Senior Data Governance Manager


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£57,946 to £68,205 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NE98 1YX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

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 the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)?

If so, a role in our Chief Data Office (CDO) may well be the opportunity you’re looking for.

Data is at the heart of everything DWP does, helping to inform policy, improve services and deliver better outcomes for our customers. DWP Digital is dedicated to developing and delivering world class digital services that benefit society today and improve the lives of future generations.

We are looking for experienced Senior Data Governance Managers to help drive the evolution of data governance across DWP. This is an exciting time to join, as we continue to deliver the DWP Data Strategy and strengthen how data is governed, managed and used across the organisation.

As part of the Chief Data Office within DWP's Data and Analytics community, you will support high priority data initiatives, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and have opportunities to work across different data governance projects over time.

You will also be supported to develop your skills through on the job learning, professional development opportunities and industry recognised qualifications.

If you're an experienced Data Governance professional who enjoys driving improvements, influencing stakeholders and working across a diverse portfolio of priorities, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead and deliver data governance priorities that support the effective management, protection and legitimate use of data across DWP.
Design and implement innovative solutions to address data governance challenges, meet business needs and support Chief Data Office (CDO) priorities.
Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across DWP, building strong relationships to drive engagement and deliver improved data outcomes.
Act as a subject matter expert in data governance and related disciplines, providing specialist advice, guidance and supporting the continuous improvement of frameworks, standards and best practice.
Contribute to the Data Governance Manager community by sharing expertise, promoting good practice and helping to evolve the profession across DWP.
Work across a range of data governance priorities within the Chief Data Office, with opportunities to broaden expertise as a generalist or develop specialist knowledge in areas such as Data Quality or Data Sharing Governance, supported by formal training and professional qualifications.

There will be opportunities to work across different areas within our Chief Data Office for example:

The roll out of DWP’s Data Ownership model, working with stakeholders to gain buy in, understanding their data maturity and support needs, as well as facilitating access to subject matter expertise.
The iteration of our Data Governance Framework, designing and updating policies and supporting Data Governance structures, as well as monitoring compliance with policy and legislative requirements.
Implementation of Data Quality Framework providing targeted support, advice and guidance to enable the business to understand the quality of their data.
Working across government to implement the cross government data initiatives.

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