Deputy Director of Data Technology

UK Research andamp; Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a permanent Deputy Director of Data Technology. This is an SCS1-equivalent position, where you will shape one of the UK''s most significant public data programmes - building the platforms that will power discovery, policy, and innovation for years to come. You will be joining a collaborative organisation with a unique mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, and drive growth, that values inclusion, professional growth, and impact at scale. UKRI is investing in the future of research and innovation - and data is at the heart of it. We are building a modern, cloud-native, AI-ready data ecosystem to unlock insights, power discovery, and strengthen UK competitiveness. We invest £10 billion of public funding each year to support world-class research and innovation. From medicines and climate research to advanced engineering and AI, our investments help advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth. These projects are undertaken across Universities, companies and other research organisations (including UKRI''s own institutes and centres) in the UK and internationally. UKRI offers flexible working arrangements, strong commitment to professional development, and an exciting chance to collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple research councils solving challenging problems at the intersection of data, governance, and organisational transformation. As Deputy Director of Data Technology, you will provide the technical ..... full job details .....