Head of Data Services

Requirements of the role

Be part of the data transformation movement at Ofgem and help us unlock the power of data. We’re looking for a Head of Data Services to join us and lead the charge in building a stronger, smarter data culture in the Markets Directorate that helps protect energy consumers and improve outcomes across the energy retail market.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers – especially vulnerable people.

We’re offering a permanent opportunity with the flexibility to work part-time, job-share or full-time, making it a great option for experienced professionals seeking an impactful leadership role with adaptable working arrangements. This brand-new role is your chance to help shape how we organise, access and share data, creating a more cohesive, consistent and collaborative approach across the Markets directorate.

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping colleagues across Ofgem to find and use data more effectively, innovating how we manage information. By establishing best practices, you will enable us to better support consumers and deliver meaningful improvements across the way Markets engages with the energy system.

We’re looking for someone with a sharp analytical mindset, a talent for bringing clarity to complexity, and a passion for connecting people with the tools and structures they need to make smarter, data-informed conclusions. You’ll be comfortable leading multi-disciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders, bringing strong direction, inclusive values and a collaborative mindset.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new programme from the ground up, with the freedom to shape the direction and approach to data across the Markets Directorate. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment, hybrid working, and a culture that champions innovation, development and cross-organisational collaboration.

We have a critical purpose to improve how data is defined, shared and understood within the energy sector, and this role will be instrumental in embedding lasting change. From building a shared data catalogue to strengthening the way we manage information assets, you’ll be at the forefront of a transformation that supports better outcomes for the sector and consumers alike.

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Job description
Purpose

Lead multi-disciplinary team area in the context of operating in a Professions and Flexible Resourcing model.
Plan, oversee and deliver a set of work deliverables on time and to a high standard through effective management and support of multidisciplinary team members.
Provide inclusive team leadership by supporting and developing team members and demonstrating commitment to Ofgem values.
Work across Markets to provide metadata and information management support for data users and producers.
Work as part of the Markets DMO data governance team to embed improve data findability and understanding.
Key Responsibilities

Delivery of set of team deliverables, and managing and co-ordinating successful outcomes across team members and collaborating teams:

Sets clear and transparent work objectives, milestones and success metrics at team and individual level to oversee and co-ordinate successful team outcomes.
Collaborates closely with other teams to manage interdependencies, risks and resourcing to support portfolio delivery.
Demonstrates effective diversity and inclusive team management within their team and the wider organisation.
Lead data definition discussions & help facilitate data documentation creation.
Advise, lead, and collaborate with all data, owners, stewards, and data stakeholders.
Support the establishment and implementation of the Markets data governance strategy & implementation roadmap.

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