Data Literacy and Training Lead

**Salary**

The starting salary will be from £49,250 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience

**Contractual hours**

36.5

**Package**

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

**Job category/type**

IT and Digital

**Date posted**

11/11/2024

**Job reference**

R97056

**Digital Transformation department**

**Full time **(36.5 hours per week)

**Hybrid working** - This is a hybrid role that offers flexible working between home and our Streatham Campus.

The Digital team are recruiting a Data Literacy and Training Lead to work within our Enterprise Data Programme, an enabler of Strategy 2030: “to use the power of our education and research, through our people, place and partnerships to lead progress towards a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.” The programme will implement a new Enterprise Data Service providing a centralised data capability including:

- Clear data governance, ownership and stewardship
- Expert support to data consumers through increased data analysis and literacy skills
- Rapid access to university data assets for decision-making, product development and analyses
- New data insights tools and techniques

In this pivotal role, you'll lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver training programs that enhance the data skills of our staff and students, ensuring data-driven decision-making across the University. If you’re passionate about fostering a data-informed culture and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic academic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

**What you’ll be doing**
- **Lead the development and deployment of the University's data literacy strategy**, aligning with Strategy 2030, and drive a data-informed culture through effective training programs and stakeholder collaboration.
- **Develop and champion the University's data literacy strategy**, aligning it with Strategy 2030 and key data principles.
- **Collaborate with Learning & Development and other key stakeholders** to design and implement data literacy training and support initiatives.
- **Work closely with our Information Governance team **to embed data compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements into training materials and data literacy initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices across the University.
- **Guide the Data Community and empower Data Owners and Stewards**, ensuring data quality, governance, and strategic alignment across the University.
- **Continuously assess and enhance data literacy initiatives**, staying ahead of industry trends and providing expert guidance to senior leadership.

**Just some of the **benefits** that come with this role include**:

- **Substantial annual leave package of 41 days**:

- **Incredible USS pension scheme**:

- **Sector leading policies around **maternity, adoption and shared parental leave**(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- **Flexible Working options**:

- Benefit from fantastic **discounts at local and national shops** through numerous discount schemes including TOTUM cards
- We'll take your **personal and professional development** very seriously and we’ll empower you to keep developing your expert skills and give you access to the latest technologies and platforms
- **Discounted state-of-the-art fitness centres** on all our campuses
- Join our **Sustainable **travel initiative** by enjoying discounted bus passes, cycle to work scheme and taking advantage of car sharing incentives. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
- **Recognition and Rewards**: We have multiple schemes helps us celebrate your contributions.
- **Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall**

**We’re really looking for**
- **Expertise in Data Literacy and Governance**: Robust understanding of data literacy principles, data governance, data quality, and enterprise-level data management.
- **Strategic Thinking and Implementation**: Ability to develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive data literacy strategy within a complex, rapidly evolving organization.
- **Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management**: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- **Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**: Strong analytical abilities and a keen attention to detail, with the capacity to address complex problems and adapt to changing priorities.
- **Training and Capability Development**: Experience in designing and delivering data-focused training and initiatives, successfully improving data skills across diverse professional groups.
- **Leadership and Team Collaboration**: Ability to lead and inspire teams, work effectively within a matrix environment, and foster a collaborative, enthusiastic team culture focused on achieving key priorities.