- Company Name
- Aspect Resources
- Job Title
- Head of Data - SC
- Job Description
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Job Title: Head of Data – SC
Role Summary
Lead the definition and implementation of the organisation’s cross‑organisation data purpose, vision, strategy, and governance. Drive the delivery of a resilient, future‑focused data capability in partnership with the CIO, executive leadership, and external stakeholders across MOD, academia, and industry.
Expectations
• Articulate and execute a compelling data vision aligned with organisational goals.
• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, innovation, diversity and inclusion.
• Influence senior leadership across government and external partners.
• Translate strategic objectives into tangible, actionable initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of data governance, assurance, and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Define data purpose, vision, and strategy and develop associated policy, processes, and best‑practice frameworks.
2. Lead the future‑proofing of data system requirements, ensuring an agile delivery model that anticipates complex and uncertain data environments.
3. Oversee assurance of data holdings, ensuring compliance with regulatory, statutory, departmental and contractual obligations.
4. Design and manage the data governance function, including policy, assurance, training, and technical support.
5. Build and sustain external partnerships with government, academia, and industry to embed best practice and enhance operational impact.
6. Represent the organisation as the local data domain owner across MOD and wider government, reporting to the MOD CDO and MOD CIO.
7. Advise executive stakeholders on data capability, governance, policy, and interoperability, preparing and delivering assurance products.
8. Promote a data‑driven culture that embraces experimentation and the ‘art of the possible’ within a defence context.
Required Skills
* Senior leadership and governance experience in data management or assurance.
* Proven ability to influence across all grades, internally and externally.
* Exceptional communication, storytelling, and visual presentation skills.
* Leadership, coaching, and team‑building abilities.
* Strategic, systems, and analytical thinking with problem‑solving expertise.
* Creativity, critical thinking, and outstanding analytical capabilities.
* Strong networking skills across government, academia, and industry.
* Ability to work effectively amid ambiguity and complexity.
* Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practice implementation.
* Resilience, adaptability, and commitment to a diverse, inclusive environment.
Required Education & Certifications
* Bachelor’s degree in science, mathematics, computer science, data science, information systems, or related field.
* DAMA accreditation at associate level or higher; or ability to achieve within six months.
* Security clearance: SC (Security Clearance) & sole UK national.
Salisbury, United kingdom
On site
28-11-2025