Job summary
Keeping people safe and healthy matters and that�s what we do at the Health and Safety Executive. Every day, everyone on the team contributes to protecting lives and we apply our expertise to help influence change in mindsets about health and safety throughout industry. We undertake world-class science to build our knowledge about safe working practices, and then apply that understanding to the workplace, guiding every part of the economy to function safely. And when accidents happen, we investigate and hold those at fault to account whilst ensuring that lessons are learnt across industries. We are a modern, independent, data driven Regulator and we are proud to have made Great Britain one of the safest places to work in the world.
Technology, data, and digital services underpins everything that HSE does. We are a knowledge organisation, with a wealth of experience in keeping people safe. It is the responsibility of the Information and Technology Services Division (ITS) to ensure that everyone in the organisation can access our data and information, to share it and to use it to make effective decisions. ITS support over 3000 colleagues working across Great Britain and, our services keep inspectors functioning effectively and efficiently on industrial sites nationwide, from oil platforms in the North Sea to our deepest mines and quarries.
Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 29 hours across 4 days per week.
Job description
This is an exciting time to join HSE. A series of change programmes are delivering new Digital IT solutions to replace legacy systems and improve processes. Each programme supports a specific operational area within HSE, but there will be commonality across the solution building blocks that require designing and integrating. There is a blend of internal and 3rd party resources to deliver these programmes.
HSE Information and Technology Services Division includes an Enterprise Architecture (EA) Team, responsible for the development of an Enterprise Architecture (including Business, Data, Applications and Technology domains), defining and executing technology strategy, and for directing and assuring the delivery of new IT Solutions.
You will oversee the Data Architecture domain within HSE EATeam, working closely with Business and Application Architecture. You will develop and help manage HSE Corporate Data Models, Data Architecture principles and standards.
This includes building and maintaining a well-defined understanding of HSE as a whole and linking HSE Data building blocks to HSE business functions and processes. You will understand the strategic data needs of the organisation and use this to develop all aspects of Data Architecture. You will work closely with business stakeholders to ensure data models and definitions are fit for purpose.
You will assist in the review and governance of Change Programme Solution Designs from a Data Architecture perspective, ensuring strategic alignment, and compliant with EA collateral ( Corporate Data Model, Data principles)
We are a learning team, and everyone is encouraged to undertake training, development and courses that will keep them and the team current and excited by new opportunities. The team works well because everyone�s contributions and ideas are listened to and valued, and we can only grow and improve if there is an enthusiasm to explore our disciplines and try new ways of working.
Person specification
Main Duties:
Develop data architecture within the Enterprise Architecture Team Develop corporate data models and definitions Support the development of HSE�s data governance Build and maintain a thorough understanding of HSE processes, including close engagement with operational colleagues to determine Data and Information requirements, Support and govern Change Programmes and Solution Design activity, identifying technology & business improvement opportunities Collaborate with HSE�s BI/MI, Data Science & Statistician teams
Essential experience and skills required
Experience of delivering data architecture at corporate / cross�programme level to support enterprise architecture Experience of delivering data architecture in a regulatory context Experience of formal data modelling notation & definitions Experience of working in a professional IT programme/project management environment, collaborating with suppliers, government partners and end users Ability to communicate with & influence business and technical stakeholders Effective facilitation skills, experience of running workshops with business and technical stakeholders
This post can be based in any of the advertised HSE locations (excluding our London office). It should be assumed that the successful candidate will be required to attend our Bootle HQ on an occasional basis for various activities , collaborative working, supporting, and training colleagues. There may also be a requirement to attend other HSE sites for project work. For further information about HSE locations please click the following link
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �45,954, Health and Safety Executive contributes �13,312 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and careerCarer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leaveParental leave benefitsAs a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.
