Job Summary
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights – empowering people through information. In a data-driven world, we protect and safeguard the public by providing advice and enforcing the law, taking action where warranted. This includes providing advice, guidance, and support to organisations to enable compliance with legal obligations, responsible innovation and economic growth.
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and influential individual to lead our work to shape how data is used in technology and business – from influencing the global development and adoption of AI to shaping the tracking-based advertising models that underpin the internet.
As Executive Director Regulatory Risk and Innovation, you will keep the ICO at the cutting edge of market and technological developments, leading work to position the ICO to regulate effectively in the digital landscape.
Bringing policy and regulatory leadership alongside commercial and technological acumen, you will oversee expert teams of policy, legal and technology specialists, providing visible and inspirational people leadership, and will lead our work to support innovators, including award-winning Regulatory Sandbox and Innovation Advice services.
As a regular contributor to the Executive Team and attendee at Management Board, you will make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of the ICO’s strategic plans, policies and initiatives.
You will engage at the most senior levels, developing and maintaining productive relationships across government, parliament, regulators, industry and civil society to deliver results. You will represent the ICO both nationally and internationally, with scrutiny in the media, at select committees and in the legal system.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and inclusive.
Person specification
- Degree or relevant professional qualification or equivalent.
- A track record (with significant’ experience at a senior level within public, private or third sectors) of successful policy leadership with evidence of strategic planning and delivery of high quality outcomes.
- Significant track record of delivering innovation which supports growth of the digital economy.
- Experience of leading significant, organisational wide change projects from concept to sign off.
- Substantial experience in a high-level representational and negotiating role.
- Experience of writing business cases relating to major initiatives.
- Expertise, or demonstrable ability to develop expertise, regarding information rights legislation.
- Sound policy judgement, with the ability to objectively marshal evidence, opinion, strategy and delivery considerations in order to reach decisions.
- Understanding of the principles of good regulation and their practical application.
- A good track record in managing teams and delivering organisational change to get results.
- Up to date knowledge of modern business and corporate planning methodologies, government standards and best practice.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment, including the democratic, political and organisational framework.
- Knowledge of corporate governance and expectations in the public sector.
- Personal stature to be a credible public face for the organisation across industry on technology governance.
Alongside your salary of £116,155, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £33,650 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Why work for the ICO?
- Interesting and challenging work.
- Pay progression scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
- Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year).
- Pension (employer contribution 28.9%).
- Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Please visit ico.jobs for full details, including salary and benefits.
Selection process details
How To Apply
In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter / statement of suitability which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.
The preferred method of application is online at:
www.odgers.com/93173
If you are unable to apply online please email:
Momina.Khan@odgersberndtson.com
All applications will receive an automated response.
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Diversity Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process. This will assist ICO in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved. Any information collated from the Diversity Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential.
Contact details
For a conversation in confidence, please contact:
Momina Khan
Momina.Khan@odgersberndtson.com
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
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Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.
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
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Working for the Civil Service
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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) .
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 the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Momina Khan
- Email : Momina.Khan@odgersberndtson.com
Recruitment team
- Email : Momina.Khan@odgersberndtson.com