Senior Data Governance Leader | Hybrid, Impact & Policy

DWP Digital; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Hybrid working

Generous leave

Professional development

Volunteer time off

Discounts

Travel loans

Sports and social activities

Career progression

Job summary

DWP Digital, part of the UK’s largest government department, is seeking a Senior Data Governance Manager to shape data governance across the organisation. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to embed governance frameworks, policies and standards while ensuring compliance with legislation.

The role offers hybrid working across hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, a pay package of £57,946 with 28.97% employer pension contributions, generous leave and a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data governance role with design and implementation of governance frameworks.
• Advising on governance approaches, standards and policies across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical data concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to assess complex information and report data risks.
• Experience working in strategic context to align activities with goals and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of data governance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive change and embed best practice.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and champion continuous improvement.
• Deliver cross-government data programmes and data ownership initiatives.
• Support data maturity and improve governance adoption and quality.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Communicating complex data

Data risk assessment

Strategic policy development

Industry data practices

Prioritisation

Job description

DWP Digital, part of the UK’s largest government department, is seeking a Senior Data Governance Manager to shape data governance across the organisation. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to embed governance frameworks, policies and standards while ensuring compliance with legislation.

The role offers hybrid working across hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, a pay package of £57,946 with 28.97% employer pension contributions, generous leave and a