Head of Data & Analytics
- Recruiter
- Scottish Qualifications Authority
- Location
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Dalkeith
MidlothianUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 01 Feb 2023
- Closes
- 13 Feb 2023
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland's national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.
SQA is changing how we utilise our data and we are looking for a new Head of Data and Analytics in our Policy, Analysis & Standards directorate. This role will lead the Data & Analytics business area in delivering high quality data analysis including official statistics, cutting edge quantitative research and analysis and user–centred analytical tools. This role attracts a Market Supplement of GBP4000.
You will lead the development of new data initiatives such as interactive visualisations and automation of statistical products, and promote innovative data focussed ideas and technologies in the organisation. In addition you will oversee the official statistics function whilst managing the resources involved in this.
This role will require you to manage, coach and mentor a team to ensure optimum performance and to ensure agreed targets are met on time and within budget. You will need to be able to develop, build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level to ensure effective service delivery and foster partnership working within Scotland and across the other 3 countries of the UK.
Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 9 or have significant experience in a similar senior post. A strong track record in the field of data and analytics and statistics, working at a senior level would be expected.
As a leader in SQA it would be expected for you to role model the behaviours associated with SQA's values (Trusted, Progressive and Enabling) in order to develop and sustain a productive and positive culture.
SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well–being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.
If you think you've got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.
The Market Supplement is a non–consolidated, non–pensionable sum that is liable for tax and NI payments.
SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is committed to its purpose.
Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu h–àrachdach agus na h–amasan a tha air cur a–mach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.
SQA is changing how we utilise our data and we are looking for a new Head of Data and Analytics in our Policy, Analysis & Standards directorate. This role will lead the Data & Analytics business area in delivering high quality data analysis including official statistics, cutting edge quantitative research and analysis and user–centred analytical tools. This role attracts a Market Supplement of GBP4000.
You will lead the development of new data initiatives such as interactive visualisations and automation of statistical products, and promote innovative data focussed ideas and technologies in the organisation. In addition you will oversee the official statistics function whilst managing the resources involved in this.
This role will require you to manage, coach and mentor a team to ensure optimum performance and to ensure agreed targets are met on time and within budget. You will need to be able to develop, build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level to ensure effective service delivery and foster partnership working within Scotland and across the other 3 countries of the UK.
Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF Level 9 or have significant experience in a similar senior post. A strong track record in the field of data and analytics and statistics, working at a senior level would be expected.
As a leader in SQA it would be expected for you to role model the behaviours associated with SQA's values (Trusted, Progressive and Enabling) in order to develop and sustain a productive and positive culture.
SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well–being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.
If you think you've got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.
The Market Supplement is a non–consolidated, non–pensionable sum that is liable for tax and NI payments.
SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community. SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is committed to its purpose.
Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu h–àrachdach agus na h–amasan a tha air cur a–mach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.