About the job

Job summary

Do you want to transform the way cloud technologies are used across Government and the wider Public Sector in Scotland?  

Do you want to enable the delivery of better web technology to serve the people of Scotland?  

The Scottish Government Digital Directorate’s vision is to provide, and continually improve, a shared government cloud platform service launched in March 2023, following successful alpha and beta phases. The service’s purpose is to enable better and faster adoption of the cloud.  

The Data Governance Manager role is part of a growing team developing and operating that service, working alongside other infrastructure engineers and engineers practicing DevOps. The cloud platform service is part of the wider Digital Strategy of the Scottish Government to build a suite of common platforms and commit to their rapid adoption and re-use across the public sector, helping public services to be delivered in a more secure and efficient way. Join us in transforming the way we serve the people of Scotland.  

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Job description

HOW WILL I SPEND MY TIME? 

As a Data Governance Manager, you will define, implement, and manage data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. 

Here's how you'll typically spend your time:    

• Work on the design and implementation of practical data governance solutions to support organisational needs. 
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve the quality and trustworthiness of data throughout the organisation. 
• Implement and establish wider data management competencies within the organisation (such as data quality, metadata management, master data management, data modelling, and development of data standards and data strategy). 
• Apply data governance to optimise the safety and value of data throughout the data life cycle. 
• Work within the organisation to minimise data risks and increase data literacy. 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Take the lead on ensuring clear and consistent communications and information management throughout the governance structure between the technical and non-technical parts of the service. 
• Responsible for ensuring there is a robust mechanism in place for tracking and reporting KPIs, Risk Management and Management Information reports.  
• Working with relevant stakeholders, define, design, build and run solutions to effectively manage the coordination and consolidation of cloud platform service operational data and processes. 
• Ownership and management of the Customer Relationship tools. 
• Contribute to the implementation of a framework to provide ongoing assurance of how our customers align with our shared responsibility model and carry out activities identified within framework.  
• Undertake Budget Centre Liaison Officer Duties and support Service Owner with financial reporting. 

WHAT IMPACT WILL I HAVE? 

Over a successful year you will grow to be a fundamental part of a growing team developing and operating that service made up of product and delivery, technical and engineering DDaT roles. This is an exciting opportunity to enable and advocate for best practice use of AWS and Azure across the public sector in Scotland, with opportunities for career development as part of a rapidly growing team. 

COMPETENCIES  

• Improving Performance 
• Analysis & Use of Evidence  
• Communications & Engagement 
• Financial Management 

If invited to any interview or assessment the panel will be looking for evidence of how you meet the above competencies. More details on these are available in the Person_Specification_Band_B_Updated_9.9.22_PDF 

Person specification

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA  

1. A good understanding of information management practices including information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management and carrying out business audits and requirements gathering. 
2. Ability to work with system users to elicit and formally define their requirements.  
3. An understanding of relevant statutory frameworks applying to data governance such as the (e.g., UK GDPR).
4. Specialist knowledge of data governance principles and practices.  
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to extract information by questioning, active listening, and interviewing.  
6. Strong ability to communicate embed information, business process and system wide changes to a technical and non-technical audience. 

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £45,449, Scottish Government contributes £12,271 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This post attracts a £5000 DDAT pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments and are subject to regular review.  

To learn more about our full range of benefits, please visit our career's page  

REMOTE WORKING

We operate a flexible location policy, with a contractual named base in Scotland of either Atlantic Quay (Glasgow) or Saughton House (Edinburgh). 

 The team currently works on a hybrid basis and are fully flexible. We meet in person once a week and when it is useful to do so, such as workshops or divisional away day. If you wish, you can work throughout the week at the base office (or another Scottish Government office subject to availability). Commuting costs to the named base office are not reimbursed. 

While staff are assigned to the base office, there may be a need for travel to other Scottish Government offices/other locations depending on assigned work.  

HOW TO APPLY  

The Closing Date for applications is 12/05/2024

To apply please submit the following using our online application process: - 

• A CV (no longer than two A4 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, with particular reference to the essential criteria 
• A Personal Statement (no longer than 750 words) explaining why you consider your personal skills, qualities, and experience suitable for this role, with particular reference to the essential criteria. 

When reviewing your application, we will be assessing your career history and achievements against the essential criteria for the role. We are looking for examples of things you have previously achieved or your knowledge in a particular field which are relevant to the role. Please review and download links below for further guidance and support with your application. 

USEFUL LINKS   

How to Apply - Digital Jobs 

DDaT_Recruitment_-_Further_Information 

Any questions or issues during the process please email digitalcareers@gov.scot     

We are unable to progress applications which fail to provide clear evidence of meeting the essential criteria in their CV and Personal Statement. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

Delivering a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives, and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.  

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and work to ensure a positive recruitment experience where everyone is treated fairly, and with respect regardless of the outcome.  

It’s not essential to be in a similar role right now. You may be working in another field or returning from a career break - the experiences you have gained through this can bring fresh perspectives to our teams and work. 

What happens if I am unsuccessful?  

We greatly value the time and effort taken in applying to Scottish Government. If following interview and completing our full assessment process, you are not successful we may be able to offer alternative positions. 

Firstly, candidates meeting all criteria but scoring lower than appointed candidate(s) are placed on a reserve list for 12 months. If a matching role is identified, we are able to offer this position without the need for further assessment.  

Secondly, on occasion a lower grade post may be offered to suitable candidates. Any offers are made in merit order and in line with Civil Service Commission principles on the basis of fair and open competition. 

 The Scottish Government is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via  ScottishGovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot  

As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments. 

Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors. 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.