Lead Data Governance Manager
Salary range: £57,954 - £65,400
Job Title: Lead Data Governance Manager
Band: 5
Location: Liverpool, Newport, Norwich or Birmingham
Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time/Compressed/Part Time/Job Share
Closing Date: 01/12/24
Job Summary
CCS has an ambition to be led by data and insights. The Head of Data Governance acts as a leader in shaping and implementing strategies/processes that ensure the organisation's data is of high quality, secure and compliant with regulations. This role plays a pivotal role in fostering a data-driven culture and aligning data practices with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define the data governance strategy for the organisation, joining it with the wider organisational strategy.
* Design, implement and monitor data governance within the organisation, and throughout the data life cycle.
* Define strategies to enable continual improvement of data management practices and compliance with data governance policies.
* Engage and work effectively with technical leaders and senior stakeholders to implement data governance and ensure compliance.
* Set and monitor the adherence to data governance policies, frameworks and standards required in Government.
* Be accountable for understanding and handling the organisational data risks and issues.
* Act as an advisor across Crown Commercial Services and lead on the best practice of data security development.
* Maintain effective long-term relationships at a senior level with important decision-makers and influencers.
* Investigate emerging trends in data-related approaches.
Essential Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):
* Excellent communication skills, able to communicate relevant, compelling stories.
* Experience of managing stakeholder expectations and moderating discussions.
* Experience of owning data governance structures and principles.
* Experience of directing continuous improvements to optimise data governance.
* Experience of working with senior stakeholders to provide data assurance.
Desirable Criteria (to be assessed at application stage):
* Expertise in government commercial and finance structures and procedures.
Success Profiles (To be assessed at interview stage):
Behaviours:
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating & Influencing
* Changing & Improving
* Managing a Quality Service
Technical:
* Communicating analysis and insight
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Generous pension scheme
* A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus
* Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location
* Flexi time scheme
* Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.
CCS is a flexible business with a smarter working model where our colleagues benefit from a mix of home and office working.
For more information on our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@crowncommercial.gov.uk.
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