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Director of Digital and Analysis- Marine Management Organisation (MMO)

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£86,000 a year
5 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Presentation skills
Change leadership
AI
Analytics

Full job description

Details

Reference number

473027

Salary

£86,000

Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the recruitment principles.

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB). Internal transfers for colleagues into and out of MMO is not possible as the Statutory Continuity of Employment does not apply given MMO is a different employer to Civil Service.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

SCS Pay Band 1

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Marine Management Organisation

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

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Location

Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Preston, York

About the job

Job summary

The Director of Data and Analysis provides strategic leadership for data governance, data analytics, and information systems across the organisation.

Recent work on MMOs high level structure and organisation strategy has highlighted the challenging context MMO faces and the need for a systemic and strategic approach to driving and delivering change across the business. These changes include transforming MMOs services and its approach to delivery in place, reaching into every part of MMOs activity. Delivering the data and analysis that MMO requires will need both diligent and effective management and broad engagement across both the business and its stakeholders. Working across organisational boundaries, delivering through others and building effective relationships with customers and stakeholders will be a significant part of the leadership role for data and analysis.

Working with the MMO Chief Scientific Advisor and Chief Statistician, the role holder will develop an evidence and evaluation strategy, to underpin the evidence necessary to inform regulatory decision making and the demonstration of progress reporting for the outcomes framework and other statutory reporting obligations.

This role ensures the MMO and its service are supported by secure, modern data services, robust data-driven insights and compliance with the statutory requirements for data governance, protection and security. The postholder will, in conjunction with the Director of Transformation, under the MMO CEO and lead the transformation of data and digital platforms that support environmental protection, regulatory enforcement, marine licensing, and scientific research.

Job description

The role holder will provide strategic visible leadership and direction to data and analysis transformation and business as usual delivery, as well as having a proven strengths in communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

This will include the programme of change to deliver the Data Transformation programme, and use their delivery expertise to drive effective delivery, overcome barriers and engage stakeholders and staff. They will also provide professional support, persuasive argument and challenge to both the programme team but also the ELT (SCS) sponsors tasked with leading elements of the transformation. These will be a mixture of virtual and co-located teams because of the dispersed National locations of our teams. This role is critical to driving the delivery of MMO Data and Analysis strategy and approach to complement service transformation, fundamentally reshaping how the MMO operates.

The post holder will shape and lead strategic data and analytics that will make a significant and lasting difference through their work and your ability to influence others. To achieve this they will need vision, drive, and creativity. They will foster ongoing service flexibility, future proof business services in line with the MMO approach to Service Transformation and use creative solutions to sustain best practice in close collaboration with other ELT Directors and Defra Group partners. They will be a champion and figurehead across the team.

The post holder will also lead on business planning and workforce planning for them Directorate and work with colleagues to ensure our strong management control and milestone delivery across the wider function. To achieve this, they will combine knowledge of the strategic direction of MMO and align this with the corporate direction. The post holder will be accountable for the development framework led people to keep developing their skills and capability, improve our use of data and information, streamline process and organisational structures, and give our people the technology and digital tools they need to succeed.

The Director of Data & Analysis holds full accountability for the strategic direction, operational delivery, and integrity of MMOs data ecosystem. This includes responsibility for the performance of the D&A directorate, oversight of digital suppliers, and stewardship of data as a critical organisational asset. The post-holder reports directly to the MMO CEO and operates with a high degree of autonomy and discretion.

The post-holder has overall responsibility for the success and impact of data initiatives across MMO, including governance, innovation, and insight delivery.
Accountable for ensuring that data strategy aligns with MMOs organisational goals, enabling evidence-based decision-making and long-term value creation.
Building and mentoring data teams, fostering a culture of innovation.
Accountable for delivery by Chief Statistician to provide robust and credible statistical information to support marine policy and management including commissions to inform Ministerial decision making.
Accountable as SRO for data security and data protection for the MMO. This includes putting measures in place, and monitoring/responding to data breaches.
Accountable for delivery by Head of IT and Service management in the continuity of several live digital services used by customers. These include the Fish Export Service, facilitating exports of fish to EU and beyond, and Marine Case Management Systems which allow developers to apply and attain marine licences for activities in Englands Seas.
Holds budgetary discretion and over data programmes, including investment in platforms, tools, and external expertise.
Accountable for the performance and delivery of digital suppliers, including Cefas and DDTS, ensuring that service levels are met and contracts deliver value.
Accountable for data governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring that MMOs data practices meet legal, ethical, and operational standards
Plays a key role in corporate decision-making, advising the Executive Team and Board on data strategy and organisational performance.
Influences MMOs approach to innovation, service delivery, and policy through data-driven leadership and strategic foresight.

