NSTA 493 - Director of Digital and Data

The North Sea is undergoing profound change. Energy security, decarbonisation, new technologies and the transition to a lower-carbon future are reshaping both the industry and the role of its regulator.

The North Sea Transition Authority regulates the UK's oil and gas, offshore hydrogen and carbon storage industries. Working at the intersection of government, industry and an evolving energy system, we have a critical role in supporting energy security, reducing emissions and enabling the UK's energy transition.

Fundamental to this change is our approach to digital and data. We are now looking for an exceptional Director of Digital and Data to help shape the next chapter of the NSTA.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, sitting on the Leadership Team and working closely with our Board, you will be our most senior digital and data leader. You will help determine how digital, data and technology can strengthen regulation, enable major programmes of work and support an organisation whose remit and responsibilities are set to grow.

The scale of the opportunity is significant. The NSTA holds almost two petabytes of data, providing an extraordinary resource spanning the UK's energy infrastructure and supporting investment, regulation, energy security and the transition to net zero.

The challenge will be to ensure we make the very best use of it.

Leading a directorate of around 30 specialists, providing strategic leadership across digital, data, technology, cyber security and information governance. You will oversee a significant portfolio of programmes, ensure our technology and digital services remain secure and resilient, and continue to develop the platforms and capabilities the NSTA will need for the future.

Influence will extend well beyond the organisation. Working with government, industry, operators, partners and the NSTA's members and stakeholders, you will explore how data, digital services, analytics and emerging technologies can create greater value, improve regulatory outcomes and support better decision‑making across an entire sector.

The Role

• Providing strategic leadership for the NSTA's digital, data and technology functions.
• Ensuring digital services, data platforms and technology estate remain secure, resilient and fit for the future.
• Leading cyber security, information governance and digital transformation activity.
• Overseeing delivery of a significant portfolio of digital and technology programmes.
• Championing the effective use of data, analytics and emerging technologies.
• Acting as the principal source of advice and assurance to the Board and Leadership Team.
• Building an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for an accomplished digital, data and technology leader who can operate with credibility at Board and Executive level combining strategic leadership with technical expertise.

We are looking for evidence of experience and impact across the following areas:

Strategic digital, data and technology leadership

A successful track record of leading digital transformation, data strategy and/or technology delivery within complex organisations; setting direction at Board or Executive level and translating strategic ambition into tangible organisational outcomes.

Technology, data and resilience

Strong strategic understanding of enterprise technology, cloud infrastructure, cyber security and resilience, together with expertise in data governance, information stewardship and the effective use of data, analytics and emerging technologies.

Transformation, delivery and risk

Proven experience of leading complex technology‑enabled change and portfolios, while maintaining and improving resilient services and effectively managing organisational, operational and delivery risk.

Stakeholder leadership and influence

Evidence of successfully navigating complex stakeholder environments, building trusted relationships and influencing at senior levels internally and externally to achieve organisational outcomes.

Leadership of people and capability

A collaborative, inclusive and empowering leadership style, with experience of leading high‑performing, highly skilled multi‑disciplinary teams and creating the conditions in which experts can thrive and deliver.

Experience within regulated sectors, government or the wider public sector would be welcome, but is not essential.

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