Data Governance Senior Manager

AWE plc; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Enhanced pension (9–13% of pensionable

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive the implementation and continuous improvement of governance frameworks across the organisation. You will establish ownership, stewardship and decision-making processes to ensure trusted, secure data supports objectives.

You will lead the development of data governance standards, engage stakeholders across complex environments, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while promoting best practices across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in data management or information governance or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing or supporting data governance activities.
• Experience implementing governance frameworks, standards or controls.
• Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across complex organisations.
• Understanding of data governance within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks and controls.
• Develop and maintain data ownership and stewardship arrangements.
• Establish governance forums and decision-making processes.
• Provide specialist advice to business areas on data governance requirements.

Skills

Data Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Governance frameworks

Regulated environments

Data ownership

Education

Degree in Data Management / Information Governance

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

To lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Data Governance arrangements across AWE, establishing clear ownership, stewardship, accountability and decision-making for data assets so that trusted, secure and well-managed data supports organisational objectives. Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Data Governance frameworks, standards and controls that enable consistent, effective governance of data assets across AWE.
• Develop and maintain Data Ownership and Data Stewardship governance arrangements that support accountability, decision-making and effective management of data assets.
• Establish and maintain Data Governance forums, governance processes and decision-making arrangements that support effective governance and oversight.
• Provide specialist advice and challenge to business areas implementing Data Governance requirements, supporting proportionate controls and consistent adoption across AWE.
• Contribute to the collective success of the KIDM Centre of Excellence through effective collaboration and integrated delivery across governance, compliance, capability and adoption functions.
• Ensure Data Governance activities support applicable legal, regulatory, security and organisational requirements.
• Provide professional leadership within own area of expertise, influencing stakeholders, promoting good practice and supporting delivery of organisational objectives whilst role modelling AWE behaviours.
• Understanding of Data Governance within regulated environments.
• Understanding of legal, regulatory and organisational requirements relating to data management and governance.
• Degree level qualification in Data Management, Information Management, Information Governance or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
• Experience developing or supporting Data Governance activities.
• Experience implementing governance frameworks, standards or controls.
• Experience supporting Data Ownership, Stewardship or accountability-based governance models.
• Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across complex organisations.
• Experience operating within regulated or complex organisational environments.
• Practical understanding of enterprise digital information, collaboration and content management environments such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint or comparable platforms.

Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including

Package: Starting from £50,060p.a (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.