Lead Data Governance

Job Description

Fixed Term Contract - 9 to 12 monthsLocations: Manchester, Newcastle, Blackpool, Leeds, Birmingham, SheffieldHybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 Working from HomeThe successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of the Data Ownership Model (DOM) as an enabler of our Data Strategy 2030 ambitions. The work spans design through to delivery, embedding Data Ownership enterprise-wide across business areas, policy and digital and transformation programmes. Working alongside other Data Managers, picking up line management responsibilities as required and reporting into the lead for Data Ownership.Key activities include:Lead delivery of key components of the Data Ownership programme across multiple workstreamsTranslate governance strategy, policy and standards into scalable operating models and delivery approachesDrive identification, onboarding and enablement of data owners across the department.Lead engagement with business and digital teams to ensure ownership is applied consistently in delivery, decision making and service designOversee delivery of Conceptual Data Model workshops and ensure outputs are translated into ownership, accountability and governance applicationProven experience delivering data governance or data ownership/stewardship models at scaleStrong Data Governance expertise and data management knowledgeStrategic and operational delivery capabilityExperience influencing and engaging senior stakeholdersExperience supporting organisational change and behaviour shiftAnalytical and problem-solving capabilityEssential experience: Working as a Data Governance Lead within Central Government DepartmentsTPBN1_UKTJ