Job Description

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Role: Data Governance Senior Manager

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting from £50,060p.a (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role: 

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. 

Essential Criteria: 

• 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:

• 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.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this role.   

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.