Data Literacy and Training Lead

Job details

Job reference

P97056

Date posted

10/09/2024

Application closing date

25/09/2024

Location

Exeter (Hybrid)

Salary

The starting salary will be from £48,350 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full-time

Job category/type

IT and Digital

Attachments

DIGITAL/DATA LITERACY AND TRAINING LEAD JD.pdf

Data Literacy and Training Lead

Job description

Digital Transformation department

Full time (36.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working – This is a hybrid role that offers flexible working between home and our Streatham Campus.

The Digital team are recruiting a Data Literacy and Training Lead to work within our Enterprise Data Programme, an enabler of Strategy 2030: “to use the power of our education and research, through our people, place and partnerships to lead progress towards a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.” The programme will implement a new Enterprise Data Service providing a centralised data capability including:

Clear data governance, ownership and stewardship

Expert support to data consumers through increased data analysis and literacy skills

Rapid access to university data assets for decision-making, product development and analyses

New data insights tools and techniques

In this pivotal role, you'll lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver training programs that enhance the data skills of our staff and students, ensuring data-driven decision-making across the University. If you're passionate about fostering a data-informed culture and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic academic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

What you'll be doing…

Lead the development and deployment of the University's data literacy strategy , aligning with Strategy 2030, and drive a data-informed culture through effective training programs and stakeholder collaboration.

Develop and champion the University's data literacy strategy , aligning it with Strategy 2030 and key data principles.

Collaborate with Learning & Development and other key stakeholders to design and implement data literacy training and support initiatives.

Work closely with our Information Governance team to embed data compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements into training materials and data literacy initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices across the University.

Guide the Data Community and empower Data Owners and Stewards , ensuring data quality, governance, and strategic alignment across the University.

Continuously assess and enhance data literacy initiatives , staying ahead of industry trends and providing expert guidance to senior leadership.

Just some of the benefits that come with this role include:

Substantial annual leave package of 41 days!

Incredible USS pension scheme

Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

Flexible Working options

Benefit from fantastic discounts at local and national shops through numerous discount schemes including TOTUM cards

We'll take your personal and professional development very seriously and we'll empower you to keep developing your expert skills and give you access to the latest technologies and platforms

Discounted state-of-the-art fitness centres on all our campuses

Join our Sustainable travel initiative by enjoying discounted bus passes, cycle to work scheme and taking advantage of car sharing incentives. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.

Recognition and Rewards : We have multiple schemes helps us celebrate your contributions.

Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall

We're really looking for…

Expertise in Data Literacy and Governance : Robust understanding of data literacy principles, data governance, data quality, and enterprise- level data management.

Strategic Thinking and Implementation : Ability to develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive data literacy strategy within a complex, rapidly evolving organization.

Strong Communication and Stakeholder Management : Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical abilities and a keen attention to detail, with the capacity to address complex problems and adapt to changing priorities.

Training and Capability Development : Experience in designing and delivering data-focused training and initiatives, successfully improving data skills across diverse professional groups.

Leadership and Team Collaboration : Ability to lead and inspire teams, work effectively within a matrix environment, and foster a collaborative, enthusiastic team culture focused on achieving key priorities.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Apply via our university portal with your CV and a cover letter telling us how great you are and how your skills line up to what we're looking for!

The closing date for this role will be the 25th September and hope to let applicants know outcomes by the 4th October. We anticipate interviews being the October 16th.

More about the Digital Team!

At the University of Exeter, we're embarking on an exciting journey of digital transformation that will reshape the way we educate, research, and collaborate. Our commitment to embracing cutting-edge digital technologies and fostering digital skills development is at the heart of our mission. We are dedicated to working with partners who share our values to enhance our education, research, and partnerships while meeting the evolving needs of our students and colleagues across our campuses.

We work in an agile way and have organised the team into chapters (groups of people with the same skill sets) and squads (made up of people from the chapters who can work autonomously and to their own goals). We want to test and champion new working models in our squads that push the boundaries of inclusivity, location, and flexibility. Our users will be at the heart of everything we do and we'll develop new ways to deliver value, make things easier and generate new income along the way.

Our new team of visionaries is tasked with supporting the University of Exeter 2030 strategy, focusing on:

Simplifying and enhancing the end-to-end digital experience, augmented with physical elements.

Identifying and testing new opportunities through rich data and insights.

Developing innovative digital products, services, and platforms.

Cultivating digital capability, encompassing skills, structure, working methods, technology, data, leadership, and culture.

Check out our Digital Strategy for more info!

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 per cent of our research is of international quality and 47 per cent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further information

For any further enquiries please contact Mariano Sanchez-Luppi m.sanchez- [email protected]