Head of Enterprise Data Engineering

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeSalary Minimum: 67,000 East Kilbride, 68,750 Milton Keynes (including the 1,750 allowance) and 72,000 for London, also inclusive of a 5,000 allowance.Existing Civil Servants would receive the greater of (i) the pay range minima or (ii) a 10% increase in current salary, if applying on promotion.A non-pensionable, non-consolidated specialist allowance may be offered up to 20,000 depending on demonstration of skills, competence, experience and location.A non-pensionable, non-consolidated Location Allowance of up to 5,000 may also apply, subject to location.Contract: PermanentLocation: London, Milton Keynes, East Kilbride you will be required to work from this location in line with FCDO policies on Hybrid Working (minimum 60% in the office).We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our Information and Digital Directorate is responsible for delivering the Foreign Secretarys ambition to make the FCDO the most technologically integrated and innovative foreign ministry globally. This involves harnessing digital, data, technology, IT security and information management to deliver our diplomatic, development and consular aims while keeping our people and information safe and secure.We are currently looking for a Data Engineering leader with outstanding technical skills to improve the use of data to inform all our decision making, as well as leading our approach to how we deliver analytics to users.Working alongside senior team members, youll identify, plan, develop, and deliver data services and specific technical approaches for Data Engineers across the whole of the FCDO. There will also be opportunity to deepen your expertise through our online learning platform, visits to overseas offices, and networking with data leaders in other government departments.For your team, youll provide inspirational technical leadership and career development. This will be achieved by overseeing the development of learning and career pathways, capability assessment criteria, (including for recruitment), aiming to foster high performance. Your team will be responsible for production of key data products across our new Microsoft Azure based Data Platform and across other cloud-based data warehouses, including Oracle and AWS systems. Youll make evidenced-based decisions on the best tools, platforms, services and content to support the wider profession.Youll present data to senior leaders, explaining clearly the opportunities while balancing limitations, risks and ethics. At every opportunity, youll work across UK Government and the international community to identify areas for collaboration, and promotion of success.You have a successful track record of mediating and strengthening relationships, managing stakeholder expectations, and handling complex, high-risk discussions under time constraints. As an expert in the data development process, you establish enterprise-scale data integration procedures across the data development life cycle and effectively manage resources. You also excel in data innovation, investigating emerging trends in data-related approaches, performing horizon-scanning for the organisation, and introducing innovative ways of working.With confidence in data integration design, you establish standards, keep them up to date, and ensure adherence to best practices across industry and government. Problem-solving is a strong suit, including anticipating challenges, understanding their broader impact, and helping others develop the same capability. Your senior leadership experience includes delivering modern solutions to data-driven organisations. Plus, you have an expert understanding of data platforms built on cloud environments (e.g. Azure), including data transformation, monitoring, and storage. This is demonstrated by your ability to plan, prioritise, and communicate your teams work effectively, balancing both long-term strategy and immediate demands.For more information on these skills, see the outline in

Head of Data Engineering

role in the Profession Capability Framework.We encourage applications from all communities, so that we reflect the very best of 21 st

century Britain. Everyone here gets the support to develop their skills and capabilities as well as benefits that help to make the most of life in and out of work, including a Civil Service pension.Use your talent and experience to shape our nations future, and deliver tangible improvements to millions of lives, including your own.