Person specification

Essential criteria

Proven track record of driving large-scale digital, data, or technology transformation. You excel at turning complex strategy into practical, user-centred delivery within a scientific, regulatory, or complex operational environment.
Demonstrated expertise in leveraging data, robust analytics, and emerging technologies (such as AI) to shape evidence-based decisions, inform strategic policy, and build future-proof platforms.
Exceptional ability to communicate, build relationships, and influence across diverse groupsfrom technical experts, senior executive boards, and ministers to external partners and grassroots communities with varying levels of digital literacy.
A supportive and inspiring leader who empowers high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. You foster an inclusive culture of innovation, continuous learning, and capability development across remote and co-located environments.
Strong experience overseeing data governance, information security, and technical infrastructure while managing budgets, major supplier relationships, and statutory compliance with integrity and political sensitivity.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £86,000, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs contributes £24,914 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

As part of the application process, candidates are asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement (no more than 1000 words) on how your relevant skills and experience meet the essential criteria. Completed applications must be submitted to CS Jobs no later than the closing date of 23:55 31st August 2026.

Sift

A sift will be conducted against the essential criteria and will assess your experience.

Applications will be assessed by the selection panel and shortlisted. (please note: feedback is not given at the shortlist stage)

Assessment

If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to take part in an Individual Leadership Assessment (ILA) advance of the final panel interview. This assessment will not result in a pass or fail decision. Rather, it is designed to support the panels decision making and highlight areas for the panel to explore further at interview.

Full details of the assessment process will be provided to shortlisted candidates at the earliest opportunity.

For further information regarding the assessments please visit - https://scs-assessments.co.uk/

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.

As part of the process there may be assessment of skills either by a presentation or simulated exercise with follow up questions. Full details of the requirements will be given to shortlisted candidates ahead of their interview.

SELECTION AND FEEDBACK

Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible, and will offer the opportunity to discuss feedback for all candidates who reached interview. A reserve list will be held for up to 12 months, which we may use to fill future suitable vacancies.

EXPECTED TIME LINE

We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for assessments or interviews. You are therefore asked to note the below timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process, to meet the dates given.

Please note that these dates are only indicative may be subject to change. If you anticipate any difficulties attending, please alert [email protected] upon application.

The anticipated timetable is as follows:

Advert Closing date: 23:55, Monday 31st August

Shortlist: W/C 14th September

Assessments: W/C 21st September

Panel Interviews: W/C 5th October

It is expected that interviews will be conducted in-person in London, however this will be confirmed during the shortlisting process and successful candidates will be informed accordingly.

Reasonable Adjustment

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments for Disability Confident Scheme applicants and will try to remove any barriers so you're not at a disadvantage during the selection/recruitment process/ Interview / assessment including; allowing extra time during selection tests: ensuring that information is provided in an accessible format or; by providing training. We're also committed to interviewing all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role applied for.
If you feel that you may need a reasonable adjustment to be made, or you'd like to discuss the disability confident scheme In more detail please contact us in the first instance. If you wish to receive a hard copy of the information, or in an alternative format e.g. Audio, Braille or large font then please contact: [email protected]

Further Information

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact: [email protected]

Reserve lists

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitable vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview.

Complaints

Civil Service Commission Selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit, on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of appointment on the basis of merit by fair and open competition. 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; [email protected]

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission at [email protected] and more information can be found at www.civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

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

This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.

As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

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.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Name : SCS Recruitment Team
Email : [email protected]

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