485 - Data and Information Manager

1
East of England
Peterborough
Head Office – CITB, Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, Peterborough, PE2 8TY
C.
Permanent
Full Time
£39,668 - £51,844
Car Allowance / Company Car Grades C-B Mobile & Office

CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to build a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population and people from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for vacancies.

Our main objective is to create a culture that helps all of our customers strive towards a workforce that is reflective of today’s society.

About the role:

The Data and Information Manager reports into the Head of Change & Technology and works closely with the Change Managers, and SSCL to provide expertise in data and information management. The role has overall accountability for CITB’s overall data and information management through the development of appropriate polices, processes and procedures for the management and control of data and information assets across all classes and all business areas, the improvement and maintenance of data quality, data and information life cycles and data and information access, retention and classification.

The role is accountable for the data and information management strategy and direction for CITB. It requires focus on data strategy, support of business as usual activities, projects, programs, application enhancements and production fixes.

The role holder will be capable of making well-thought-out decisions on complex or ambiguous data issues. The role will develop and maintain the data stewardship function, will coach and mentor data stewards located in line of business activities and will be an effective communicator to individuals at all levels within the technical and business communities.

Work within the Change and Technology team line of business data stewards, the Business Intelligence Group and the Enabling Partner or Partners to:

Develop and maintain CITBs Logical data model:

  • Ensure that the technology roadmap adequately meets the data and information needs of CITB and that service level and operational level agreements are appropriate for those needs
  • Develop and maintain the CITB data dictionary, aligned to data assets and the business glossary, overlays with the technology landscape, end-to-end data flows/transformations and data and information life cycles
  • Determine the kind of data to be collected, the resources required to effectively collect them and to ensure that data and information management services remain capable of meeting ongoing and future requirements
  • Conduct analysis to ensure that data collected is adequate and matches what was asked for
  • Contribute to the architectural continuum all approved data and information design artefacts, policies, processes or procedures

Support day to day data management, and storage needs, including the establish systems and processes for data and information classification

  • Provide guidance to the Enabling Partner or Partners in relation to CITB’s needs for the day to day process of data and information, storage and retention, management and retrieval
  • Establish systems and processes for data and information classification
  • Support the Change Managers in the continuous improvement of the Business and apply a similar approach to the management of data and information

Support the business to ensure ongoing compliance with data regulation and policies, including supporting data stewards in their role

  • In conjunction with the Change Managers, organise and implement, correct data collection policies and processes and procedures and ensure that the same are applied and enforced; notify the participants in an activity where policies and processes and procedures are not being followed and facilitate resolution of the failure to comply
  • Evaluate the performance of the policies and processes and procedures, identify design, implement and communicate changes to the policies processes and procedures 11.Safeguard data and information through appropriate policies, procedures, and access controls and IS/IT security measures,
  • Support the Head of Change & Technology, and the IT Service Delivery Manager, in ensuring effective information security services provided by SSCL
  • Report to the Data Protection Office any safeguarding breach and manage measures to remedy the breach to ensure future compliance with safeguarding requirements.14.Develop data collection methods that are individually relevant to any project being embarked upon by the Business

Essential:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in any of data management analysis, computer science, computer engineering, statistics, or other IT-related field or equivalent relevant experience.
  • At least three years relevant experience in a similar role
  • Confidence in understanding core information systems and how they organise and use data and information
  • Results-oriented, diligent, and works with a sense of urgency. Assertive, responsible for his/her own work (self-directed), have a strong affinity for defining work in deliverables, and be willing to commit to deadlines.
  • Extensive knowledge and expertise in data modelling and management techniques and strategies.
  • Technical ability in data architecture principles and design aspects of various DBMS and reporting concepts
  • Relevant IT skills (including data evaluation/analysis using relevant computer application), experience with data modelling and test data management tools.
  • A good understanding of available and emerging data regulations and best practice.
  • An ability to understand how data supports the Business and the business’ data needs

Desirable

  • A Master’s in any of data management analysis, computer science, computer engineering, statistics, or other IT-related field of study would be an added advantage
  • A formal information management qualification and/or membership of relevant professional body
  • A formal project management qualification.
  • Experience of working in an environment where enabling and technical services are provided by a third party.
  • Experience of the development of Business cases supporting change
  • A working knowledge of formal project/innovation evaluation methods and processes

Benefits: 

  • Car/Car Allowance 
  • 33 days holiday per year (Including bank holidays)
  • Flexible benefits including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee discounts
  • Long service awards
  • CITB recognition scheme
  • Employee assistance programme

Matt Valentine-Pyle

Head of Change Management

matt.valentinepyle@citb.co.uk

For general queries regarding your application, please contact our customer contact services CITB-recruitment-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or 0345 241 5364.

Extensive knowledge and expertise in data modelling and management techniques and strategies.
At least three years relevant experience in a similar role

26/03/2021, 23:55 hours

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.