At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic data team and design innovative data solutions for strategic advantage.
- Company: Join the MOD's Defence Intelligence team in London, shaping the future of data.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, unique career opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for growth and influence in the defence sector.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of data strategy and collaboration with national and international partners.
- Qualifications: Experience in data management and leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Subject to formal establishment, Joint boarding process and single Service policies, a vacancy will arise for an OF4 to serve as Defence Intelligence Head of Data at MOD Main Building, London, on FTRS Limited Commitment (LC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of November 2026.
Unit Function: Defence Intelligence – Data Office. Data is at the heart of our business. Under the Chief Data Officer (CDO), it is responsible for the curation, sharing and use of data for strategic and operational advantage. The Data Office provides data services across DI and wider Government incorporating activities such as data access, discoverability, interoperability and data exploitation. The team also aims to understand the wider data landscape – in use, planned and potential – across MOD, HMG and by our partners and allies, as well as driving integration.
Position Role: Head Data delivers the vision for the organisation as set by the Chief Data Officer.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the day to day running of the data team, acting as 1/2RO where required.
- Design data models and metadata systems against MIS requirements.
- Assist the CDO in architecture design to interpret MIS needs.
- Provide oversight and advice to other data architects who are designing and producing data artefacts.
- Design and support the management of data dictionaries at national and NATO level.
- Deliver the standards and vision set by DI CDO in the Data Strategy.
- Work with technical architects to make sure that an organisation’s systems are designed in accordance with the appropriate data architecture.
- Lead on liaison with national and international partners to design solutions for data interoperability.
CSOC_10426_DI_Head_Data in London employer: Serve
Joining the team at Northwood HQ as an SO2 IWC Ops Delivery offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the IWC while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from structured development pathways, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to engage in high-level strategic operations that directly impact the Joint Force. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on employee well-being, Northwood HQ stands out as an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in defence operations.
