About this role
Salary: £43,000 - 83,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience delivering data governance or data ownership/stewardship models at scaleStrong data governance expertise and data management knowledgeStrategic and operational delivery capabilityExperience influencing and engaging senior stakeholdersExperience supporting organisational change and behaviour shiftAnalytical and problem-solving capabilityEssential experience working as a Data Governance Lead within Central Government Departments Responsibilities: Lead delivery of key components of the Data Ownership programme across multiple workstreamsTranslate governance strategy, policy and standards into scalable operating models and delivery approachesDrive identification, onboarding and enablement of data owners across the departmentLead engagement with business and digital teams to ensure ownership is applied consistently in delivery, decision making and service designOversee delivery of Conceptual Data Model workshops and ensure outputs are translated into ownership, accountability and governance applicationPlay a key role in the delivery of the Data Ownership Model as an enabler of our Data Strategy 2030 ambitionsWork across design through to delivery, embedding Data Ownership enterprise-wide across business areas, policy and digital and transformation programmesWork alongside other Data Managers and pick up line management responsibilities as required Technologies: More:
We are offering a fixed-term contract of 9 to 12 months with hybrid working, combining 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The role is available across Manchester, Newcastle, Blackpool, Leeds, Birmingham and Sheffield. You will join us in delivering the Data Ownership Model as a key enabler of our Data Strategy 2030 ambitions, working across business areas, policy, and digital and transformation programmes.
last updated 30 week of 2026