Chief Data Officer – Office for Students
Location: Bristol, with hybrid working options
Job reference: J12936
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 2nd April mid-day
Overview
The Office for Students (OfS) is the statutory regulator for higher education in England. Our aim is to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We do so by regulating the universities and colleges that register with us to make sure they deliver high quality courses and positive outcomes for their students; where they do not, we take action.
Role summary
We’re looking for a Chief Data Officer to play a pivotal leadership role that will oversee how data drives our regulatory efforts to benefit students. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of our ambitious data strategy, helping us leverage data to maximise our impact in the interests of students and taxpayers.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the strategic use of data within a regulatory context.
* Ensure data is harnessed to advance regulatory outcomes in the best interest of students.
* Engage proactively with stakeholders and navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
* Inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change within the organisation.
* Lead a multifaceted data capability through a period of exciting transformation, creating impactful results and solutions.
Candidate profile
* Technical expertise: Significant experience in data management, analytics, and governance. Leadership of technology deployment, such as Databricks, SQL and Python.
* Leadership: Exceptional leadership qualities with a proven track record of inspiring innovation and driving change.
* Stakeholder engagement: Proactive approach to engaging with stakeholders and navigating complex regulatory environments.
Why this role is attractive
* Impact: Opportunity to lead the strategic use of data in a regulatory context, directly influencing the quality of higher education in England.
* Innovation: Be at the forefront of data-driven regulatory practices, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
* Mission-driven: Join an organisation dedicated to the student interest.
Diversity and inclusion
We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do.
Working arrangements
We love working flexibly because we know that it helps us all to do our best work. This would usually mean working from the office for at least two or three days in a typical week.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, contact our recruitment partner, Datatech Analytics at OfS@datatech.org.uk.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management
Industries
Higher Education and Government Relations Services
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