Governance jobs in United Kingdom

Role Title: Senior Manager Data Governance

Band: (not specified)

Division and Directorate: Data & Artificial Intelligence (DDSS)

Location: London / Glasgow / Cardiff

Number of positions & contract types: 1 permanent

Approach: External

In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the delivery and embedding of the Data Governance Framework to enhance the quality, value, and usability of Ofgem's data assets. You will provide expert data governance, quality advice and guidance across all areas of Ofgem, ensuring that high-quality data assets are available for use with the necessary data quality metrics in place. As a senior member of the Data & AI function, you will support the Head of Data, Information & AI Governance in developing the vision and strategy for the function, with accountability for the delivery and maintenance of the data governance framework. Additionally, you will engage with the Head of Data & AI Governance to foster an environment that promotes a culture of data innovation and process excellence through the enhancement of data capability, including people, process efficiency, and technology. Your responsibilities will include supporting the operationalization of the data governance framework and actively collaborating with senior business leaders within multiple forums. By working closely with key stakeholders, you will ensure that Ofgem's data assets are of the highest quality and meet the required data quality standards.

• Develop, monitor, and assess data assets against data quality metrics, and create and maintain data governance framework policies, standards, processes, and controls.
• Support the Head of Data & AI Governance in ensuring compliance with the data governance framework, driving cultural change, and making data quality a key directorate metric across Ofgem.
• Lead on data initiatives across Ofgem by working with Data Stewards and Data Managers and ensuring adherence and alignment to the Ofgem framework.
• Create and maintain data governance art facts, coach, mentor, and develop peers and the data community to promote data governance and foster a data quality culture.
• Assist the Head of Data & AI Governance in leadership communications, planning sessions, and chairing Data Governance working team meetings and forums.
• Responsible for the management and maintenance of Purview for Azure data platform and provide regular reporting on data metrics, OKRs and sharing protocols.
• Maintain the Data Governance framework and drive a data quality culture, ensuring compliance with GDPR/DPA regulations by working with key stakeholders and the legal team.
• Update the enterprise Data catalogue, own improvement plans, and define the organizational structure to deliver the Data policy and controls strategy, including building and leading a centralized team.
• Ensure Data is managed within Ofgem's Risk Appetite, assist in defining acceptable risk, and continue developing, coaching, and mentoring the Data governance central and extended team members.

• Responsible for the management of Ofgem’s Data Policies and controls framework and develop new policies when the requirement arises.
• Support Data Stewards and Data Managers with defining measurable data quality metrics and then monitor and report on them.
• Build a central team of data policy and controls professionals and engage a data community that values data quality.
• Establish an operational way of working for Purview for the Azure data platform that addresses the onboarding of new data domains, creating associated rules and reporting frequencies.
• Align key data governance standards, raise awareness of the need for governance and controls, and highlight the significance of Ofgem's data as an organizational asset.
• Utilize enterprise technology platforms/applications to support Data Governance, conduct baseline assessments of data maturity, and develop improvement plans.
• Ensure regulatory guidance on data and digitalization is up to date and be recognized as an expert on data policy and controls.
• Support programs with effective Data Governance, manage a prioritized backlog of data policy and controls initiatives, and develop associated business cases and delivery plans.

• Chief Data, Infor, Head of Function
• Data & AI Team
• DDSS Directorate
• Ofgem senior leadership and executive team
• Key working relationships with the data community i.e. Data Owners, Information Champions, DDAT, Security, Legal, compliance, audit and Architecture
• Technical experts on data and regulation, as you leverage their expertise to develop and maintain policies/guidance
• DPO to you ensure coordination between their work and the overall data governance framework

• Department of Energy Security and Net Zero – Data and AI governance teams
• Office for National Statistics - Data and AI governance teams

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria below (not more than 1250 words).

In the event of receiving a large number of applications an initial sift may take place on just the identified lead criteria indicated below.

• Strong background in creating and maintaining data management/governance policies, controls, processes, and standards. (Lead criteria)
• Strong background and understanding of data quality metrics and reporting.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Purview and ability to act as the Ofgem Purview 'expert' to support the data governance team and associated data roles.