Data Ethics Lead

Job Title: Data Ethics Lead

Salary: £37,060 to £44,680 plus a £1,341 Location Allowance. You will receive £37,060 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £44,680 will be via incremental progression.

Location: Hendon or Sidcup

Data touches every part of the Met. Make sure it’s used ethically.

Data is a strategic asset for the Met, with tremendous potential. But it must also be handled responsibly, which is why we’re looking for a skilled Data Ethics Lead. It’ a crucial role, where you’ll ensure that everyone in the organisation collects, stores and shares data with integrity. Winning trust and leading a team, you’ll influence at every level.

Data and insight are hugely valuable tools in the fight against crime. However, we know that the way information is handled is fundamental to public trust in our work. As Data Ethics Lead, you’ll ensure that we uphold the highest standards, right across the Met. In short, you’ll make sure that everyone here understands the ethical boundaries that come with data use.

You’ll start by creating and embedding a best practice Data Ethics framework, working with Data Governance and Data Policy Leads. You’ll also lead your team of Data Ethics Officers, who’ll maintain the framework and monitor data ethics performance. Together, you’ll form a key part of the Met’s Data Office, ensuring compliance. As team leader, you’ll offer direction and support.

To join us, you’ll need experience of analysing information from a range of sources. Ideally, you’ll also have a qualification in Information Security, Analysis or Data Science (although this isn’t essential). What’s important is the ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders both within and outside the Met. A skilled negotiator, you’ll present ways to develop Data Ethics clearly and persuasively. To inspire trust, you’ll need up-to-date knowledge of trends in data problem-solving. With the ability to research complex ideas, you’ll be a capable, decisive professional.

Key Responsibilities

• The Data Ethics Lead will be responsible for ensuring that all data users across the Met are aware of their ethical boundaries in terms of how data is collected, stored and shared, particularly due to the sensitive nature of data stored.
• You will be accountable for creating and maintaining a best practice Data Ethics framework for data usage and, alongside the Data Governance and Data Policy leads, will look to embed this framework and be responsible for coordinating the Met’s response to any breaches.
• You will be responsible for a team of Data Ethics Officers who will support you in the creation and maintenance of the Data Ethics framework and help to monitor data ethics performance against expectations.

Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:

https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/

To apply, please visit our website. Applications will be via a detailed CV and online application form.

Completed applications must be submitted by 16th March 2021.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.