Executive Director - Regulatory Risk
Apply locations: Wilmslow, Cheshire; Edinburgh; London; Belfast; Cardiff Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: February 23, 2025 (22 days left to apply) Job requisition id: JR427 Executive Director – Regulatory Risk and Innovation Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive / Information Commissioner Salary: £116,155 - £141,007 pa, with potential for further progression to £165,858 pa with our pay progression scheme. Location: Hybrid Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office; however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be regular times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 23 February 2025 This vacancy is being handled by our Executive Search Partner, Odgers Berndtson. 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. 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. 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 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, organisation-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. Equality, diversity, and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. 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 We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility, and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact
Momina.Khan@odgersberndtson.com . Also, if you have any comments and/or suggestions about improving access to our application processes please don't hesitate to contact
response.manager@odgersberndtson.com .
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Apply locations: Wilmslow, Cheshire; Edinburgh; London; Belfast; Cardiff Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago Time left to apply: End Date: February 23, 2025 (22 days left to apply) Job requisition id: JR427 Executive Director – Regulatory Risk and Innovation Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive / Information Commissioner Salary: £116,155 - £141,007 pa, with potential for further progression to £165,858 pa with our pay progression scheme. Location: Hybrid Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office; however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be regular times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 23 February 2025 This vacancy is being handled by our Executive Search Partner, Odgers Berndtson. 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. 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. 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 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, organisation-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. Equality, diversity, and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. 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 We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility, and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact
Momina.Khan@odgersberndtson.com . Also, if you have any comments and/or suggestions about improving access to our application processes please don't hesitate to contact
response.manager@odgersberndtson.com .
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