FAIR Data Systems Architect-Department for Levelling Up
Government Digital & Data -
FAIR Data Systems Architect
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 29th April 2024
Details
Reference number
349428
Salary
£67,280
The salary for this role will between £73,578 - £79,266 (London), £67,280 - £72,960 (National) depending on the proficiency level assessment. An additional digital allowance may be payable depending on the level of assessed capability up to £11,335. For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually and aim to match the digital allowance implemented with no detriment. For existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply and is non-negotiable.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade
Grade 6
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
Data and Spatial Analysis
Type of role
Digital
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
Location
Birmingham, Bristol, Darlington, Leeds, London, Manchester, Wolverhampton
About the job
Job summary
Are you a talented and professional enterprise architect who is passionate about interoperable data systems? Are you able to work across federated teams to enable their data products to work together? Do you want to be part of a team who are passionate and committed to transforming the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) into a data-enabled organisation that uses data to support more efficient working and better policy making?
DLUHC has set out an ambitious Data Strategy with the aim of becoming a best-in-class, data enabled department, delivering their objectives better, faster, and cheaper.
We are looking for a Grade 6 Principal Enterprise Architect to lead the technical delivery of DLUHC’s Data Strategy. You will be working as part of the newly formed Data Transformation Team to enable interoperable autonomous data systems across DLUHC to ensure that data is well governed and delivered as a high-quality product. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of data systems at DLUHC, driving innovation and excellence through data enabled decisions and the foundation for AI.
You will provide strategic leadership to ensure delivery of a federated interoperable data ecosystem, working closely with Digital and delivery teams across DLUHC to implement their individual components. You will maintain and enhance a high-quality roadmap that contains a central view of DLUHC’s data ecosystem and its interdependencies, both as is and to be, and use it to prioritise delivery based on the DLUHC Data Strategy. You will build relationships and networks across DLUHC to provide guidance, training, and technical support to data system teams across DLUHC.
You will build and lead a new data transformation team which will include a Grade 7 Lead Data Governance Manager, and three other technical team members. You will work closely with the rest of the Data Transformation Team which include change management and capability uplift, delivery strategy, and programme management.
You will engage at a senior level with colleagues across the organisation, and, will need to have excellent judgement, the ability to work at pace, and to independently resolve complex issues. You will need to have a strong track record of delivering transformation across complex and diverse organisations such as DLUHC, and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This post would be ideal for someone who is passionate about interoperable data enabled systems and working collaboratively across a large diverse organisation.
Job description
Here at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), we work on things that make a real difference to people’s lives.
Whether it's through the homes we live in, the work of our local councils, or the communities we’re all part of, our work is at the top of the political agenda. We have ambitious and far-reaching outcomes to achieve this year and, if you’re thinking of joining us, there’s never been a more exciting time.
We have over 3,500 staff who are based in 20 offices across the UK.
We particularly welcome candidates from an ethnic minority background and other underrepresented groups to apply, as we work to continually improve our ability to represent the places and communities we support through our work.
Find out more about what it's like to work in a digital, data and technology role at DLUHC including our culture, ways of working, career progression and staff benefits. You can also read the DLUHC Digital blog to learn about the work we're doing.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic with great people and communication skills coupled with the technical expertise to deliver the vision of the DLUHC Data Strategy. Specifically, you will:
• lead on the strategic delivery of federated interoperable data ecosystem across DLUHC
• own the strategy and roadmaps to transition from the ‘as is’ state to the ‘to be’ vision and manage the transitional states
• work closely with existing teams within DLUHC, providing them with the necessary support and guidance to enable them to deliver their components of the interoperable data ecosystem
• commission work from contractors, building strong commercial relationships to ensure delivery of high value outputs
• work closely with the Grade 7 Data Governance Manager to embed the FAIR Data Principles into the delivered interoperable data ecosystem
• oversee the adoption of data standards within data systems across DLUHC
• be part of the Data Transformation Programme leadership and actively contributing to the reporting and advice given to DLUHC senior officials, the Steering Group and the Data Board, clearly communicating the nature of the developments, the complexities, and what is being delivered
• influence the wider government data landscape and best practices. Connect with peers across Government and industry to help make DLUHC a leader in data enabled operations
• develop a high-performing team, empowering them to take decisions, motivating them to do their best
Person specification
We will use the essential criteria below to evaluate you during the recruitment process. Make sure your CV and cover letter details how you meet the criteria.
