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Independentadviser–InYearStudentDataCollection
“Independent adviser – In-Year Student Data Collection. Skills: data governance, digital transformation, large-scale IT-enabled change programmes, risk and assurance processes, internal control processes, independent challenge, strategic insight. Provide an independent view on the programme’s ability to deliver.. Challenge and scrutinise the approaches being taken.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that the benefits of the programme are realised.; Improvement in the collection, timeliness and utility of student data.; Enable data users to make decisions based on up-to-date data, improving the outcomes of those decisions.
Industry & Context.
Candidates must not be employed by OfS, Medr, DfE NI, or SFC registered or funded higher education providers, or by any organisations already represented on Programme or Sponsoring Board., Able to attend other relevant in-person events on an ad hoc basis.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High integrity and independence of thought., Objective, impartial, and resilient under pressure., Collaborative and rigorous in their ability to challenge., Committed to public value, transparency, and continuous improvement., Experience of setting, managing and monitoring risk and assurance processes in complex organisations, Experience of identifying and monitoring internal control processes, including through the use of internal audit activities, Extensive experience of working in multi-disciplinary groups and / or non-executive roles, Demonstrated ability to provide independent challenge and strategic insight at board level., Deep technical knowledge of data transformations in higher education or other sectors., Ability to critique technology solutions, and recognise IT and cyber security opportunities and challenges., Familiarity with programme lifecycle methodologies (e. g. , MSP, PRINCE2, Agile).
Nice to Have
Experience advising or working with regulatory bodies, funding councils, or higher education institutions., Experience in data governance, digital transformation, or large-scale IT-enabled change programmes., Understanding of data infrastructure, quality assurance, and provider engagement in the higher education sector., Knowledge of software supplier ecosystems and their role in data delivery.
What You'll Do.
Provide an independent view on the programme’s ability to deliver.
Challenge and scrutinise the approaches being taken.
Ensure that the benefits of the programme are realised.
Take responsibility for the successful delivery of the programme and the realisation of its benefits
aligned with the Mandate.
assess stakeholder impact
help mitigate risks and issues
make decisions and escalate as needed.
constructive challenge and oversight to help the programme succeed.
Provide strategic direction
commitment and advocacy.
Protect the programme from changes in direction
resolve significant risks and issues.
Ensure the ongoing validity of the benefits
considering effort to achieve and impact on providers.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working in multi-disciplinary groups
Process & Methodology
project and programme management, large-scale IT-enabled change programmes
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