Data Governance Manager

DSIT • Full-time • United Kingdom • £41.99k - £47.12k / year • 1d ago

Location: Newport or Titchfield (Fareham)

Help shape how one of the UK’s most important organisations uses data. At the Office for National Statistics (ONS), you’ll play a key role in making sure the data behind official statistics is trusted, well-managed and used to inform decisions that impact society.

About the role

As a Data Governance Manager, you’ll be at the heart of how data is managed across ONS. Working with teams across the organisation, you’ll help ensure data is used safely, effectively and responsibly, from how it’s collected, to how it supports research, policy and decision making.

You’ll influence how data is governed across its full lifecycle, helping to embed standards, improve practices, and ensure data is treated as a valuable asset.

What you’ll be doing

Building strong relationships with stakeholders to embed data governance across ONS
Providing advice on data protection, security, ethics and legal considerations (e.g. GDPR)
Supporting the development and improvement of data governance frameworks and standards
Promoting good data practices (quality, metadata, accessibility and reuse)
Translating complex data concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
Identifying risks and supporting informed decision making across teams
Helping improve how data is managed and used across the organisation

What we’re looking for