Head of Data Governance

Attenti; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Head of Data Governance to oversee data governance for a government department. This hybrid role involves strategic oversight of environmental data governance, advocating for best practices and improved data literacy within the organization. The position requires SC clearance and offers a daily rate of £600 for an initial 18-month contract.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance or willingness to undergo SC clearance process.
• Experience in data governance roles at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of data security development practices.

Responsibilities

• Set environmental data governance policies and ensure adherence.
• Lead implementation of Environmental Data Strategy.
• Encourage a data-driven culture and strengthen data literacy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data literacy

Data risk management

Job description

Head of Data Governance required to work with a government department. This is an initial 18 month contract, paying £600 per day, inside IR35, hybrid working (1 day per week onsite in Exeter)

You must either hold an active SC clearance or be willing to undergo the process to become SC cleared.

As Head of Data Governance, you will work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental data governance throughout the organisation

You will:

• Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks and standards, and ensure monitoring of adherence to these
• Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues, and co-ordinating with data owners to accept or resolve them
• Act as a senior advisor on the best practice of data security development, in accordance with the data enterprise architecture
• Advocate improved environmental data risk management and practices within the organisation
• Encourage better data literacy and understanding of environmental data governance within the organisation
• Have excellent stakeholder management skills.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of the Environmental Data Strategy and implement the necessary governance required for effective design and delivery of products and services (including those using AI).

Ensure appropriate environmental data governance frameworks, standards and principles are set in line with the corporate strategy, our Enterprise Design Framework, and against the wider context of government and sector organisations requirements, and 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.

Encourage a data-driven culture within the organisation by strengthening data literacy skills enabling effective decision-making at all levels. Provide leadership by example with active engagement and input on strategic priority initiatives.

Advocate improved environmental data risk management, advising on tactical and strategic matters both technical and non-technical.

Advise on requirements for tooling and automation that will support staff across the organisation implement effective data management practices in line with our strategy.

Please apply if you have the above experience

Attenti Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.