Senior Data Governance Specialist

1 day ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Governance Specialist to lead our team in delivering data access services and training to researchers.

**About the Role:**

The UK Data Archive is the lead organisation of the UK Data Service, providing unified access to regional, national, and international social and economic data. As a Senior Data Governance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of these services.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Lead two teams of skilled data professionals: the Data Access team and the User Support and Training team.

• Administer registration and access activities, produce user support materials, and perform statistical output checking.

• Deliver training for those seeking to use social research data.

• Work with Service Directors to roll out access to business and administrative data under the Digital Economy Act, ensuring safe data protocols and smooth workflows.

• Lead the Service's programme of training for Safe Researchers and contribute to other training areas.

• Represent the Service at high-level meetings and events.

• Contribute to publications on methodological areas relating to sensitive data sharing.

• Assist in funding bids for the UK Data Service.

**Requirements:**

• Postgraduate degree or comparable experience in a data-using discipline and a first degree in a social science or statistical-related discipline.

• Experience of implementing governance for data and a proven understanding of data privacy.

• Experience in preparing and analysing data for management use and managing quality assurance of an outward-facing service.

• Proven line management experience and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in teaching or training researchers.

• Experience in drafting and maintaining policies and procedures for research data access processes and knowledge of metadata standards on social science data publishing is advantageous.

**What We Offer:**

A competitive salary of around £55,000 per annum, plus benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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