Network.
- Providing training as a Subject Mater Expert (SME) and supporting teams on data standards best practices and be SME sign off for said standards.
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which outlines the role requirements in further detail.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Skils Framework for Information Age Quality Management
- Skils Framework for Information Age Data Management
Benefits
£9,528 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Inclusive working environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Hairdresser
- Gym
- Free parking
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details
This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
In the event of a high volume of applications, an initial sift will be based on the lead behaviour which is Managing a Quality Service.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.
Please see the link to our Youtube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.
Defence Medical Services – YouTube
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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It 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.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Job contact :
- Name : Philip Smith
- Email : philip.smith382@mod.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk