Senior Data Governance Manager – Shape Data Strategy

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks an experienced Senior Data Governance Manager to help shape the future of data within the Chief Data Office. You will lead governance priorities, influence policy, and collaborate across the organisation to ensure responsible data use.

This role offers the opportunity to design and implement governance frameworks, advance data quality initiatives, and work with government colleagues on cross‑gov data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior data governance professional with experience driving cross-functional improvements.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and translate policy requirements into governance actions.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, data sharing, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver data governance priorities across DWP.
• Design governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to embed data governance.
• Advise on data quality and data sharing governance.
• Support professional development within the Data Governance community.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Data quality

Data architecture

Job description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks an experienced Senior Data Governance Manager to help shape the future of data within the Chief Data Office. You will lead governance priorities, influence policy, and collaborate across the organisation to ensure responsible data use.

This role offers the opportunity to design and implement governance frameworks, advance data quality initiatives, and work with government colleagues on cross‑gov data initiatives.