Job Title: Head of Data - SC Location: Hybrid/Salisbury or Fareham (occasional travel to site) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate: £1084/day (Umbrella - Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC andamp; Sole Uk national This role will be responsible for defining the cross organisation data purpose and delivering a compelling vision and long-term strategy for data. Guiding and assuring the business to realise this strategy in line with future Sandamp;T and business capability requirements and the aspirations of the Data Strategy for Defence. Define the Data purpose, vision, strategy and associated policy, process and practices. Lead the creation (and assure the implementation and ongoing relevance) of the organization''s data with the Chief Information Officer, and with direction from the organisations Executive. Establish, lead and futureproof the Data system(s) requirement ensuring an agile, future focussed delivery model with a clear long term strategic vision that recognises the complex and uncertain nature of data. Manage assurance of data holdings in line with regulatory, statutory, departmental and contractual requirements. Design the data governance function; providing governance, policy, assurance, access to data management specialist training and in depth technical support to upskill the organisation as a whole over time and in line with current best practice leveraging cross department skills. Build and maintain external partnerships ..... full job details .....