Strategic Data Governance Leader (Product-Led)

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Leeds is seeking a Lead Data Governance Manager to join the Chief Data Office Leadership Team. The role focuses on delivering governance products and services, driving adoption of data governance practices, and building a culture of trust in data across the department.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with senior leaders, and shape the department's data strategy to maximise value for citizens while ensuring data is

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Data Governance function as part of the Chief Data Office leadership team.
• Sponsor and oversee the delivery of key data governance products and services, ensuring they are user-centred, scalable, continually improved and responsive to changing departmental priorities.
• Lead engagement with senior leaders, business areas and delivery teams to understand governance needs and ensure governance solutions enable, rather than inhibit, the effective use of data.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on data governance, such as data ethics, data quality, data maturity or data sharing.
• Establish mechanisms to monitor compliance, evaluate effectiveness and report on progress against governance objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Lead and support organisational change activities that strengthen DWP's data culture, encourage innovation and continuous improvement and reinforce the treatment of data as a strategic asset.
• Build productive relationships with key stakeholders across DWP, government and the wider data community, influencing strategic decision-making and driving collaboration.
• Develop and nurture a high-performing, inclusive team, creating an environment where people can learn, develop and thrive.
• Produce high-quality briefings, reports and recommendations for the Digital and Data Board, Executive Team and other senior governance forums.

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Leeds is seeking a Lead Data Governance Manager to join the Chief Data Office Leadership Team. The role focuses on delivering governance products and services, driving adoption of data governance practices, and building a culture of trust in data across the department.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with senior leaders, and shape the department's data strategy to maximise value for citizens while ensuring data is