Lead Data Governance Manager

Office for National Statistics; Newport; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is looking for a lead role in their Data Acquisition Division. Responsibilities include developing agreements for data sourcing and advising on ethical data usage within a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building skills and experience in data governance. The role offers competitive pay and a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

Market leading pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance and ethical frameworks.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in Data Acquisition Division.
• Develop agreements with external parties for data sourcing.
• Provide advice on ethical and legal aspects of data usage.

Skills

Strong stakeholder relationship building

Ability to influence

Knowledge to improve data maturity

Job description

Office For National Statistics, Government Buildings, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP10 8XG

Pay:

£56,020 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/12/2025

About this job

Location: The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), London and Manchester.

We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week.

As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a 40% minimum office attendance requirement.

Salary: £56,020 min (National) / £59,311 min (London) Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job Share Closing Date: Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025.

We’re looking for someone to take a lead role within our Data Acquisition Division, leading and supporting on the development of agreements with external parties and enable bringing these data into ONS, working to deliver mature data governance processes that deliver sustainable data for ONS’ need.

You will apply relevant data and ethical frameworks and standards to your work, understanding data governance good practice.

Specifically, you’ll provide advice to users on the technical, ethical, data protection and security, and legal aspects (e.g. GDPR) of using administrative data, and the benefits of using it.

What are we looking for?

• Strong stakeholder relationship building and ability to influence
• Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts across the organisation
• Knowledge to improve data maturity and set best practise across the organisation

For a full job description and details of the skills & experience we are looking for, please click the APPLY button to see our full advert on Civil Service Jobs.

In return we offer you:

• Hybrid working and flexi-time so you can work around your life, not the other way around
• A market leading pension scheme
• Our employer contribution rate is around 29%
• A choice of working patterns for every role full-time, part-time, job-share
• Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Diversity Network Groups
• Mental Health Allies
• Civil Service Sports and Social club
• Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays

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