Data Catalogue Manager
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Department
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Location
- Salisbury, Fareham
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- Grade 7
- Salary
- £51,568 to £58,044
- Closing
- 17 days left
- Profession
- DDaT
- Contract
- Permanent
- Security clearance
- SC
- Working pattern
- Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed hours
Job summary
As Data Catalogue Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, governance, and maintenance of a Dstl-wide data catalogue ensuring its integration with the Defence Data and Analytics Platforms (DDAP). This role is critical in enabling efficient data discovery and governance across defence and government stakeholders.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
What they’re looking for
- You will need to have strong communication and influencing skills, including storytelling across different media such as oral, written, and visual, as well as creative and critical thinking, and analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong networking and collaboration skills.
- For more information on the job profile, see the job profile attached below.
- Important Information
- Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
- This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours you’ll be assessed on
This advert says the panel will score you against these behaviours at Grade 7 level. Each one links to worked examples.
Job description
You will own the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of a Dstl wide data catalogue that enhances data accessibility and governance and supports the data lifecycle by ensuring that data is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR).
You will lead the development and implementation of a long-term data catalogue strategy ensuring alignment to Dstl’s Digital transformation and MOD data initiatives.
You will be responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining robust data governance frameworks, policies and standards related to the Data Catalogue, collaborating with the Data Governance Manager as required.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Selection process
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will take place week commencing the 9th November with interviews to be arranged from the 7th December
Interviews will be face-to-face at Dstl Porton Down and will consist of behavioural & technical interview to include a presentation, details of which will be given in the invite to interview.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Practise before you apply
Civil Service panels score every answer against the Success Profiles behaviours at Grade 7 level. Practise STAR answers and get them marked against the same framework.
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