Head of DDaT

Head of Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) - Salary up to £80,000 - (Hybrid based in Wales)

The Organisation

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is at the heart of making sure Wales' natural resources are being used sustainably so that future generations can benefit from them.

If you want to put your technical skills to good use and get involved in exciting projects which impact the lives of everyone here in Wales, we want to hear from you!

Offering agile working, flexible working and remote working with generous annual leave allowances, civil service pension, CPD and a wide range of health & wellbeing benefits ensures that Natural Resources Wales remains an employer of choice for job seekers across Wales and beyond.

NRW are passionate about creative a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. They embrace quality of opportunity irrespective of disability, neurodivergence, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, gender expression and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, culture, or religion. They put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity, and respect at the heart of their values.

NRW are committed to equal opportunities and guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

With over 100 web applications, associated databases and API's, real-time environmental modelling, public alerting and reporting and IOT data collection of over 650 remote locations - interesting and exciting work with purpose is never far away.

Yolk Recruitment is working in partnership with Natural Resources Wales to find them high calibre technical talent from across Wales.

The Opportunity

We are currently working with NRW to recruit their next Head of Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) - a key member of their Leadership Team. You will be driving the modernisation of the technology landscape, spearheading the shift to towards service led and user centric design.

The Role

You will be responsible for a diverse department of c.200 staff, as well as managing third party suppliers with the aim to deliver DDaT solutions that enhance efficiency and improve user experience.

Leading a department of c.200 staff and third party suppliers - responsible for SLA's, contract management, and budget responsibility.
Creating long term strategic plans for the transformation of DDaT and ICT structure in line with the organisations goals
Driving Service Excellence, taking the initiative to gain commitment from stakeholders across the organisation
Manage and plan the iterations of the operating model, ensuring best practices in development, resource planning, financial management and workforce training.
Lead the procurement of new emerging technology solutions in line with business needs.

Requirements

You will have a proven track record of senior leadership within a DDaT environment - demonstrating your experience of how you have shaped and delivered enterprise wide DDaT transformation.

Demonstrable experience of IT or DDaT Leadership.
Experience designing and implementing digital service for both internal and external users.
Strong experience with data management / analytics /science - with the view to leverage data to drive improvements.
Track record of leading and delivering business and technology change.
Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to gain buy in from a diverse range of audiences.

Reward

Aside from working on meaningful projects that positively impact the people of Wales, the successful applicant for this Head of DDaT role will be rewarded with the following:

Salary of up to £80,000
Potential relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (tax free), in line with NRW's relocation policy.
Civil service pension scheme (27.9% employer contribution)
Variety of working patterns
28 days annual leave (increasing annually to 33 days) PLUS 8 bank holidays
CPD ranging from practical to further and higher education courses
Weekly well-being hour
Health and well-being benefits and support
Active & sustainable travel benefits such as Cycle to Work and season ticket loans
Payment of professional membership fees relevant to your roleYolk Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner to Natural Resources Wales and therefore all applications will be managed by the team at Yolk following NRW's own fair and transparent recruitment process