Data Governance Policy Manager

4 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Nationwide Full time

This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Policy and Control professional to drive improvement and add value across Nationwide. The role is central to strengthening data governance maturity with a focus on 'Lifecycle Management' for data and information.

Nationwide offers hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across the UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working.

You'll be responsible for supporting the implementation, operation, and monitoring of Controls supporting Lifecycle Management of Data and Information.

Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Data Framework, Policy, Standards, and Controls; ensuring these are in line with best practice and focused on the desired Data Governance outcomes.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Data and Information Lifecycle Management and support business understanding of all aspects of the Data Framework, Policy, Standards, and Controls in conjunction with subject matter experts from the wider team.

Work cross-functionally to ensure Data Policies align and dovetail with other linked policies to provide a coherent view as data transitions across the organisation.

Define intended policy outcomes and provide expert counsel to stakeholders to ensure their understanding of expectations and their accountabilities with regards to adherence across change and BAU activities.

Work collaboratively across teams, to monitor adherence to the Policy and Standards and to embed best practice with key stakeholders and business functions.

Contribute to key data governance forums such as the Data Governance Council to ensure they are driving business benefit and progress.

You'll be a data/information professional with experience working cross-functionally at an enterprise level to help business stakeholders understand their accountability and responsibility for the day-to-day governance of data and its management throughout the data lifecycle.

Experience and knowledge of the various elements that make up data and information policy with the ability to use this to advise and guide stakeholders.

Policy experience – Varied experiences in developing, deploying, and maintaining policies will be critical as a key part of this role is ensuring the Data Governance Policy and associated artefacts drive the organisation in the right direction.

Policy implementation – experience of supporting Policy implementation and the operation of Controls as defined by Data Framework, Policy, and Standards.

Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance – experience working in a regulated sector and with experience of Risk Management Frameworks.

Stakeholder management – a key part of this role will be being able to talk to different stakeholders about data governance and what the Policy means for them to gain their buy-in and provide the clarity they need to enact their responsibilities.

Experience of people management – this role will involve leadership of those outside of a direct reporting line, influencing, and collaborating with others.

Nationwide benefits – a personal pension, life assurance, a great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme, access to an annual performance-related bonus, access to training to help you develop and progress your career, and 25 days holiday, pro-rata.

Nationwide is the world's largest building society. As a building society, we're owned by our members – that's our customers who have their current account, mortgage, or savings with us.



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