This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
We are looking for a senior data leader to head our Indexing Team, delivering the trusted service at the heart of Scotland’s data linkage infrastructure.
This post involves leading our Indexing Team, which is based in Statistical Services in the National Records of Scotland (NRS). The team provides a trusted third-party indexing service that enables data to be de-identified for data linkage in Scotland.
As well as leading the team and ensuring that the team complies with the Information Governance and security controls, you will represent NRS in working with partner organisations on delivery and developments in data linkage for research in Scotland.
- Deliver a trusted indexing service that enables de-identified data linkage in Scotland.
- Collaborate with partner organisations to develop and improve data linkage services for research in Scotland.
- Have good knowledge of the methods and tools necessary for data linkage and direct your more junior colleagues as required.
- Produce data management and governance policies, standards, and practices. Develop and oversee appropriate data management and governance policies, standards and practice.
- Be actively involved in the wider data community and influence / work with your peers to co-develop best practice.
- Allocate and develop resources as necessary.
- Can foresee areas that can generate data issues and proactively develop problem-solving capabilities.
- Apply advanced statistical, IT, and analytical expertise to innovate methodologies, mitigate data risks, and support best practice.
Responsibilities
- Applying statistical and analytical tools and techniques – Expert
- Communicating between the technical and non-technical – Expert
- Data ethics and privacy – Practitioner
- Data management – Expert
- Data preparation and linkage – Expert
- Managing a data project – Expert
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Demonstrated experience representing the strategic data and analytics perspective in complex discussions with senior stakeholders, enabling well-rounded decision-making that fully considers data and Information Governance impacts.
- Have led data related projects according to agreed requirements and standards for the delivery of quality digital services.
Working pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position.
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive C1 grade employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Friday 28 August.
If you have questions about your application please contact esther.roughsedge@nrscotland.gov.uk
Selection Process
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.
Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC
Sponsorship
This role has been assessed as eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship and is therefore being advertised with the option of sponsorship where required. Any offer of sponsorship remains subject to the individual meeting all other relevant Home Office eligibility and compliance requirements at the time of appointment.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
Qualifications
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government and our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
In addition to the standard pre-employment checks, this vacancy will also require all candidates to obtain National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) clearance level. This type of check normally includes meeting a minimum UK residency period, which for SC level is 5 years.
Further information about NSV checks can be found on the UK Government website - National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
If you have any questions about this, please contact ScottishGovernmentRecruitment@gov.scot
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