We are looking for a Head of Data Strategy and Architecture to join us in a key new role at the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

At RSH we regulate for a viable, efficient and well governed social housing sector able to deliver quality homes and services for current and future tenants. We do this by setting standards and carrying out robust regulation, taking appropriate action where needed.

When you join us, you’ll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

Job Description:

As the Head of Data Strategy and Architecture, you will work to develop and deliver a business wide data strategy, implementing the required data architecture allowing access to and use of the regulator’s current data, and likely future requirements, to be optimised.  You will play a lead role in the design and implementation of the data strategy, taking responsibility for defining, establishing, reviewing and maintaining our data architecture.

Experienced with cloud data management, database, data warehouse and data lake design and implementation, ideally within a Microsoft Azure tenancy, you’ll work to ensure clear ETL pathways and pipeline data ingestion from data sources to enable RSH to maximise the access to and use of our data. This will include working with colleagues responsible for our digital infrastructure, to lead the development of an advanced analytics platform and data solution, delivering the required infrastructure, architecture and tools so that RSH can develop its data maturity and increase analytical and data visualisation capacity and scope.  You will also work to embed data management and increase data literacy across RSH, providing access to tools and training to allow RSH to develop its data capabilities and capacity. 

Responsibilities:

As our successful candidate, you should have strong experience of data strategy and data architecture delivery, along with extensive knowledge and experience of improving the quality of data and enabling organisations and systems to interoperate through the establishment of data architecture standards. You will have a proven record of creating and executing strategies for data and data technology and will have experience around database and data warehouse design.

General Information:

Why work at RSH?

At RSH, we offer a range of excellent benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Our staff survey results consistently show that most staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is the flexible and hybrid working and family friendly policies that support work life balance.

We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits.  Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website.

Location

We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working.

This role can be based out of any of RSH’s core offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements and staff can benefit from working from home for part of their hours. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.


Interviews

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 17^th March and will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Benefits and Salary 

At RSH, we offer a competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our website.

The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award. In addition, when the probation period is successfully completed, a performance related bonus may be awarded, based on appraisal ratings at the end of the qualifying appraisal year.

Things you need to know 

Application process

For more information on the role, please see the attached Role Profile.

To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our website.

We carry out anonymous shortlisting as part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, as part of this commitment.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits of a diverse organisation.

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