Digital Data Management and Governance Lead

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.

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.
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