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.
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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