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# Data Governance Senior Manager

- **Company:** AWE plc
- **Location:** Aldermaston, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,060
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Governance, Digital Assets, Digital Data, Information Management, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Management
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://bfrss.org.uk/profiles/companies/90939//?show=2043298&showtype=VAC

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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.