Data Governance Senior Manager

To lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Data Governance arrangements across AWE, establishing clear ownership, stewardship, accountability and decision-making for data assets so that trusted, secure and well-managed data supports organisational objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Data Governance frameworks, standards and controls that enable consistent, effective governance of data assets across AWE.

• Develop and maintain Data Ownership and Data Stewardship governance arrangements that support accountability, decision-making and effective management of data assets.

• Establish and maintain Data Governance forums, governance processes and decision-making arrangements that support effective governance and oversight.

• Provide specialist advice and challenge to business areas implementing Data Governance requirements, supporting proportionate controls and consistent adoption across AWE.

• Contribute to the collective success of the KIDM Centre of Excellence through effective collaboration and integrated delivery across governance, compliance, capability and adoption functions.

• Ensure Data Governance activities support applicable legal, regulatory, security and organisational requirements.

• Provide professional leadership within own area of expertise, influencing stakeholders, promoting good practice and supporting delivery of organisational objectives whilst role modelling AWE behaviours.

• Understanding of Data Governance within regulated environments.

• Understanding of legal, regulatory and organisational requirements relating to data management and governance.

• Degree level qualification in Data Management, Information Management, Information Governance or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.

• Experience developing or supporting Data Governance activities.

• Experience implementing governance frameworks, standards or controls.

• Experience supporting Data Ownership, Stewardship or accountability-based governance models.

• Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across complex organisations.

• Experience operating within regulated or complex organisational environments.

• Practical understanding of enterprise digital information, collaboration and content management environments such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint or comparable platforms.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including

Package: Starting from £50,060p.a (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience), * 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.