Data Governance Managers

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks an experienced Senior Data Governance Manager to help shape the future of data within the Chief Data Office. You will lead governance priorities, influence policy, and collaborate across the organisation to ensure responsible data use.

This role offers the opportunity to design and implement governance frameworks, advance data quality initiatives, and work with government colleagues on cross‑gov data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior data governance professional with experience driving cross-functional improvements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and translate policy requirements into governance actions.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, data sharing, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver data governance priorities across DWP.
• Design governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to embed data governance.
• Advise on data quality and data sharing governance.
• Support professional development within the Data Governance community.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Data quality

Data architecture

Job description

Do you have ideas on how to change and improve data governance processes? Would you love the opportunity to help shape the future of data within the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)? If so, a role in our Chief Data Office (CDO) may well be the opportunity you're looking for. Data is at the heart of everything DWP does, helping to inform policy, improve services and deliver better outcomes for our customers. DWP Digital is dedicated to developing and delivering world class digital services that benefit society today and improve the lives of future generations. We are looking for experienced Senior Data Governance Managers to help drive the evolution of data governance across DWP. This is an exciting time to join, as we continue to deliver the DWP Data Strategy and strengthen how data is governed, managed and used across the organisation. As part of the Chief Data Office within DWP's Data and Analytics community, you will support high priority data initiatives, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and have opportunities to work across different data governance projects over time. You will also be supported to develop your skills through on the job learning, professional development opportunities and industry recognised qualifications. If you're an experienced Data Governance professional who enjoys driving improvements, influencing stakeholders and working across a diverse portfolio of priorities, we'd love to hear from you.

• Lead and deliver data governance priorities that support the effective management, protection and legitimate use of data across DWP.
• Design and implement innovative solutions to address data governance challenges, meet business needs and support Chief Data Office (CDO) priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across DWP, building strong relationships to drive engagement and deliver improved data outcomes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in data governance and related disciplines, providing specialist advice, guidance and supporting the continuous improvement of frameworks, standards and best practice.
• Contribute to the Data Governance Manager community by sharing expertise, promoting good practice and helping to evolve the profession across DWP.
• Work across a range of data governance priorities within the Chief Data Office, with opportunities to broaden expertise as a generalist or develop specialist knowledge in areas such as Data Quality or Data Sharing Governance, supported by formal training and professional qualifications.

There will be opportunities to work across different areas within our Chief Data Office for example:

• The roll out of DWP's Data Ownership model, working with stakeholders to gain buy in, understanding their data maturity and support needs, as well as facilitating access to subject matter expertise.
• The iteration of our Data Governance Framework, designing and updating policies and supporting Data Governance structures, as well as monitoring compliance with policy and legislative requirements.
• Implementation of Data Quality Framework providing targeted support, advice and guidance to enable the business to understand the quality of their data.
• Working across government to implement the cross government data initiatives.