Data Governance Senior Manager

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight and every‑FRI0

Pension scheme (9–13%)

Family friendly policies: Maternity 39

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance 4 x salary

Discounts on daily spend

Special Leave Policy

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Data Governance Senior Manager to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of data governance across the organisation, ensuring trusted and secure data supports objectives.

You will establish ownership, stewardship and decision-making for data assets, develop governance frameworks, and advise business areas on compliant data practices while aligning with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Data Governance within regulated environments.
• Understanding of legal, regulatory and organisational requirements relating to data management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Data Governance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Develop and maintain Data Ownership and Data Stewardship governance arrangements.
• Establish Data Governance forums and decision-making processes for effective oversight.
• Provide specialist advice to business areas implementing Data Governance requirements.
• Collaborate across governance, compliance, capability and adoption functions within KIDM Centre of Excellence.
• Ensure Data Governance activities meet legal, regulatory, security and organisational requirements.
• Provide professional leadership, influencing stakeholders and modelling AWE behaviours.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Degree in Data Management / Information Governance or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Role: Data Governance Senior Manager

Location:

RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting from £50,060p.a

(depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern:

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Additional Info:

Applications are welcomed from across the business, however at this time those employees currently going through a formal consultation process will take priority for interview.

We thank you for your understanding at this time. If you have any queries, please speak to the Recruiter or your Senior People and Culture Partner.

Let us introduce the role:

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.

Essential Criteria:

• 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:

• 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.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this role.