Data Governance Consultant

About Civica:
We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local government to central [federal] government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.

The Data Management team is part of our Consultancy Services Group, which has over 65 professionals. The group helps clients with all aspects Digital Transformation from developing their digital and data strategies, through designing and implementing data-centric solutions to supporting business change.

Our projects are varied and include:

• Defining Data Strategies to enable our clients to realise their vision
• Performing data management maturity assessments
• Building business cases to unlock investment in data management
• Developing data management target operating models, architectures and roadmaps
• Establishing effective frameworks for data governance, master data management and data quality
• Regulatory compliance assessments, including data protection
• Data management and analytics technology assessment and selection
  
  

Key Responsibilities for the Data Management Consultant role

• Work independently or as part of a team to understand the data management capabilities required to satisfy client business goals and objectives, and translate these into appropriate target operating models, architectures and roadmaps
• Work independently or as part of a team to perform data management maturity assessments and develop recommendations for clients to address deficiencies
• Work independently or as part of a team to develop client business cases for data management initiatives
• Work independently or as part of a team to recommend appropriate approaches and frameworks for data governance, master data management and data
• Work as part of a team to develop the high-level architecture for data-centric business solutions such as single-view (master data management) or insight/analytics solutions
• Supporting the development of client bids and presentations of proposals
• Develop trusted relationships with clients to generate further sales opportunities for self and others
  
  

Essential Skills

• Data Governance
• Information and Data Strategy
• Business Case Development for Data Management Initiatives
• Data Management Frameworks and Assessments
• Data Migration Strategy & Implementation Planning
• Business Change Management
• Experience of working with Central or Local Government
• Knowledge of established Data Management frameworks and best practice approaches.
• ELIGIBILITY for UK SC clearance - 5 years UK residency essential
  
  

Desirable Skills

Proven expertise in any of the following areas:

Person specification - Essential

• Strong client focus, committed to providing high-quality services and solutions
• Relates well to others, effective at relationship and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with impact and clarity
• Works well when part of a team pursuing a common goal
• Adaptable to changing business and client needs, positively using any feedback that may be provided
• Proactive in seeking new business opportunities for self and others
• Comfortable planning/prioritizing work and reporting progress
• Willingness to travel to work at client sites across the UK and beyond, flexible about short and longer-term engagements
• Self-starting with a positive “can-do” approach, facing unexpected challenges enthusiastically and finding opportunities to deliver successful outcomes for clients
• Keen to learn and contribute to the development of Consultancy capabilities

Certifications (Desirable)

• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Life at Civica

Civica is the UK’s leading public sector software provider, with more than 22 years of sustained growth.

We’re developing and delivering the technologies that are transforming our vital public services, across Local Government, Central Government, Healthcare and beyond.

• Blended working : less commuting, more time with your friends and family.

• ‘Investors in People’ – Gold : We prioritise the development of our colleagues to match their ambition.

• Financial Times - Diversity Leader 2023 : We’re committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture.

• Top rated employer – Glassdoor: Our average length of service is 9 years.

• Societal Impact: Our solutions impact positive societal change, supporting local Authorities, Schools, Police forces, the NHS and numerous Central Government offices.

Building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture

Studies have shown that certain underrepresented groups of people are less likely to apply for a job that they don’t 100% match. At Civica, we’re committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people excel.

So, if you like the sound of this opportunity but you don’t meet all of the requirements then please apply. You could be the perfect candidate for this or other opportunities within Civica.

Mental Health Champions are here for you

We have a team of Mental Health Champions working hard to change the stigma around Mental Health. We routinely run awareness workshops to ensure our colleagues better understand how Mental Health can impact your day to day life. We are available for support when you need it most and actively encourage our people to reach out to us.

Affinity Groups

Civica has different affinity groups in place, where people can share experiences and put forward their ideas, suggestions and recommendations to make Civica an even more inclusive organisation for everyone. Our groups are for anyone who wants to support and ally with that community and include: Early careers, accessibility, parents and guardians, wellness, LGBTQIA+, race and ethnicity and many more.

Civica is a Diversity Leader, ranked as one of the top European companies for workplace diversity and equality - Financial Times 2023.

Civica is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people excel. We believe that diversity stimulates innovation, enables us to deliver better outcomes for people and communities, supports the growth of our people, and delivers great results for our customers. Civica recruit, promote and reward our people based on their contribution, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.