Deputy Chief Data Officer

As Deputy Chief Data Officer, you will support the Chief Data Officer in leading Defra's enterprise-wide data function, helping to shape and deliver the Data and Information Strategic Roadmap 2030 across Defra and its Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs). Working within a complex, federated organisation, you'll help ensure data is managed as a strategic asset, enabling better services, informed policy decisions and the successful adoption of emerging technologies, including AI.

This is a high-profile leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence data strategy across one of the UK's largest government departments while developing capability, driving transformation and fostering a culture of collaboration and data sharing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Data Officer in leading Defra's enterprise-wide data function and delivering the Data and Information Strategic Roadmap 2030.
• Help shape and implement data strategy, governance and policy to improve the management, sharing and use of data across Defra Group and its ALBs.
• Drive organisational change by embedding modern data practices, improving data capability and promoting a culture where data is treated as a strategic asset.
• Support the leadership and development of the Chief Data Office, building a high-performing team and strengthening Defra's wider data community.
• Work closely with digital, technology, science and analytical leaders to develop data platforms and services that enable better access to data and support Defra's AI ambitions.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Defra Group, aligning priorities and delivering a shared strategic vision for data.
• Represent the Chief Data Office internally and externally, influencing senior leaders and championing best practice in data management and governance.
• Support strategic investment decisions across data platforms, programmes and core data capabilities to maximise value and organisational outcomes.

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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