Data Management and Governance Lead

Job title:

Data Management and Governance Lead

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Full time (36.5 hours per week)Hybrid working – This is a hybrid role that offers flexible working between home and our Streatham Campus.The Digital team are recruiting a Data Management and Governance Lead to work within our Enterprise Data Programme, an enabler of Strategy 2030: “to use the power of our education and research, through our people, place and partnerships to lead progress towards a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.”The programme will implement a new Enterprise Data Service providing a centralised data capability including:

• Clear data governance, ownership and stewardship.
• Expert support to data consumers through increased data analysis and literacy skills.
• Rapid access to disparate data.
• New data insights tools and techniques.

Successful implementation of the service will support the shift in organisation culture to be data-led informing the continuous improvement of products and services.What you’ll be doing…

• Co-create and implement a data governance framework that complements the current Information Governance Framework and is aligned with Exeter University’s 2030 strategy.
• Develop and enforce university-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and manage controls for data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data privacy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data insights, guidance, and action plans for data management.
• Define and assign data owners and stewards for university data assets.
• Implement tools and processes for data cataloguing and metadata management.
• Provide expert data governance advice to senior leadership and support tactical initiatives.
• Drive alignment and adoption of data governance best practices across the university.
• Maintain a network of industry professionals to stay updated on trends and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and develop training programs related to data governance and literacy.

Just some of the that come with this role include:

• Substantial annual leave package of 41 days!
• Incredible USS pension scheme.
• Sector leading policies around

(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy. * Flexible Work options.

• Benefit from fantastic discounts at local and national shops through numerous discount schemes including TOTUM cards.
• Access to discounted state-of-the-art fitness centres.
• Sustainable travel initiative by enjoying a 10 percent discount on bus passes, cycle to work scheme and taking advantage of car sharing incentives. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall.

We’re really looking for…

• Extensive experience in information and data management across the entire data lifecycle, including familiarity with relevant methods, tools, and architecture.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy and protection regulations, such as GDPR, and experience ensuring compliance within large organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to define and embed data ownership and stewardship roles within an organisation, ensuring accountability for data assets.
• Proficiency with data governance tools and platforms like Collibra, Snowflake, and Datasphere, as well as a deep understanding of data management concepts like data modelling, classification, and lifecycle management.
• Strong project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering initiatives on time and within budget, along with line management experience.

For more information on this job role and to apply please click the “Apply” button above.All applications must be made via our website. The closing date for this role will be the 24th of November 2024.From £49,250. On Grade G, Depending on qualifications and experience

Expected salary

£49250 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:30:19 GMT

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