Senior Data Governance & AI Strategy Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Swansea; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service are seeking a Strategic Data Governance Lead in Swansea to provide expert leadership for the Agency's data and AI governance agenda within the DVLA context. You will collaborate with the Chief Data Officer and senior leaders to shape governance frameworks and ensure alignment with policy and digital transformation goals.

You will drive capability development, lead a high-performing team, horizon-scan legislation, and promote responsible data use across the

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Information Assurance & Governance Senior Management Team by providing strategic leadership for the Agency's data governance, data management and AI governance agenda.
• Work closely with the Chief Data Officer and senior business leaders to develop, implement and continuously improve the Agency's data governance, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, business transformation and digital ambitions.
• Lead the development, implementation and oversight of data governance and AI governance frameworks, policies, standards and operating models, ensuring effective stewardship, accountability and compliance across the organisation.
• Lead the identification, assessment and management of organisational data risks, ensuring appropriate controls, mitigations and assurance mechanisms are in place to address risks arising from data processing, sharing, retention, emerging technologies and AI-enabled solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the Agency and wider government landscape, influencing decision-making and promoting best practice in data governance, AI assurance and responsible data use.
• Horizon-scan emerging legislation, government policy, technologies and best practice relating to data governance, information management and artificial intelligence, assessing organisational impacts and recommending appropriate actions.
• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing team of specialists by developing professional capability within the Government Digital & Data Profession and promoting the adoption of data governance best practice.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service are seeking a Strategic Data Governance Lead in Swansea to provide expert leadership for the Agency's data and AI governance agenda within the DVLA context. You will collaborate with the Chief Data Officer and senior leaders to shape governance frameworks and ensure alignment with policy and digital transformation goals.

You will drive capability development, lead a high-performing team, horizon-scan legislation, and promote responsible data use across the