IT146 Data and Information Governance Supervisor *External*

West Yorkshire Police; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety authority in Wakefield is seeking a Data and Information Governance Supervisor to establish frameworks and promote best practices within the organization. The role involves overseeing data governance services, supporting departments, and ensuring compliance with data protection standards. Applicants should possess strong IT knowledge and communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage people.
• Proven experience in a results-based environment.
• Experience in delivering training on data governance.

Responsibilities

• Support development of data governance policies.
• Oversee delivery of data governance services.
• Collaborate with departments on data needs.

Skills

Good IT knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of Data Protection standards

Effective analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Office products

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Data and Information Governance Supervisor – External

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £32,247.00 - £34,329.00

Role Profile Attachment

Job Advert

This vacancy has been advertised externally.

Data and Information Governance Supervisor to join the Information Management team within Digital Policing. This is a permanent, full-time role (37 hours).

About Us: We are a forward-thinking, innovative organisation committed to harnessing the power of data to drive strategic decisions and enhance operational efficiency. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Data & Information Governance Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining data governance frameworks, ensuring our workforce have the skills and confidence to get the most out of data, and promoting best practice across the organisation.

What is Data Governance? Data governance is about establishing and embedding policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the data we collect and use every day is of good quality, held lawfully and securely, and is used responsibly and ethically. Effective data governance helps us make informed decisions, comply with regulations, and protect sensitive information while pushing forward with new and innovative data and technology uses.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and implementation of data governance policies and procedures.
• Oversee the delivery of data governance services to support the wider business, ensuring they have access to specialist support along with tools and resources.
• Collaborate with various departments to solve business problems, understand their evolving data skills, needs and priorities, ensure data consistency and compliance, and embed a strong data focussed culture.
• Conduct training needs assessment and identify skills gaps, ensuring training and support is available to all staff on data governance best practices and wider data literacy skills.
• Coordinate and conduct audits to ensure adherence to policies and standards, supporting a continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Good IT knowledge including use of IT systems, databases, social media and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Power BI dashboards).
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver content to diverse audiences, including senior management, data technical and non-technical personnel.
• Supervisory experience, or ability to lead, motivate and manage people.
• Knowledge of Data Protection standards, policies and procedures.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in a results-based, continuous improvement environment. Developing creative solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to deadlines.

Additional Details

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version contained in the role profile.

This application process will close at 23:55 hours on 5th October 2025.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the document referenced in the role profile. The Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

Shift Allowance: No Shift Allowance