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We are looking for a senior data leader to head our Indexing Team, delivering the trusted service at the heart of Scotland’s data linkage infrastructure.
This post involves leading our Indexing Team, which is based in Statistical Services in the National Records of Scotland (NRS).
The team provides a trusted third-party indexing service that enables data to be de-identified for data linkage in Scotland.
As well as leading the team and ensuring that the team complies with the Information Governance and security controls, you will represent NRS in working with partner organisations on delivery and developments in data linkage for research in Scotland.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a trusted indexing service that enables de-identified data linkage in Scotland.
- Collaborate with partner organisations to develop and improve data linkage services for research in Scotland.
- Have good knowledge of the methods and tools necessary for data linkage and direct your more junior colleagues as required.
- Produce data management and governance policies, standards, and practices. Develop and oversee appropriate data management and governance policies, standards and practice.
- Be actively involved in the wider data community and influence / work with your peers to co-develop best practice.
- Allocate and develop resources as necessary.
- Can foresee areas that can generate data issues and proactively develop problem-solving capabilities.
- Apply advanced statistical, IT, and analytical expertise to innovate methodologies, mitigate data risks, and support best practice.
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