Data Governance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government department seeks a Data Governance Specialist responsible for enhancing data management and governance initiatives. This role requires active SC clearance, primarily remote work, with occasional onsite presence. The ideal candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to improve practices and inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support operational delivery of data governance initiatives.
• Lead data maturity assessments and establish governance boards.
• Promote data literacy and alignment with RN policies.

Skills

Data management

Data governance

Analytical expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Data Governance Specialist (SC clearance required)

Are you passionate about data and its power to drive smarter decisions? SR2 is looking for a proactive, self-starting Data Governance Specialist to play a key role in advancing data management across a government department.

In this vital role, you will support the operational delivery of data governance initiatives—bringing structure, coordination, and analytical expertise to help mature data practices. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to embed data governance processes, promote data literacy, and ensure alignment with existing RN policies and standards.

A major focus of the role includes leading data maturity assessments and establishing directorate-level data governance boards, laying the foundation for stronger, more informed decision-making across the department.

Due to the secure nature of the data, all applicants must have active SC clearance. The role will be mostly remote but will require some onsite working in the south UK for key meetings.

Overview:

• Remote first
• Key meetings onsite (SE UK)
• Start ASAP
• 12 months

If you're ready to champion the value of data governance and be part of a future-facing transformation, we want to hear from you.

Please apply with a CV. Emma from SR2 will contact potential applicants regarding next steps.