Deputy Director of Data Technology. £86,731 per annum. Permanent. Full-time/Part Time (Minimum 29.6 hours per week). Based at Polaris House, Swindon. Hybrid working options are available. This is a chance to shape one of the UK''s most significant public data programmes - building the platforms that will power discovery, policy, and innovation for years to come. You will be joining a collaborative organisation with a unique mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, and drive growth, that values inclusion, professional growth, and impact at scale. UKRI is investing in the future of research and innovation - and data is at the heart of it. We are building a modern, cloud-native, AI-ready data ecosystem to unlock insights, power discovery, and strengthen UK competitiveness. We offer flexible working arrangements, strong commitment to professional development, and an exciting chance to collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple research councils solving challenging problems at the intersection of data, governance, and organisational transformation. About the Role: You will shape and deliver the next generation of data platforms, services, and culture across UKRI. This role operates as a dedicated enterprise leader for UKRI''s data systems - shaping behaviours, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving adoption across all UKRI Councils, corporate platforms, organisational units, and programmes. The role is outward-facing and focused on end-to-end processes, ensu