In recent years we have made significant progress in improving data maturity in our business operations and are now recognised leaders in the Ministry of Defence (MOD). At the same time, we are operating in an ever more threatening world requiring this data maturity to be rapidly extended into the battlespace where there is a pressing need for our military platforms to exchange data at an ever-increasing speed, including with allies. These platforms are also generating vast amounts of new data feeds which need to be analysed at pace, and advances in digital engineering are creating the need for much greater data sharing with industry to speed up the delivery of new military capability.
For these reasons we have decided to appoint a Chief Data Officer at Senior Civil Service level to provide functional leadership across all of our data activities. The successful candidate will own the DE&S strategic data plan and supporting policies, and will hold the authority to drive adoption across the business. The Chief Data Officer will also be required to work closely with the MOD Chief Data Officer and other senior data professionals across the MOD, industry and our allies.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced data professional to make a real impact on the security of the UK whilst also working in an increasingly stimulating, diverse, inclusive and enjoyable work environment.
We look forward to discussing with you how you might become part of our talented team.
The Chief Data Officer has the following areas of responsibility:
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Benefits
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