Deputy Director for Data (Infected Blood Compensation Authority)
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £76,000 to £117,800 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 413649/1 |
Summary
In recognition of the hurt caused by the infected blood scandal and highlighted by the Infected Blood Inquiry (IBI), the government has accepted the moral case for a compensation scheme to pay compensation to those infected and affected. This is a unique opportunity to shape, design and implement a data function that provides both capability and assurance to the newly formed authority - alongside building high performing teams. We welcome applications on promotion.
Are you a visionary data leader ready to tackle some of the most complex and impactful data challenges facing the nation?
As our Deputy Director of Data, you will be the architect of our future, forging critical data-sharing pathways with pivotal national services, including the NHS, HMRC, and DWP. You will join a dedicated, mission-focused organisation and lead highly motivated, high-performing teams equipped with modern infrastructure and cutting-edge tools.
- Lead the strategic design and implementation of a robust data platform for the newly formed authority, ensuring both capability and assurance for the Infected Blood Inquiry compensation scheme.
- Forge critical data-sharing partnerships with key national services, including NHS, HMRC, and DWP, to facilitate the efficient and accurate delivery of compensation.
- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing data teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, leveraging modern infrastructure and cutting-edge tools.
- Deputise for the Director of Data, representing the directorate at executive committee and board levels, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Drive data innovation and deliver impactful solutions to complex data challenges, ensuring the compensation scheme is underpinned by reliable, high-quality data.
- Ensure data governance, compliance, and ethical data handling are embedded across all data operations, maintaining public trust and safeguarding sensitive information.
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