Data Governance Project Officer, HEO, Perm. Liverpool, Newport

You will be at the forefront of the Commission's data strategy and management activities, playing a crucial role in enhancing the Commission’s data governance practices and developing a data-driven and data-literate culture.

You will be responsible for the project aspects of data governance and will lead data maturity assessments, manage the Information Asset Register, and provide strategic support to the Data Strategy and Governance Group.

You will be instrumental in supporting and delivering data literacy initiatives, contributing to better use and management of data within the Commission and empowering staff across the Commission to make informed, data-driven decisions. By fostering a culture of data literacy and championing best practices in data governance, you will play a vital role in maximising the value of the Commission’s data assets, increase data maturity and data literacy and driving informed decision-making across all levels of the Commission.

As a key member of the Data team, you will also provide project management support for various data-related initiatives, supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects that align with the Commission’s data strategy and objectives., * Data Governance - demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of data governance theory, standard methodology and the practical considerations. Support an end-to-end data governance framework (the processes, operational policies and standards needed to support good data management). Work effectively with technical teams and other stakeholders to implement a data governance framework and make recommendations to ensure compliance.

• Commission Futures Programme - working closely with programme teams to ensure that data is managed as a strategic asset, promoting consistent standards for data quality, ownership, security, and compliance. By developing guidance, supporting governance frameworks, and facilitating collaboration between stakeholders, you will help ensure that new systems and processes align with best practice, enabling reliable, transparent, and well-governed data to underpin improved decision-making and regulatory effectiveness within the Charity Commission.
• Data Maturity - responsible for the planning, management and delivery of Data Maturity Assessments based on the Government Framework to measure, improve and maintain the health and strength of our data ecosystems.
• Information Asset Register (IAR) - responsible for managing, maintaining, and where appropriate, enhancing the IAR and the services related to it for the Commission.
• Data Strategy and Governance Group - support the planning, management and facilitation of the Commission’s Data Strategy and Governance Group.
• Data Literacy – support and foster a culture of data literacy in the Commission. Deliver and track recommendations from IAR audits and the data maturity assessments. Develop training for Information Asset Owners and Data Stewards and support wider data literacy initiatives.
• Project Management – provide project management support to various data related projects for the Data team., We will assess your experience, and the following Behaviours at Interview stage:
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Interview Arrangements

Interviews will be taking place via MS Teams

The sift is due to take place on 24/07/2026

Interviews will be held on 06/08/2026

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills.

We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers.

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Behaviours:

The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)) and should be referred to when making this application.

You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation.

You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people.

When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result.

Reasonable Adjustment:

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact Government Recruitment Service via Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
• Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Reserve Lists

If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard.

During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order., * UK nationals

• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Ability:

• Able to develop and build strong relationships with people of different business and technical backgrounds.
• Project Management skills
• Ability to break down complex problems and projects into manageable goals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Maintain the highest standard of integrity in all business relationships.
• Collaborative team player with strong culture awareness.
• Ability to get to the heart of a problem and make sound and timely decisions to resolve it.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, and resourcefulness, with the initiative to recognise and act on problems and opportunities.

Experience:

• Relevant experience in data governance, data management, or a related domain.
• Understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Knowledge of data quality management practices.

Technical:

• Knowledge of data related emerging trends and issues.
• Knowledge of Information Asset Management., * Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Annual leave, Employee discount, Company pension, Season ticket loan, Discounted gym membership Part-time, Permanent, Full-time Hybrid work in Bootle L20 7HS, Alongside your salary of £35,384, Charity Commission contributes £10,250 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

This is your chance to make a contribution that really matters and to make an impact in an organisation where your voice will be heard and your hard work noticed.

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We operate a flexible hybrid working policy where office attendance is combined with homeworking days dependent on role and corporate requirements.

We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring from all backgrounds and we aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.

We do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.

We offer access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contributions of 28.97%), far more than in the private sector, and a flexible, family-friendly environment. Additionally, you can look forward to other great benefits via our ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Edenred’ schemes. These include everything from an interest-free season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan scheme and bicycle loan (after two months) to discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurants. Please see the attached Charity Commission benefits document.

A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days per year. You have the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) per year, requests must be submitted in the February of that year.

The Charity Commission’s operational ambition is to realise the Commission’s values of being an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent, which works in a way that is supportive, collaborative, and innovative to achieve our ambitions. We want to develop our capability to regulate charities to realise this goal and meet our statutory and public duties to ensure that charity in England and Wales can deliver maximum benefit to society in a way that upholds its reputation in the eyes of the public.

Work at the Charity Commission and you’ll make a difference every day to:

• The 170,000 charities of all shapes and sizes that we regulate across England and Wales.
• The trustees we partner with and advise.
• The people and causes that benefit from the £10bn generously donated each year by the public.

Find out more about working for us here., The Charity Commission’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk.