Data and Information Technical Specialist - 10326
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Finance, Knowledge & Information Management
£34,879
We are looking for a Data and Information Technical Specialist to manage our data and information resources acquisitions and oversee the financial management of the Data and Systems portfolio.
The successful candidate will manage the procurement and contract management of our 3rd party data and information resources acquisitions. This requires engagement with the business to write business cases justifying spend and negotiation with 3rd parties to ensure value for money. The individual will also work in partnership with the Defra group to purchase resources under the Defra umbrella to reduce costs and administration.
As part of the acquisition work, once transactions have been completed, the rights and permissions to use the resources needs to be communicated to the business to ensure we do not breach licence terms.
The individual will also play a key role in the financial management of the Data and Systems portfolio. This involves managing the acquisition budget; supporting project managers to manage project finances; working with our Finance Business Partner to forecast spend and ensure compliance; managing spend trackers; attend regular meetings with Data and Systems Deputy Director to report on finances.
The successful candidate will manage the procurement and contract management of our 3rd party data and information resources acquisitions. This requires engagement with the business to write business cases justifying spend and negotiation with 3rd parties to ensure value for money. The individual will also work in partnership with the Defra group to purchase resources under the Defra umbrella to reduce costs and administration.
As part of the acquisition work, once transactions have been completed, the rights and permissions to use the resources needs to be communicated to the business to ensure we do not breach licence terms.
The individual will also play a key role in the financial management of the Data and Systems portfolio. This involves managing the acquisition budget; supporting project managers to manage project finances; working with our Finance Business Partner to forecast spend and ensure compliance; managing spend trackers; attend regular meetings with Data and Systems Deputy Director to report on finances.
The Data Sharing & Access team is part of Data & Systems within FCRM. We are a national team providing technical services, advice and guidance for sharing data and information. Our work includes: managing the Defra Data Services Platform; ensuring our data has discoverable metadata; providing leadership in Approval for Access, Data Flow Mapping, Freedom of Information, Information Resources and Intellectual Property.
We are looking for an individual with:
• Knowledge of the information resources we acquire and how they are acquired, for example: journal subscriptions; borrowing from the British Library; accessing resources through Athens.
• Knowledge of 3rd party data we acquire and our data acquisition process, which includes ensuring we adhere to licence terms and conditions. Training will be provided on interpreting licence terms and conditions and the requirements needed to cascade to the business.
• Experience of project finance management.
• Experience of procurement and contract management.
• Excellent engagement and communication skills.
• Proven record of being a motivated self-starter who manages own workload effectively and is able to prioritise.
• Knowledge of the information resources we acquire and how they are acquired, for example: journal subscriptions; borrowing from the British Library; accessing resources through Athens.
• Knowledge of 3rd party data we acquire and our data acquisition process, which includes ensuring we adhere to licence terms and conditions. Training will be provided on interpreting licence terms and conditions and the requirements needed to cascade to the business.
• Experience of project finance management.
• Experience of procurement and contract management.
• Excellent engagement and communication skills.
• Proven record of being a motivated self-starter who manages own workload effectively and is able to prioritise.
Closing Date: 26th April 2019 at 23:55 hours
Contact Nicola Giles for more information.
Contact details: 07788 435644 / nicola.giles@environment-agency.gov.uk
Location is flexible; however as most of the team is based in Horizon House, regular travel to Bristol is required to attend meetings.
Interviews will take place in Horizon House, Bristol. The provisional dates for interviews are: 29-30 May and 3-4 June.
Contact Nicola Giles for more information.
Contact details: 07788 435644 / nicola.giles@environment-agency.gov.uk
Location is flexible; however as most of the team is based in Horizon House, regular travel to Bristol is required to attend meetings.
Interviews will take place in Horizon House, Bristol. The provisional dates for interviews are: 29-30 May and 3-4 June.
26/04/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.