Solutions Data Architect
Intellectual Property Office
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 3rd November 2024
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Data is the most valuable assets to the IPO. We are looking for a key member for our Management Information and Business intelligence (MiBi) services and to Data Architecture team.
We value your skills on Solutions and Data Architecture and Solutionizing. You’ll get to unleash the value in our data and work with modern cloud (Azure) based data services and tools. You’ll be a key stakeholder and accountable on delivering high quality results together with our professional teams in DDaT and Business!
This is a great opportunity to develop IPO data services, grow professionally and also use your experience and hands on capability in data architecture (DA), governance and modelling. On top of that, you’ll be part of our Data community of practices and have experienced DA colleagues to work with in a flexible, positively challenging and inclusive environment.
- Proven digital, data and technology leader, with enterprise and technical architecture experience and a user-driven approach.
- Extensive experience of developing and delivering data architecture.
- Evidence of delivering transformational data enterprise-wide change at pace, balancing the need to plan and deliver for the long term while addressing immediate technical integrity.
- Experience of working with Microsoft technologies such as Power BI, Synapse, ADF, MS SQL server, Azure Datalake, Azure APIM, Visual studio.
- Experience of working with Azure cloud and associated products and tools.
- Experience of using data management tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to produce clear advice on complex data architecture issues.
- Experience of pursuing innovative digital, data and technology approaches to business and/or operational problems.
- Strong software development and application architecture experience, with a good knowledge of open-source technologies, testing and at least one programming language.
- Experience of Data warehousing solutions and techniques.
- Design and build of Data Pipelines.
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office.
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
- Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
- Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite
- Hybrid working with no core hours
- Substantial support for career progression
- 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments
- You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave
Click the 'Apply now' button and complete the application form by complete the personal statement section and uploading an anonymised copy of your current CV.
For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our 'Things you need to know' section below.
Please note after the sift stage, candidates may be placed on hold due to a high volume of applications.
Person specification
Alternatively, If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read.
E-mail: dominic.read@ipo.gov.uk
Telephone: 01633 433189
Additional Information
The following qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory:- Architecture (TOGAF, Azure, DAMA)
- Power Platform
- Power BI
- Synapse
- B.Sc. or higher in STEM, IT, or Business-related fields
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- At interview, a presentation will be used to assess the technical skills listed under how to apply section. Further details will be contained within the interview invitation.
Benefits
For more information about what’s on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please note that benefits may be subject to change.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance.
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance.
Further information on the vetting process can be found at United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
How to apply
- All communications will be electronic therefore it is vitally important that you check your Civil Service Jobs account regularly, as well as your spam/junk email folder
- When making an initial application for this role please ensure that you refer to and have read the attached role profile.
Sift
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist.This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:
Experience
When completing your application form please ensure that you cover the below sections:Personal Statement
When completing your 500 word Personal Statement, please ensure you cover the essential criteria in the attached role profile.CV
Please upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role therefore please ensure that it demonstrates your technical skills and experience against the essential requirements detailed in the role profile document.Interviews
If invited to interview Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strength based questioning will be used.Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation. Details will be provided in the invite to interview information.
Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation.
Interviews for this role will be carried out virtually via Microsoft Teams (video).
IMPORTANT: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.
- There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference.
Applicants to note:
This post is being advertised to Internal, across Government and external candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered.
Should you have any queries or require any assistance in this matter, please contact the IPO Recruitment team at Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk prior to the closing of the post.
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.
If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via; recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
For more information on the IPO’s terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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).
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Job contact :
- Name : IPO Recruitment Team
- Email : Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : Recruitment@ipo.gov.uk
Further information
The Civil Service recruits by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
Complaints Procedure:
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please contact;
Penny Phillpotts
Intellectual Property Office,
Concept House,
Cardiff Road,
Newport,
NP10 8QQ.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/
