Senior Data Governance Lead: Drive Data Excellence

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks an experienced Senior Data Governance Manager to lead data governance priorities across the organisation. Based in the Chief Data Office, you will shape policies, drive improvements, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure data is governed, protected and used to inform policy and services.

You will design innovative governance solutions, support diverse data initiatives and contribute to a community of practice across DWP, with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data governance and data management.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvements.
• Experience across diverse data governance projects and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver data governance priorities that support the effective management, protection and legitimate use of data across DWP.
• Design and implement innovative solutions to address data governance challenges, meet business needs and support Chief Data Office (CDO) priorities.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across DWP, building strong relationships to drive engagement and deliver improved data outcomes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in data governance and related disciplines, providing specialist advice, guidance and supporting the continuous improvement of frameworks, standards and best practice.
• Contribute to the Data Governance Manager community by sharing expertise, promoting good practice and helping to evolve the profession across DWP.
• Work across a range of data governance priorities within the Chief Data Office, with opportunities to broaden expertise as a generalist or develop specialist knowledge in areas such as Data Quality or Data Sharing Governance, supported by formal training and professional qualifications.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Policy design

Data quality

Job description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks an experienced Senior Data Governance Manager to lead data governance priorities across the organisation. Based in the Chief Data Office, you will shape policies, drive improvements, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure data is governed, protected and used to inform policy and services.

You will design innovative governance solutions, support diverse data initiatives and contribute to a community of practice across DWP, with