Data Manager

at  Ministry of Defence

JOB SUMMARY

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
This is an exciting opportunity to join DIO as Major Programmes & Projects (MPP) Data Manager. DIO MPP is seeking a forward thinking, self-motivated individual. The Data Manager will work across the Portfolio Office to support and improve successful programme and project data structures and outputs. Working closely with the PfO community, you will look for ways to enhance MPP’s data offering. You will be proactive in promoting and championing data standards and maintain the strategic view of current and longer-term programmes of work.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role holder will be responsible for the following
Ensure data warehouse conforms with all agreed DIO processes and operating procedures, and particularly those which are detailed under the Federated Data Architecture
Maintenance of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence tools linked to key DIO systems (including Risk, scheduling and cost data tools).
Development and maintenance of the data tools that underpin key reporting and support to development of future reporting requirements across the directorate.
Ongoing development of the data warehouse to enable new reporting requirements.
Working across the wider Data Systems Information and Tools team to facilitate ongoing development of both existing and new tools to enable future data requirements.
Will drive the development of new Business Intelligence and data exploitation tools to deliver best practice reporting
Will work with both Excellence Group and wider organisation to identify digitalisation and automation opportunities for information and data

BEHAVIOURS

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Leadership
• Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £36,530, Ministry of Defence contributes £10,582 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Alternative working patterns including hybrid working
• Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
• 25 days Annual Leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Most sites have free onsite parking, access to Gyms, Sports & Social clubs, On site shops and subsidised canteens

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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