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Head of Data Strategy and Policy Lead

Triumph Consultants Ltd
Salisbury
4 days ago
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Role Overview

This role is responsible for defining the organisation’s cross-organisational data purpose and delivering a compelling long-term vision and strategy for data. This senior leadership role provides authoritative direction on the organisation’s cross-government data vision, combining deep subject matter expertise across data science, AI, and data analytics with the ability to influence policy, governance, and strategic priorities at the highest levels of government.


Key criteria

  • Senior leadership, governance, and/or assurance experience within the data domain.
  • Degree in science, mathematics, computer science, data science, information systems, or a related field. Influencing at the highest levels of government.
  • Evidence of application focussed subject matter expertise within the data domain or in complementary science domains, such as AI, Data Analytics etc
  • Proven ability to influence and develop relationships across all levels internally and externally. Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable departmental or team initiatives.
  • Developing and implementing governance and assurance structures.

Key accountabilities
Data Vision, Strategy, and Policy

Define the organisation’s data purpose, vision, strategy, and associated policies, processes, and practices.


Data Systems and Futureproofing

Establish and lead the definition of data system requirements, ensuring an agile, future-focused delivery model aligned with a clear long-term strategic vision.


Data Assurance

Manage assurance of the organisation’s data holdings in line with regulatory, statutory, departmental, and contractual obligations.


Data Governance

Design and implement data governance function, providing policy, assurance, specialist training, and technical support to upskill the organisation in line with best practice.


If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the Guaranteed Interview' scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.


How to Apply

  • Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

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