Senior Data Governance Leader — Strategy & Compliance

DWP Digital; Staining; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil service pension

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance

Job summary

DWP Digital in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Governance Manager to lead the rollout of data ownership and quality frameworks. You will collaborate with senior leaders and drive governance practices across large government programs, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.

The role emphasizes mentoring colleagues, influencing policy, and shaping data strategy across hubs in multiple locations. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Designing and implementing data governance frameworks and sub-frameworks (data quality, policies, practices).
• Advising on governance approaches, setting direction, and building cross-team networks.
• Communicating complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and embedding governance.
• Analytical problem solving to identify issues and report data-related risks.
• Linking governance work to organisational priorities and goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead rollout of data ownership and quality frameworks.
• Advise senior leaders on governance practices across DWP.
• Contribute to strategic programmes including government data initiatives.
• Mentor colleagues and share governance expertise.
• Champion governance for smarter, safer data use within DWP.
• Implement the DWP Data Strategy and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk assessment

Policy compliance

Job description

DWP Digital in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Governance Manager to lead the rollout of data ownership and quality frameworks. You will collaborate with senior leaders and drive governance practices across large government programs, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.

The role emphasizes mentoring colleagues, influencing policy, and shaping data strategy across hubs in multiple locations. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.