Data & AI Adoption Lead

Job description

Job summary

Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance

Across government, digital and technology transformation is no longer simply an enabling function; it is central to how public bodies deliver better services, protect resilience, support policyoutcomesand respond to the growing expectations of citizens,businessesand colleagues. Ofgem has a vital role in the UKs energy system, protecting consumers and helping to enable a more secure,fairand sustainable energy future. As theorganisationcontinues to evolve,our newly designed Digital, Data and Security Services(DDSS)teamwill be critical to how Ofgemmodernisesits services, strengthens its platforms and supports wider government priorities.

Ofgem is on an exciting transformational journey. WithinDDSS, we are strengthening the foundations ofbothour entire function and all elements of ourDDSSestate, building greater internalcapabilityand creating the platforms, services and governance needed to support a modern regulator.In short, this is an opportunity to join Ofgem at a pivotal moment and help shape the next stage of its digital, data, security,and technology maturity.

About the role

As the Data and AI Adoption Lead at Ofgem, you will play a key role in improving the organisations ability to use data and AI to make better decisions, develop effective policies and deliver high-quality services. You will lead initiatives to increase data and AI literacy across Ofgem, developing the skills, awareness and confidence needed to and ensure data and AI is properly used and managed. Working closely with stakeholders, youll understand the challenges and obstacles to the exploitation of data and AI within Ofgem. Youll develop learning, assessment and engagement approaches to support the ethical and responsible use of data and AI.

Job description

You will be responsible for:

• Developing the skills and awareness of the organisation in data and AI so that colleagues are better able to identify and exploit opportunities, make informed decisions and understand the associated risks.
• Developing and overseeing data and AI literacy skills assessments to identify capability gaps and support targeted development activity.
• Developing and overseeing a data and AI literacy framework, including a curriculum of training and learning opportunities to improve capability.
• Facilitating a community of data and AI practitioners and champions to promote learning, knowledge sharing and the responsible use of data and AI, while addressing ethical and privacy concerns.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering organisation-wide data and/or AI literacy programmes that resulted in measurable improvements in data and AI literacy, capability and adoption (Lead Criteria).
• Experience of establishing or growing communities of practice, champion networks or professional communities to increase knowledge sharing, engagement and adoption of data, digital or AI capabilities (Lead Criteria).
• Proven experience of designing, implementing and analysing capability or skills assessments to identify learning needs, measure proficiency and inform capability improvement plans.
• Demonstrable understanding of data ethics and privacy principles, including experience of embedding these into learning programmes, guidance and governance.

This is an opportunity to play a significant role in Ofgemsjourney,as part of a newly formed and high-performing team that isshaping a critical governmentorganisationat a time when its work has never been more important.

If you are interested in applying for thisvacancy,please reach out to Lawrence Ha rrison 020 8253 1806 , or via ema il at [email protected].

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Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• You will also be asked to complete a technical test. Details will be included in the invitation to interview.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 49,452, OFGEM contributes 14,326 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Things you need to know

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 (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

As part of your application, you will be asked to upload a 2-page copy of your CV and provide a 1250 word personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [ https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn ].

At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should follow the Civil Service code and be free from any influence or bias. We are committed to making sure interests are recognised, declared and managed appropriately so that we can fulfil our duties as an energy regulator. Our Conflicts of Interest policy outlines the types of interests Ofgem staff must declare before onboarding, and the rules they must follow throughout employment so that we can clearly demonstrate that our decisions are not influenced by private interests.

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

Security

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

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) .

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .

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) (opens in a new window)
• 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 (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) .

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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Lawrence Harris
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.

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Attachments DDSS Role Profile Data and AI Adoption Lead (2B) (Advert) Opens in new window (pdf, 136kB) Data & AI Adoption Lead - Candidate Pack - GR Opens in new window (pdf, 740kB) Terms and Conditions Apr25 Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB)