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On behalf of Homes England, we are looking for a Data Governance Lead (Inside IR35) for a 6 month Remote contract, with occasional visits to Homes England offices.

Job purpose 

We are seeking a Data Governance Lead to advance data governance across the organisation as part of the wider Data Architecture and Governance team within the Data & Analytics directorate. This role will lead the development, implementation, and management of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, while working closely with Data Owners and Data Stewards to embed strong data management practices and ensure the quality and integrity of data across the agency.

As a Data Governance Lead, your main responsibilities will be:

• Managing and coaching a team of data governance managers.
• Leading the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, standards and policies, to ensure data quality, integrity and security across the organisation.
• Aligning data governance with the organisation’s data strategy and future ways of working.
• Collaborating with Data Owners and Data Stewards to establish and implement data management policies.
• Working with the DPO and Information Security teams to ensure compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining metrics to measure the effectiveness of data governance policies, along with reporting on key metrics such as data accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, and lineage.
• Providing regular updates and reports on data governance activities to senior management.
• Leading initiatives to improve data quality, data protection, and data lifecycle management.
• Overseeing the maintenance and continuous improvement of the data governance framework.
• Acting as a liaison between the Data & Analytics directorate and other business units to promote data governance best practices.

Essential:

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices, with experience implementing them in complex organisations.
• Proficiency with data governance tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft Purview or similar).
• Experience with data quality management, data stewardship and data ownership models.
• Experience driving adoption of data governance across business units.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data management and protection.
• Strong project delivery skills, with an understanding of Agile ways of working.
• Ability to define, measure and improve data quality through effective use of metrics, analysis and insight.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to develop and guide governance capability.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Homes England guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Homes England guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".