Craig Hamilton
Data Careers Development Specialist @Ofcom
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WORK HISTORY
Data Careers Development Specialist @Ofcom
London, GB
Core member of the Data Culture team delivering Ofcom’s Data Strategy, embedding data capability across an organisation of 1,500+ staff- Designed and delivered profession-wide initiatives spanning training, knowledge exchange, and career development through the Data Profession Network- Led stakeholder engagement, skills matrix creation, identification of development opportunities, and integration with Data Culture initiatives.Technology Profession Extension- Commissioned to extend the Data Profession Pathways methodology to Ofcom’s Technology Profession following demonstrable success- Designed skills matrices and development pathways for c.30 Areas of Expertise, including Spectrum, Telecommunications, Broadcast & Media, Online Safety, Cyber, and related regulatory and technical domains- Consulted with 50+ senior stakeholders and SMEs, ensuring alignment with regulatory context, organisational priorities, and professional standards- Built back-end analytical tooling (R scripts and Shiny dashboards) to process skills data, sense-check outputs, and surface pathways and adjacencies across roles, professions, and grades- Explicitly aligned internal frameworks to industry-recognised standards including ITP, CIISEC, TOGAF, DDAT, and DAMA-DBOK- Established a single, extensible methodology for profession-wide capability design across Data and Technology.Data Culture & Community Leadership- Managed the annual programme of Data Profession Network activity, combining structured capability development with peer-led knowledge exchange- Curated and delivered Ofcom’s annual Data & AI Week, focused on the safe, responsible, and sustainable use of AI in a regulatory environment- Oversaw year-round activity including mentoring programmes, invited industry speakers, and technical “level-up” sessions (e.g. Machine Learning, Graph Analysis).
EDUCATION
Birmingham City University
MA, Music Industies
Birmingham City University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Popular Music Studies
Middlesex University
BA, Media & Cultural Studies & English Literature (Joint Major)
SKILLS
ABOUT CRAIG HAMILTON
Data culture, capability, and workforce development specialist with a proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale skills frameworks, learning programmes, and governance models that embed data literacy, enable the safe and sustainable use of AI, and support data-informed decision making. Extensive experience operating at organisation- and profession-wide level across regulation, education, and media. Recognised for stakeholder engagement, impact evaluation, and the design of scalable learning and career pathways aligned to industry-recognised standards.AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Strategic Awareness: Strong ability to understand organisational context and align capability initiatives with strategic objectives- Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in achieving consensus across senior leadership, subject-matter experts, and delivery teams- Data & Analytics: Proficient in R, including Shiny dashboard development and R Markdown; practical knowledge of machine learning and related techniques- Applied AI & Organisational Adoption: Practical expertise using AI tools for ideation, analysis, and design; strong understanding of the AI landscape alongside challenges of implementation, governance, training, and workforce readiness- Learning Design & Delivery: Extensive experience delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional learning, including coaching and mentoring in commercial environments- Research Methods & Management: Skilled in qualitative and quantitative research methods, project reporting, funding applications, and research ethics- Impact Evaluation & Narration: Recognised for producing impact evidence of the highest quality for academic and organisational settings- Communication: Highly effective writer and confident public speaker with an audience-first approach.
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