Security-Cleared Data Governance Leader

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Lead Data Governance Manager to join the Chief Data Office Leadership Team. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape governance across DWP, and partner with senior leaders to ensure data is used ethically, legally and effectively to improve outcomes for citizens.

The role focuses on delivering practical governance products and services, evolving the Data Strategy, and building trust in data assets across the department as it moves to a

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data governance in large organisations.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and multiple business areas.
• Strong understanding of data ethics, quality, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for data governance across DWP.
• Sponsor and deliver governance products and services.
• Engage senior stakeholders to translate governance needs.
• Monitor compliance and report progress against governance objectives.
• Lead change to strengthen data culture and trust in data assets.
• Develop an inclusive, high-performing team across CDO and wider DG teams.
• Deliver high-quality briefings and recommendations to senior governance forums.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Data ethics

Data quality

Change management

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Lead Data Governance Manager to join the Chief Data Office Leadership Team. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape governance across DWP, and partner with senior leaders to ensure data is used ethically, legally and effectively to improve outcomes for citizens.

The role focuses on delivering practical governance products and services, evolving the Data Strategy, and building trust in data assets across the department as it moves to a