We are seeking an experienced and progressive leader to join our team as the Head of Unity Business Services (HR recruitment, Finance & Procurement) Data & Reporting Operations; responsible for leading the Unity team Shared Services provision cross government department.

• Collaborate with the Cabinet Office, ensuring alignment with wider UBS strategy and convergence requirements.
• Confidently establish collaborations within HMRC, across the Civil Service and with external suppliers and partners leading strategic and technical level conversations.
• Comfortable working with and challenging senior leaders where necessary. Championing data security across HMRC Unity Business Service, ensuring that we remain GDPR compliant.
• With a passion for innovation, being able to find new opportunities, and use data and analytics to create effective consensus and appetite for change and improvement.
• As part of the wider HMRC Unity Business Services Leadership Team you will actively role model HMRC’s values and commitments, support colleagues to develop their careers and champion wellbeing.

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience of data and reporting to allow you to engage on both a technical and strategic level with your team and a broad range of customers.
• Demonstrated experience in agreeing and using critical metrics and SLAs to support business to drive performance improvements.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• A proven track record to drive business decisions through the provision of high-quality data and effective data visualisation.
• Proven track record of working with and influencing senior colleagues and team members.
• Good understanding of shared services technologies, systems and best practice – including experience of Finance / HR systems

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of data and reporting in shared services across finance and HR