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Team Lead - Data Technology (Data Unit) - Flexible Working Available

Employer
Department for Transport
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£47,584
Closing date
8 Apr 2020

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Job Details

Location

Hastings, London

About the job

Starting salary: London: £53,044, Hastings: £47,584 (Depending on Location)

Please note this role can be based in either London or Hastings, but the successful candidate is based in Hastings extensive travel to London would be required.

Would you like to play a role in leading a small team delivering data engineering and technology solutions in agile projects which transform the approach to transport data and its use in decision making and in-service delivery?

Would you like to work as part of a growing team of data and digital professionals?

Have you created successful data engineering pipelines that transformed data processes, established or reviewed new data models, implemented data standards, or helped unlock new data assets?

If so, this post in the Data Unit (Analytics and Data Division) at the Department for Transport is for you, and we’d love to hear from you!

Job description

The successful candidate will lead a hands-on data technology team, mostly focused on broad data engineering, part of the Data Unit (DU). The team is responsible for designing new data pipelines, working closely with the Head of the Data Unit, the Strategic Data Manager – Data Delivery Lead, and a wide range of colleagues in Digital Services, such as the Data Architect. The unit offers internal consultancy to improve existing processes, and this role would lead its technology arm.

Working in partnership with colleagues in DfT Digital Service, the team lead will make sure data pipelines are compliant with digital architecture guidelines. They will be a proactive leader in the data engineering space. The Department is a major user of Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The candidate will be expected to either have in-depth knowledge of GCP, or similar experience on other cloud platforms that they would like to apply to GCP. A technology generalist keen to explore GCP would be welcome to apply to this role.

The post provides a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to help revolutionise DFT’s and the wider transport sectors access to and use of data. It will develop the successful candidate’s skills and experience in data engineering. As a technical lead in the Data Unit, you will oversee the work of data practitioners. You will also get the opportunity to use and hone your own coding skills and pursue developments in 20% development time.
The team is located in the Analytics and Data Division (ADD) which is in the Analysis and Science Directorate, but operates in synergy with DfT Digital Service. ADD leads on support to priority projects across the Department.

Some examples include:
• The Bus Open data programme
• A project to ingest and transform big real-time data coming from Highways England APIs to conduct near real time analysis
• Modelling traffic flows through ports
• Modelling the data to improve the use of and gaining insight from HR data
 

Responsibilities

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•Line-managing a small team of data technologists
•Managing, mentoring and coaching data professionals
•Working as part of a flexible and agile team – with data scientists, data engineers, architects, user researchers and digital leads to deliver projects.
•Develop fit for purpose, resilient, scalable and future-proof data integration and data process-flow services to meet user needs.
•Implementation of data integration and data process-flow systems ensuring secure operation, integrity of systems and availability, in collaboration with our Digital Service
•Supporting cross-departmental Data Engineering community activities
•Setting the strategic direction for data integration services
•Collaboration with others to review and challenge specifications and identify opportunities for a more strategic approach to delivering data integration services.
•Evolve data engineering standards in line with best practice and develop the capabilities of data engineers, collaborating with partners to establish departmental standards for data operations.
•In collaboration with DfT Digital Service, ensure the data infrastructure remains performant, available and secure at all times, developing contingency and failsafe platform solutions
•Effectively translate and accurately communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as facilitating discussions within a multidisciplinary team.
•Provide constructive feedback to your colleagues to improve everyone’s skills and working relationships.
•Using your technical, data and standards skills to provide advice and support to transport projects from a data perspective.
•Seize opportunities for innovation to suggest and lead ideas which you can then see through to delivery.

About you
The successful candidate will have:
•Experience coordinating and/or managing small teams of technology professionals, such as developers or engineers
•Expertise in integrating and separating data feeds in order to map, produce, transform and test new data products at an enterprise level.
•Expertise in data modelling principles, understanding the opportunity for re-use and alignment between data models in different functional areas.
•Cloud Data experience. Knowledge and understanding of the current stack, Google Cloud Platform, is not mandatory but you will be expected to quickly transfer your knowledge in any cloud supplier to GCP.

About us
We are part of the Department for Transport (DfT). DfT is a great place to work, and our ‘one team’ approach really makes a difference. We value our staff and that’s why we’re committed to nurturing an inclusive environment across the Department.
You’ll be part of an innovative organisation that invests in all our people, ensuring we have the diverse skills to deliver transport that moves Britain ahead now and into the future.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Leadership
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • DDaT Framework -Senior Data Engineer - Data analysis and synthesis
  • DDaT Framework -Senior Data Engineer - Data Development Process
  • DDaT Framework - Senior Data Engineer - Data Integration Design
  • DDaT Framework - Senior Data Engineer - Programming and build (data engineering)
  • DDaT Framework - Senior Data Engineer - Metadata Management
  • DDaT Framework - Senior Data Engineer - Problem resolution (data)

Benefits "Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits.

This includes:
- a generous annual leave entitlement,
- attractive pension options,
- flexible working,
- good career development opportunities,
- a variety of career paths,
- inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance." Things you need to know Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

The sift is due to take place week commencing week commencing 6th April.

Interviews/assessments are likely to be held week commencing 20th April.

Interview location to be confirmed.

Interviews will likely be held in London. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a security check may be carried out.

How to Apply
When considering applying please look at how your experience relates to the role, please tailor your CV and Personal Statement to reflect the role and provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following in your CV and personal statement:

•Experience coordinating and/or managing small teams of technology professionals, such as developers or engineers
•Expertise in integrating and separating data feeds in order to map, produce, transform and test new data products at an enterprise level.
•Expertise in data modelling principles, understanding the opportunity for re-use and alignment between data models in different functional areas.
•Cloud Data experience. Knowledge and understanding of the current stack, Google Cloud Platform, is not mandatory but you will be expected to quickly transfer your knowledge in any cloud supplier to GCP.

The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. For further information on Success Profiles please click here.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include:

• An interview with one or more exercises

The interview may consist of a range of question types which could include questions about your strengths or how you would respond in any given situation, as well as specific examples of things you have done. You may also be asked to sit a written assessment or present on a particular topic.

Your interview may consist of a range of question types. These may include questions about:

• What energises and motivates you
• How you would manage situations relevant to the role
• Your previous experience
• Your professional skills and knowledge

Further Information

We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.

We may hold a merit list for up to twelve months. During this time, if a similar role is identified and you have been placed on the merit list you may be considered for the post. Within the merit list period, your application form and selection information may be shared across the department and its agencies.

Our office location is currently under review and a new office location will be decided in 2020. Our current office is based in Ashdown House Whilst it is likely that our new office location will also be in Hastings town centre , this may be subject to change and staff will be informed as soon as possible once a new location is confirmed.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Reasonable adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
•Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs

•Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact:

Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected]

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:
Click here to visit Civil Service Commission.

Childcare Vouchers:

Any move to the Department for Transport (DfT) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Apply and further information Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name :   Digital Resourcing Team Email :   [email protected]   Recruitment team : Email :   [email protected] Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/) to visit Civil Service Commission

Company

Transport matters – what we do matters.

Transport touches the lives of everyone in the country. Across road, rail, air, sea and space, our transport networks affect homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and more. It’s how we deliver goods to our shops, get people to work and reunite with our loved ones. Our staff know how important their work is and how they fit in.

 

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