You will have:
- experience working as an Enterprise Architect, or similar role, with a proven track record of delivering interoperable data systems, maintaining and delivering roadmaps, and the adoption of data standards
- track record of building effective collaborative relationships at all levels, both internal and external to the department, with a wide range of partners and delivering results through these partnerships to meet long-term strategic needs
- proven ability to synthesise complex issues effectively and at pace to all levels of the organisation including senior leaders: making it accessible to non-technical stakeholders and to use evidence and sound judgement to influence decision makers
- leadership of a team to deliver a strategic vision through motivating and valuing colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- ability to see the bigger picture and apply strategic thinking, including in times of change, and connect into government-wide activities
- delivery at pace through an agile team, setting clear objectives, managing several competing business priorities, and ensuring delivery to tight deadlines
- experience of working on data transformation or significant data maturity improvements in a large complex organisation
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £67,280, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities contributes £18,165 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
We are for everyone
At DLUHC we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.
We would strongly recommend that applicants get in touch with the vacancy manager to find out more information about this role.
CV and Cover Letter Declaration
We recruit based on your knowledge and skills, and not background, gender or ethnicity - this is called name blind recruitment.
Please remove references to your:
- name/title
- educational institutions
- age
- gender
- email address
- postal address
- phone number
- nationality/immigration status
You will need to merge your CV and covering letter into one document. When submitting your application Applied will ask you to upload a CV, when doing this you should upload your merged document of your CV and covering letter.
Most of our campaigns utilise multiple assessors and so it is possible that your application would be viewed by different assessors.
At sift, through your CV and covering letter we will be assessing:
- Experience
- Technical
Your covering letter should be no more than 1 page referencing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
The interview will be of a blended nature consisting of behaviour and strength based questions as listed in the advert. The strength based questions will require natural responses from the candidates. The following behaviours will be assessed:
- Seeing the big picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
In addition, the Vacancy Manager has requested that you undergo a test at the interview stage. Details on the topic of the test will be revealed within the invites to interview. The test will look to assess Technical skills.
In full the campaign will test the below Success Profile Elements:
Experience: Experience will be assessed by the test and at sift around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the person specification.
Technical: Technical will be assessed by the test and at sift around the essential skills and criteria as listed in the person specification.
Behaviours: Seeing the big picture, Making Effective Decisions, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing
Strengths: The strength based questions will require natural responses from the candidates at interview
We do not consider direct CV applications – you must apply for this role via the application link on Civil Service Jobs:
Please note that near miss offers may be made at the lower grade to candidates who do not meet the grade criteria for this campaign
Group 1 DDaT roles
DLUHC has implemented the DDaT capability framework for Group 1 roles. Applicants that are successful at the sift stage will be required to complete a capability assessment at interview.
DLUHC will honour completed capability assessments for this role from other Government Departments for existing Civil Servants. Please provide a copy of your capability assessment to the Hiring Manager when applying. If you have any queries on pay, please contact the Hiring Manager.
Salary is determined by performance at interview, within the range advertised. Each experience or technical skill is assessed between 1-3, representing working towards, at or above the job level requirements. You are awarded a proficiency level accordingly, and you will be given opportunities at least once a year to re assess your capability and progress through the pay scale within your grade. An additional digital allowance may be payable depending on level of assessed capability.
