Data Governance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a proactive Data Governance Specialist to enhance data management within a government department. This role requires SC clearance and involves both remote work and occasional onsite meetings in southern UK. Ideal candidates will bring strong analytical and collaboration skills to facilitate data governance and promote data literacy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance frameworks.
• SC clearance required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support operational delivery of data governance initiatives.
• Lead data maturity assessments.
• Establish data governance boards.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

Data Literacy

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 our data practices. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization 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 you will be working with, our client requires all applicants to have active SC clearance. They cannot process applications without it, so please only apply if you already have active SC clearance. The role will be mostly remote but will require some onsite work 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 copy of your CV. Emma from SR2 will contact potential applicants regarding next steps.