Digital Data Management and Governance Lead

**Salary**

The starting salary will be from £49,250 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience

**Contractual hours**

36.5

**Package**

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

**Job category/type**

IT and Digital

**Date posted**

11/11/2024

**Job reference**

R97055

**Digital Transformation department**

**Full time **(36.5 hours per week)

**Hybrid working** - This is a hybrid role that offers flexible working between home and our Streatham Campus.

The Digital team are recruiting a Data Management and Governance Lead to work within our Enterprise Data Programme, an enabler of Strategy 2030: “to use the power of our education and research, through our people, place and partnerships to lead progress towards a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.”

The programme will implement a new Enterprise Data Service providing a centralised data capability including:

- Clear data governance, ownership and stewardship
- Expert support to data consumers through increased data analysis and literacy skills
- Rapid access to disparate data
- New data insights tools and techniques

Successful implementation of the service will support the shift in organisation culture to be data-led informing the continuous improvement of products and services.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Co-create and implement a data governance framework that complements the current Information Governance Framework and is aligned with Exeter University's 2030 strategy.
- Develop and enforce university-wide data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Establish and manage controls for data quality, metadata management, data lineage, and data privacy.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data insights, guidance, and action plans for data management.
- Define and assign data owners and stewards for university data assets.
- Implement tools and processes for data cataloguing and metadata management.
- Provide expert data governance advice to senior leadership and support tactical initiatives.
- Drive alignment and adoption of data governance best practices across the university.
- Maintain a network of industry professionals to stay updated on trends and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and develop training programs related to data governance and literacy.

**Just some of the **benefits** that come with this role include**:

- **Substantial annual leave package of 41 days**:

- **Incredible USS pension scheme**:

- **Sector leading policies around **maternity, adoption and shared parental leave**(up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- **Flexible Working options**:

- Benefit from fantastic **discounts at local and national shops** through numerous discount schemes including TOTUM cards
- We'll take your **personal and professional development** very seriously and we’ll empower you to keep developing your expert skills and give you access to the latest technologies and platforms
- **Discounted state-of-the-art fitness centres** on all our campuses
- Join our **sustainable** **travel initiative** by enjoying discounts on bus passes, cycle to work scheme and taking advantage of car sharing incentives. Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
- **Recognition and Rewards**: We have multiple schemes helps us celebrate your contributions.
- **Stunning campus locations in Exeter and Cornwall**

**We’re really looking for**
- Extensive experience in information and data management across the entire data lifecycle, including familiarity with relevant methods, tools, and architecture.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of data privacy and protection regulations, such as GDPR, and experience ensuring compliance within large organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to define and embed data ownership and stewardship roles within an organisation, ensuring accountability for data assets.
- Proficiency with data governance tools and platforms like Collibra, Snowflake, and Datasphere, as well as a deep understanding of data management concepts like data modelling, classification, and lifecycle management.
- Strong project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering initiatives on time and within budget, along with line management experience.
- **Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.**

**More about the **Digital Team**

At the University of Exeter, we're embarking on an exciting journey of digital transformation that will reshape the way we educate, research, and collaborate. Our commitment to embracing cutting-edge digital technologies and fostering digital skills development is at the heart of our mission. We are dedicated to working with partners who share our values to enhance our education,