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.”

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 allowance (41 days including bank holidays)
• Fantastic full USS pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to the latest technologies and platforms 
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Discounts at local and national shops through numerous discount schemes! 
• Discounted gyms on all of our campuses
• Sustainable travel initiative by enjoying discounted bus passes, cycle to work scheme and car sharing incentives.
• Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• 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.

All applications must be made via our university portal, click the "Apply" button above to be taken through to our website for more details. 

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