Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager

Pay up to £45,081, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, choice of locations, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

• Do you have ideas on how to change and improve data governance processes?
• Would you love the opportunity to help shape the future of data within DWP?

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our Data Sharing Advice and Guidance Team and our Data Quality Centre of Excellence.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Proven experience in a data governance role, proactive in approach to the practical implementation of data governance practices and a deep understanding of data protection legislation.
• Experience advising on data governance approaches and standards, setting direction, building and maintaining networks and collaborating across teams with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience of communicating/presenting technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Experience of navigating ambiguous situations, displaying strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information, identify key issues and support the reporting of data risks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a strategic context and communicate how activities meet strategic goals and contribute to the development of strategy and policies.

You and your role

We are seeking experienced Data Governance Managers to provide expertise and help us drive the evolution of data within DWP. This is an exciting time to join - DWP's Data Strategy was introduced in 2023, and you will be at the heart of its implementation, alongside the introduction of a Data Hub & Spoke model.

You will be empowered to design and implement new ideas, problem solve to meet the data needs of DWP, and have opportunities to work on multiple CDO priorities, including our current live services - the Data Sharing Advice and Guidance Team and our Data Quality Centre of Excellence.

Reporting to a Senior Data Governance Manager, you will be part of the Data Governance Job Family and will have the opportunity to work on a variety of data governance priorities, rotating to work on different projects over time.

You will have an opportunity to develop transferrable data skills that are valuable to both DWP and wider industry through on-the-job training, soft skills learning, and professional qualifications.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £45,081.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

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