- Company Name
- Police Scotland
- Job Title
- Business Lead–Common Data Platform for Scotland
- Job Description
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Job title: Business Lead – Common Data Platform for Scotland
Role Summary:
Lead the development of a comprehensive business case for the Common Data Platform (CDP) in Scotland, an integrated, multi‑agency data sharing environment that supports the Scottish Prevention Hub’s objectives in public health, safety, and social welfare. Responsible for stakeholder engagement, technical discussions, legislative and ethical compliance, and ensuring the platform meets cross‑sector analysis, predictive analytics, research, and operational needs.
Expectations:
- Build and present a business case that secures support from Scottish Government, Local Authority, Health, Social Work, Education, and Justice sectors.
- Champion the CDP vision, align priorities, and capture stakeholder concerns, dependencies, and requirements.
- Navigate complex legislative, technical, data, and ethical challenges to propose a viable platform option.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop the initial and full business case for the Common Data Platform, including cost–benefit analysis and implementation roadmap.
2. Lead stakeholder management across government, local authority, health, social care, education, and justice units; foster collaboration and consensus.
3. Facilitate technical discussions on platform architecture, data governance, security, interoperability, and ethical data sharing.
4. Analyze legislative, technical, and ethical constraints; recommend strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
5. Coordinate cross‑disciplinary research, operational tools, and predictive analytics linked to the CDP.
6. Advise on and support learning, evaluation, and sustainable cross‑sector collaboration structures.
7. Represent the CDP in external and internal meetings; deliver clear, evidence‑based presentations to senior decision‑makers.
Required Skills:
- Strategic stakeholder engagement and partnership building in public sector environments.
- Strong business case development, financial analysis, and project management.
- Knowledge of data governance, data protection legislation (e.g., GDPR, UK and EU Data Protection Law), and ethical data sharing.
- Understanding of cross‑sector policy, research methods, and predictive analytics frameworks.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage complex, multi‑agency initiatives and influence cross‑functional teams.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Public Policy, Data Science, Public Health, Information Systems, Business Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or data governance is an advantage.
Edinburgh, United kingdom
On site
Senior
14-11-2025