SC Cleared Data Governance Manager
Rate: Up to £620 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London or Manchester (1-2 days per week on-site)
Contract: 6 months
Clearance: Active SC required
We're hiring an experienced SC-cleared Data Governance Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile central government data programme. This role focuses on establishing and embedding robust data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, compliance, and effective data management across complex government environments.
This is a hands-on leadership role, working closely with data architects, engineers, analysts, and senior stakeholders to drive best practices in data governance, metadata management, and regulatory compliance across enterprise-scale platforms.
Key Requirements- Active Security Clearance (SC) - must be current and transferable
- Proven experience as a Data Governance Manager within central government or regulated environments
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (eg DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM)
- Experience with data governance tools, including:
- Microsoft Purview (or similar metadata/catalogue tools)
- Data quality and lineage tools
- Strong knowledge of data protection regulations (eg GDPR) and information assurance
- Experience defining and implementing data standards, policies, and controls
- Familiarity with Azure data environments (Data Lake, Synapse, etc.)
- Experience working with data owners, stewards, and governance forums
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Comfortable working in Agile, multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Define and implement enterprise-wide data governance frameworks and policies
- Establish data ownership, stewardship models, and accountability structures
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems and platforms
- Implement and manage metadata, data catalogue, and lineage capabilities
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and governance requirements
- Work with delivery teams to embed governance controls into data pipelines and platforms
- Lead governance forums and engage with stakeholders across business and technical teams
- Provide guidance on data classification, access controls, and information life cycle management
- Support audit, risk, and assurance activities with robust governance evidence
Working Pattern
- 1-2 days per week on-site in London or Manchester
- Remaining days remote, offering a flexible hybrid working model
If you're an SC-cleared Data Governance Manager with strong central government experience, expertise in governance frameworks, and a track record of delivering high-quality data controls in complex environments, we'd like to hear from you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
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