As a Data Strategy Consultant at Actica, you will use your data strategy skills across a range of consulting projects and clients. With expertise in using data strategy practices to enable large, complex businesses to best exploit their data, you will help clients to make informed decisions that provide real benefit.
Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake a number of consultancy assignments, which could include:
* Creating conceptual and logical data models;
* Defining data architecture frameworks, principles, standards and policies;
* Advising on the design and implementation of data governance and management across the full data lifecycle;
* Defining or mapping data flows, i.e., which parts of the organisation generate data, which require data to function, how data flows are managed, and how data changes in transition;
* Creating data solutions designs, or advising on procurement and implementation of technologies such as big data analytics or master data management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The following attributes and areas of experience are essential for this role:
* Data architecture and modelling;
* Experience in using architectural practices to enable a large, complex business to best exploit its data;
* A flexible, consulting mindset. The fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated and have the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter;
* Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.
The following desirable attributes and areas of experience will make you particularly suited to this role with Actica:
* Experience in the public sector or defence, preferably within the ICT context on enterprise solutions;
* Consulting experience in the public sector or defence;
* An appreciation of technologies related to big data and analytics capabilities;
* Experience with TOGAF, BizzDesign, ArchiMate and/or Sparx EA;
* Broader architectural expertise in related domains.
Additional Requirements:
* Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance.
Key Attributes for Success:
* Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, including resolving issues and identifying new opportunities.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Working Arrangements:
* Hybrid working model, with an office base in Guildford, Surrey and access to our other offices in London, Swindon and Cheltenham.
* Typical working week might involve 2-3 days working at clients’ premises or other locations and the remainder at home or at one of our offices.
* Some projects may require up to 5 days per week on-site with colleagues.
* The practicalities of some project work means that individuals may need to stay away from home during the working week.
* Team-based project environment with opportunities to participate in internal initiatives.
A Mentor will be on hand to provide support and guidance throughout your journey with Actica. You will also work with a Performance and Development Manager, often outside of your project line of control, who will conduct regular reviews based on project feedback to set career objectives and identify training courses which are both relevant to your current project work, and aligned with your planned career progression.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Actica aims to nurture a diverse workforce through inclusive working practices, promoting equality in our recruitment activities, and by employing candidates on the basis of merit. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of protected characteristics is not permitted and we take steps to ensure that our staff are made aware of their legal responsibilities when making hiring decisions.
Benefits:
* 25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays;
* Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme.
Actica Consulting is a leading Digital Transformation and Cyber Security consultancy focused on the UK Public Sector.
Our teams have a long track record of delivering technology-focused consultancy in a variety of complex environments. Our projects often run over multiple years and contribute to clients’ mission-critical objectives and key strategic initiatives. We’re proud of our long-term client relationships and excellent track record of delivery; as a result, we’re trusted to work on some of the UK Government’s most important and sensitive projects.
We operate in the following market sectors: Defence, Central Government, National Security, Policing and Public Safety, Utilities, and Transport.
Our expertise covers: Organisational Improvement, Delivering Complex Programmes, Digital Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI, Analytics and Data.
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