Candidates moving from another government department have the option to retain their current salary where the principle for implementation is there is no detriment where existing pay exceeds the indicative level. Where individuals are at a lower salary than their assessed level, they will receive an upward adjustment.
Grade 6 Group 1 DDaT salary
- The salary for this role will between £73,578 - £79,266 (London), £67,280 - £72,960 (National) depending on the proficiency level assessment.
- An additional digital allowance may be payable depending on the level of assessed capability up to £11,335
- For applicants in receipt of existing allowances, we will assess each case individually and aim to match the digital allowance implemented with no detriment.
- For existing civil servants, the usual policy on level transfer and promotion will apply and is non-negotiable
Benefits
Transfers across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018:
Any move to DLUHC from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
For further information about the benefits available to DLUHC employees, please see the attached Candidate Pack.
Location
- London
- Wolverhampton
- Darlington*
- Bristol
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Birmingham
There may be opportunities for candidates to work flexibly depending on the business needs. This will be discussed with the vacancy manager on a case-by-case basis if you are successful for the role.
*Please note: The Darlington Economic Campus is a pioneering new cross-government hub which will bring together people across departments and public organisations to play an active role in the most important economic issues of the day. The work of the Campus will make a real difference to people both across the UK and internationally. There will be substantial career opportunities and exciting prospects - a career at the Campus means you will be working at the heart of Government, with access to the benefits and fantastic opportunities offered by the civil service. This role is based at DLUHC and we will be joined on the campus by:
- HM Treasury
- Department for International Trade
- Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Office for National Statistics
- Department for Education
For further information on the DEC, please take a look at the attached DEC candidate pack.
Sift and Interview dates
Sifting is envisaged to take place from Tuesday 30/04/2024 with interview dates to be confirmed. All interviews are currently being held remotely via videocall.
Reserve List
In the event that we identify more appointable candidates than we currently have posts available, we will hold applicant details on a reserve list for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made. This may include roles at a lower grade. Candidates placed on a reserve list will be informed of this. Due to the length of time CTC checks can take, our HR Shared Services team will contact reserve list candidates for London based roles to commence CTC checks. Those candidates who do not wish to remain on the reserve list should contact recruitment@levellingup.gov.uk to be removed from the reserve list.
CTC (Counter-terrorism Clearance):
Important note
Successful candidates for roles based in our 2 Marsham Street building must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check and the process can take up to 8 weeks to complete.
Please note that successful candidates will need to pass the CTC security checks – this requires you to have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years. Please refer to the DLUHC Notes on Security Clearance section of our Candidate Pack for further information on Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC).
Candidates should also note that with effect from 1st August 2018 the department will also check all applicants who are successful at interview, against the Internal Fraud Database (IFD) held by the Cabinet Office. In accordance with the Civil Service Internal Fraud Policy, any applicant who is included on the IFD will be refused employment by DLUHC. Please see the Candidate Pack for further information on the Internal Fraud Database.
Before starting your application it’s very important to make sure that you are eligible to apply and meet the Civil Service nationality requirements. All candidates are expected to read the information provided in the DLUHC candidate pack regarding nationality requirements and rules
Candidate Pack Information
Please see attached Candidate pack for further information.
Internal Fraud Database
The Internal Fraud function of the Fraud, Error, Debt and Grants Function at the Cabinet Office processes details of civil servants who have been dismissed for committing internal fraud, or who would have been dismissed had they not resigned. The Cabinet Office receives the details from participating government organisations of civil servants who have been dismissed, or who would have been dismissed had they not resigned, for internal fraud. In instances such as this, civil servants are then banned for 5 years from further employment in the civil service. The Cabinet Office then processes this data and discloses a limited dataset back to DLUHC as a participating government organisations. DLUHC then carry out the pre employment checks so as to detect instances where known fraudsters are attempting to reapply for roles in the civil service. In this way, the policy is ensured and the repetition of internal fraud is prevented.
For more information please see- Internal Fraud Register
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
