Head of Data Governance

Lawrence Harvey; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking a Head of Data Governance for an 18-month engagement. This hybrid role involves setting up environmental data governance policies and frameworks, and requires strong experience in data governance and risk management, alongside eligibility for SC clearance. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, driving improvements and ensuring compliance with corporate strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an Agile environment.
• Past experience within the public sector preferred.
• Eligibility for SC clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks, and standards.
• Work with Data Governance Group to oversee environmental data governance.
• Direct continuous improvement of data governance practices.

Skills

Agile environment

Data governance

Data risk management

Environmental data governance

Continuous improvement

Job description

Role: Head of Data Governance
Length: 18-month engagement
Location: Hybrid - Travel to Exeter 1 day per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Pay Rate: £550 - £600 per day

One of my public sector clients are currently looking for a Head of Data Governance to join their team on a predominantly remote basis with travel to client site in Exeter 1x per week. They are interested in a Head of Data Governance with experience of working in an Agile environment amongst multi-disciplinary teams. Past experience of working within the public sector would be ideal. Candidates must also be eligible for SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental data governance
• Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks and standards
• Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues
• Encourage better data literacy and understanding of environmental data governance within the organisation

Key Requirements:

• Lead the implementation of the Environmental Data Strategy and implement the necessary governance required for effective design and delivery products and services
• Ensure appropriate environmental data governance frameworks, standards and principles are set in line with the corporate strategy and enterprise design framework
• Direct continuous improvement to optimise data governance practices over the full data life cycle.
• Lead on the development and implementation of assurance processes and set up reporting to the Data Governance Group and other routes as agreed.
• Advocate improved environmental data risk management, advising on tactical and strategic matters both technical and non-technical.

Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with your CV and I will be in touch ASAP.

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