Head of Data Operations
Ofgem · Glasgow, SCT, GB
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Across government, digital and technology transformation is no longer simply an enabling function; it is central to how public bodies deliver better services, protect resilience, support policy outcomes and respond to the growing expectations of citizens, businesses and colleagues. Ofgem has a vital role in the UKs energy system, protecting consumers and helping to enable a more secure, fair and sustainable energy future. As the organisation continues to evolve, our newly designed Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) team will be critical to how Ofgem modernises its services, strengthens its platforms and supports wider government priorities.
Ofgem is on an exciting transformational journey. Within DDSS, we are strengthening the foundations of both our entire function and all elements of our DDSS estate, building greater internal capability and creating the platforms, services and governance needed to support a modern regulator. In short, this is an opportunity to join Ofgem at a pivotal moment and help shape the next stage of its digital, data, security, and technology maturity.
About the role
As the Head of Data Operations at Ofgem, you will lead a data operations team to provide effective reactive and ongoing support within data services, continuously improving data operations in support of broader organisational priorities.
Job description
You will be responsible for:
- Overseeing a team of operations engineers including senior data operations, machine learning and analytics colleagues, inspiring best practice for operations engineering of data products and services within your team
- Building a data operations engineering capability by providing technical leadership and career development for your team, instilling a culture of continuous integration, support and deployment across environments (MS Azure, Azure DevOps, open-source technologies, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics)
- Contributing to strategy development, working with other senior team members to identify, plan, develop and deliver data services that meet Ofgems broader objectives
- Overseeing the implementation of monitoring and support for the data platform to allow robust and reliable access to relevant data for Analytics, Data Science, AI and Business Intelligence Systems
- Ensuring data quality while overseeing the development and optimisation of effective reactive support and continuous improvement for the infrastructure of the cloud data platform
Person specification
What we are looking for:
Essential
- Strategic leadership in building and improving a data operations capability
- Expertise in delivering effective data support services, overseeing implementation of scalable data operations solutions and continuous improvement in a modern cloud environment
- Proven leadership of high performing technical teams and communities including senior engineers
- Strong stakeholder communication and influence including executive level communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Deep understanding of how to implement data governance policies, service support and quality assurance
Desirable
- Thought leadership in data engineering, innovation or emerging technologies
- Knowledge of energy sector data and AI challenges, the transition to net-zero, including regulatory and affordability implications
This is an opportunity to play a significant role in Ofgems journey, as part of a newly formed and high-performing team that is shaping a critical government organisation at a time when its work has never been more important.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please reach out to Lawrence Harris on 020 8253 1816, or via email at Ofgem-HODO@global-resourcing.com.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- You will be asked to conduct a presentation during your interview. Details of the presentation will be included in the invitation to interview.
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As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a 2-page copy of your CV and provide a 1250 word personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn].
At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should follow the Civil Service code and be free from any influence or bias. We are committed to making sure interests are recognised, declared and managed appropriately so that we can fulfil our duties as an energy regulator. Our Conflicts of Interest policy outlines the types of interests Ofgem staff must declare before onboarding, and the rules they must follow throughout employment so that we can clearly demonstrate that our decisions are not influenced by private interests.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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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 .
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Lawrence Harris
- Email : Ofgem-HODO@global-resourcing.com.
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
Further information
In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.
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