Senior Validator

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Validator to join our International Validation Team – part of the International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (IC-ENC).

This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic, globally connected team that collaborates closely with our regional offices in Australia, Brazil, Nigeria, and the United States. The Data Validation team is responsible for the quality assurance of electronic navigational charts (ENCs) (our digital maritime products) produced by 54 organisations worldwide. You'll have the chance to get involved in a variety of activities and contribute to the delivery of training, if this is something you are interested in

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To support growing demand and maintain our capacity, we are expanding our UK-based team with new Data Validation roles. This role is for one of the Senior Data Validators. Please keep an eye out for other roles in IC-EN

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Want to know what the role is like day-to-day? Check out our blog post where one of our Validators shares their experience blog po

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Hybrid wor**

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This job role can be worked on a hybrid basis, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance between working at the Taunton office with working from home. It is anticipated that the successful candidate would work from the Taunton office 2-3 days a week dependant on business

need.

Initial training will be in the office, after which hybrid working will be available. There are some tasks within the team that require the post holder to be in the office, which is managed through a team

rota.

The Senior Data Validator role covers training and support to the wider validation team, office working is encouraged for collaboration with team m

embers.

This role is full time but 30 hours per week might be con

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The Senior Data Validator role plays a key role in ensuring our global folio of ENCs meets international standards . This is a unique opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe, improve the quality of digital charts, and contribute to the future of maritime data products. Working closely with Data Validators, this role includes additional responsibilities such as co-delivering internal training, supporting the international supporting the international validation team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and acting as a key voice for the valid

ation team.

You'll also have the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, including delivering training if that in

terests you.

As a Senior Data Validator within the international validation team, your key t

asks will be:Val

• idation Work:Carry out data checks as instructed by the Data Manager, following IC-ENC procedures a
• nd timelines.Help the validation team with more complex checks

when needed.

Qu

• ality Control:Oversee the quality of validation work done across different locations. Review validation results to make sure the service is consisten
• t and on time.Work closely with the Data Manager to investigate any issues, find out what caused them, and take steps to stop them from ha

ppening again.

Team Leader Duties

• (when needed):Step in for the D
• ata Manager to:Organise and manage the daily work of the validation team, making sure goals are met and tasks a
• re prioritised.Communicate with IC-ENC member organisations and help solve any problems to keep data fl
• owing smoothly.Carry out data rel

ease processes.

Additionally, the role will support the Data Manager and wider Man

agement Team in:

Improv

• ement Activities:Help improve how the validation team works by working with the Technical Team and the IC-ENC Product Delivery Office (PDO). Act as the link between teams to make sure improvemen

ts are de

• livered.

Training:Support internal training for the validation team. Also support external training events, host visits from member organisations, and hel

p with secondm

• ents

Documentation:Keep IC-ENC policies and procedures up to date to support validation, data release, and productio

n support services.

Qu

• ality Certification:Help maintain IC-ENC's ISO9001 certification by carrying out audits acr

oss the global team.

Person specificationAll required training will be provided so what's most important is having an enthusiasm for quality, service delivery and a desire for true connection to Hydrographic Offi

ces around

• the world.Essential:A detailed understanding of ENC Standards (S-52, S-58, S-57) and their interaction on ENC q
• uality and usability.An understanding of ENC quality assurance processes, tools and techniques, in particular working knowledge of the dKart Inspector and ENC Analy
• zer validation tools.An understanding of ECDIS and the appropriate I
• HO and IMO standards.Familiarity with hydrographic charting and na
• vigational practices.Excell
• ent analytical skillsGood planning and organisational skills, able to work well with
• minimum supervision.Excellent written and spoken English, with natural ability for conveying complex technical messages s
• imply and succinctly.Ability to get on with external contacts and to communicate with them clearl

y and dipl

• omatically.

Desirable:A detailed understanding of quality management systems, processes, concepts, methodology and implementation, in particularly
- ISO9001 certification.Experience of Customer Relationship Management tools, in particu
- lar Microsoft DynamicsUnderstanding of Continual Improvement processes and experience working i
- n an agile environmentForeign language skills

, particul

arly Spanish

BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during

• the selection process
• :Changing and ImprovingCommun
• icating and InfluencingMak
• ing Effective DecisionsMan

aging a Quality

Service

Technical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills durin

• g the selection process:Good understanding of data quality assurance requirement and procedures (a

ssessed

by presentation)

BenefitsAlongside your salary of £38,173, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £11,058 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil

Service Pension provides.

At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us th

at our people feel valued.We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec eq

uipment, and so much more.See our attached Candidate Informat

ion Pack for more detai

ls.Things you need to kno

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Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Exper

ience and Tech
nical skills.

How to Apply: please see IC-ENC Senior Data Validator -

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