Head of Data

1 month ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom NetTalent Full time

Central Edinburgh
- Permanent, excellent package on offer

We are delighted to have been appointed on a retained exclusive basis to help this incredible privately owned Group to recruit a newly created opportunity within Data and ICT. This role will report to the board and will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the technology strategy which includes you having developed and built a data and analytics capability from scratch.

This is a unique opportunity as it incorporates the running and leading ICT as well as creating a new data strategy for the Group.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Experience of developing and building a data and analytics capability from scratch, understanding of AI and how this can benefit the school and students.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive ICT strategy aligning with organisational goals, with a strong emphasis on data management and infrastructure optimisation.
- Oversee the Educational aspects of ICT across the schools, including the support and development of individual devices, pedagogical developments and staff training
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust data management systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility. Implement data governance practices and policies to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of a scalable and resilient ICT infrastructure, encompassing servers, networks, cloud services, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Ensure the organisation's infrastructure is agile and can adapt to evolving business needs.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing ICT team, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals and operational needs.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, evaluating their potential to enhance the organisation's data and infrastructure capabilities.
- Drive innovation initiatives to improve efficiency and maintain a competitive edge.
- Collaborate with external vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the organisation receives optimal value from technology partnerships.
- Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures to safeguard organisational data and infrastructure. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Oversee ICT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This includes data migration projects, infrastructure upgrades, and system implementations.
- Develop and manage the ICT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and ROI on technology investments.

**Person Specification**
- A strategic leader with a deep understanding of data management and infrastructure technologies.
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership is essential for success in this dynamic role.
- Flexible, strategically minded and solution-focused in approach.
- High level decision-making skills.
- Sets high expectations for themself and others, able to work under pressure and lead by example.
- A collaborative and innovative approach to leadership.
- Appreciates the impact of change on GROUP and individuals.
- Develops individuals’ capabilities.
- Empowers and sustains an effective team.
- Able to self-evaluate, be willing to learn and adapt and evolve practice.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Inspires, challenges, motivates, and empowers others to develop a shared vision and drive forward progress.
- People centric, able to support business objectives, combined with a practical and hands-on approach to implementation.
- Can think strategically and operate tactically at the same time.
- The ability to provide positive and constructive challenge.
- Thrives on making a difference.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- Experience in creating and utilising ICT data analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) tools to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Understanding of how to use AI to benefit the school, staff and students
- Leadership and management capabilities
- Ideally; Datawarehouse Design and Development, Power BI and Business Objects Data Services is extremely advantageous
- Significant prior experience of driving technological innovation, ensuring data security and compliance, and optimising the organisation's overall ICT landscape.
- An understanding of the development of ICT to support education and learning

Please get in touch to discuss this unique opportunity with our CEO, Yvonne Moffat

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