At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital and data strategy to shape the future of the UK's energy transition.
- Company: Join the North Sea Transition Authority, a key player in the UK's energy sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Civil Service Pension, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy security and sustainability while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in digital transformation and technology delivery within complex organisations.
The predicted salary is between 61816 - 75552 £ per year.
Help shape the digital and data future of one of the UKs most strategically important industries.
Location: Aberdeen or London (hybrid working, 40% office based)
Salary: £147,122 plus Civil Service Pension (28.97% employer contribution)
Contract: Permanent, full-time and flexible working considered
The North Sea is undergoing profound change as energy security, decarbonisation, emerging technologies and the transition to a lower-carbon future reshape both the industry and the role of its regulator. The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) regulates the UK's oil and gas, offshore hydrogen and carbon storage industries, operating at the intersection of government, industry and a rapidly evolving energy system.
Fundamental to this change is our approach to digital and data, and we are looking for an exceptional Director of Digital and Data to help shape our next chapter, leading the capabilities, technology and information assets that underpin our regulatory work and enable us to support energy security, reduce emissions and accelerate the UK's energy transition.
The opportunity:
- Providing strategic leadership for the NSTA's digital, data and technology functions.
- Ensuring digital services, data platforms and technology estate remain secure, resilient and fit for the future.
- Leading cyber security, information governance and digital transformation activity.
- Overseeing delivery of a significant portfolio of digital and technology programmes.
- Championing the effective use of data, analytics and emerging technologies.
- Acting as the principal source of advice and assurance to the Board and Leadership Team.
- Building an inclusive, high-performing culture.
What we are looking for:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for an accomplished digital, data and technology leader who can operate with credibility at Board and Executive level combining strategic leadership with technical expertise. We are looking for evidence of experience and impact across the following areas:
- Strategic digital, data and technology leadership.
- A successful track record of leading digital transformation, data strategy and/or technology delivery within complex organisations; setting direction at Board or Executive level and translating strategic ambition into tangible organisational outcomes.
- Strong strategic understanding of enterprise technology, cloud infrastructure, cyber security and resilience, together with expertise in data governance, information stewardship and the effective use of data, analytics and emerging technologies.
- Proven experience of leading complex technology-enabled change and portfolios, while maintaining and improving resilient services and effectively managing organisational, operational and delivery risk.
- Evidence of successfully navigating complex stakeholder environments, building trusted relationships and influencing at senior levels internally and externally to achieve organisational outcomes.
- A collaborative, inclusive and empowering leadership style, with experience of leading high-performing, highly skilled multidisciplinary teams and creating the conditions in which experts can thrive and deliver.
Experience within regulated sectors, government or the wider public sector would be welcome, but is not essential.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of digital and data within an organisation at the heart of the UK's energy transition. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will influence strategic direction, steward nationally important data assets and help ensure the NSTA is equipped to meet future challenges and opportunities.
The NSTA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on achieving government net zero targets, team members benefit from unique opportunities to influence industry practices while working closely with leading operators in the UKCS. Our culture promotes continuous learning and engagement, ensuring that every employee plays a vital role in shaping the future of energy transition and sustainable practices.
Director of Digital and Data in London employer: North Sea Transition Authority
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in either Aberdeen or London that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on achieving government net zero targets, team members benefit from unique opportunities to influence industry practices while working closely with leading operators in the UKCS. Our culture promotes continuous learning and engagement, ensuring that every employee plays a vital role in shaping the future of energy transition and sustainable practices.
Contact Details:
North Sea Transition Authority Recruitment Team
