Head of Essex Centre for Data Analytics
- Employer
- Essex County Council
- Location
- Chelmsford, Essex
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- 28 Nov 2019
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- Sector
- Corporate Services, Corporate Management Team, IT
- Job role
- Head of Service
- Contract Type
- Contract
*This is a 3 year FTC*
The Essex Centre for Data Analytics (ecda) is a new collaborative venture between Essex County Council, Essex Police and University of Essex. The aim of ecda is to make Essex an international leader in using the power of data science and artificial intelligence in public policy – inspiring innovation and working collaboratively to ensure Essex is developing data-led insight to strengthen the approach to predictive/preventative solutions so that interventions can be made as early as possible. Central to the delivery of ecda is a new and unique opportunity for a Head of Essex Centre for Data Analytics.
The Opportunity
Responsible for driving cultural and organisational change in sharing data, the Head of the Essex Centre for Data Analytics will work closely with a diverse stakeholder community to:
- Ensure the capabilities developed align strongly with shared strategic priorities
- Identify key business challenges that improved use of data can support
- Ensure approaches to sharing information are future proofed
- Ensure insight leads to action.
You will:
- Lead, manage and identify resources and pipeline projects; delivered through a network of analysts, and supported by service-specific staff responsible for datasets.
- Implement and oversee a rigorous approach to developing cases for investment and measuring impact.
- Manage the ecda budget and contract arrangements with suppliers, including a data sharing platform.
- Procure, instruct and manage the delivery of relevant solutions.
Visit https://www.workingforessex.com to find out more or contact Antonia Edwards-Williamson on 0333 013 5888 for a confidential discussion.
To apply, please email a copy of your CV with a supporting statement to a.edwardswilliamson@essex.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is 28th November 2019.
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