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Director of DDaT
Job summary
Following significant investment in core platforms, VisitBritain and VisitEngland are poised to apply modern digital, data and emerging technologies that underpins the BTA’s mission to drive economic growth from international tourism and lead the regenerative growth of England’s visitor economy.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who will engage across our organisation to ensure we deliver on our ambitions to deliver real time localised data for Government and the industry, engaging and compelling content to potential visitors, operate in a secure cyber environment and harness AI and new technologies to empower our teams.
You will be a key part of the senior leadership team leading our DDaT programme, influencing and supporting change across the organisation, ensuring that we are forward looking in our use of technology and directly managing a team of technical and research specialists. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive, with 3 direct reports, up to a team of 30, and an annual budget of c.£7m.
Job description
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- Flexible Working – We work to make flexibility a reality, and welcome conversations of flexible working from day one.
- Annual Leave – You will get 25 days annual leave when you join, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service plus you will get an additional 2.5 ‘Privilege Days’ each year.
- Generous Pension – We have a defined contribution pension scheme with a maximum employer contribution of 11% of the annual salary.
- Enhanced Parental and Family Leave Policies.
- Group Life Assurance for 3x of annual basic salary (rules apply).
- Commitment to Learning – We are committed to developing and supporting learning, and we have a wide internal L&D offer, with on the job learning opportunities, mentoring schemes, and formal training. We dedicate and provide a minimum of 5 days a year for employees to focus on their own learning.
- Bicycle Scheme loans.
- Eye Care Voucher.
- Staff discounts on VisitBritain Shops.
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
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek to create an inclusive workplace that welcomes everyone and celebrates all identities and perspectives. We give everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential by building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.
Create an account on https://visitbritain.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Visitbritain-Vacancies-3472?SiteID=12281 and complete an application with personal statement highlighting your suitability for the role and submit it.
The shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with the selection panel.
For more information on our interview process, please navigate to - https://www.visitbritain.org/careers
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further information
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : recruitment@visitbritain.org
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@visitbritain.org
Further information
https://www.visitbritain.org/recruitment-and-selection-complaint-policyhttps://www.visitbritain.org/
Salary range
- £125,000 - £135,000 per year