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Head of Data Governance

Lawrence Harvey
Devon
1 week ago
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Role:Head of Data Governance
Length:18-month engagement
Location:Hybrid - Travel to Exeter 1 day per week
IR35 Status:Inside IR35
Pay Rate:£550 - £600 per day

One of my public sector clients are currently looking for a Head of Data Governance to join their team on a predominantly remote basis with travel to client site in Exeter 1x per week. They are interested in a Head of Data Governance with experience of working in an Agile environment amongst multi-disciplinary teams. Past experience of working within the public sector would be ideal. Candidates must also be eligible forSC clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental data governance Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks and standards Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues Encourage better data literacy and understanding of environmental data governance within the organisation

Key Requirements:

Lead the implementation of the Environmental Data Strategy and implement the necessary governance required for effective design and delivery products and services Ensure appropriate environmental data governance frameworks, standards and principles are set in line with the corporate strategy and enterprise design framework Direct continuous improvement to optimise data governance practices over the full data life cycle. Lead on the development and implementation of assurance processes and set up reporting to the Data Governance Group and other routes as agreed. Advocate improved environmental data risk management, advising on tactical and strategic matters both technical and non-technical.

Are you interested in this position? If so, then please respond with your CV and I will be in touch ASAP.

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