Data Governance Lead

Main Responsibility

• Design, deliver and manage enterprise-wide data and information governance and data quality frameworks; embedding it in the day-to-day work of operational areas.
• Lead, build and deliver the governance processes and systems to execute and deploy the enterprise Data Strategy.
• Provide leadership and direction across IOPCs portfolio of change initiatives/programmes and BAU activities; managing resource to ensure delivery.
• Delivery of an enterprise wide Data Governance Programme aligned to technical, legislative and regulatory requirements that align with the IT Strategy, Change Programmes, Corporate Priorities and management of Corporate Risks.
• Design and deliver a programme to define, master, and enhance data to ensure it meets the needs of the business and analytical teams
• Lead and participate in industry and relevant data alliances and networks – promoting excellence in Data Governance across industry and Government
• Lead the culture change required to ensure that the application of Data Governance is recognised as a key enabler to the successful delivery of IOPC’s corporate strategy.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience

• Experience of establishing governance processes and implementing enterprise-wide data governance and proven improvements in data quality.
• Knowledge of basic concepts of law and trends in data policy.
• Strong, up to date knowledge of data governance theory, standard methodology, and practical considerations.
• Experience of data ethics and an appreciation of the legal, commercial, and moral aspects of taking care of sensitive data.
• Experience delivering significant business change.
• Proven experience of engaging and influencing business stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of building and leading a team.

The role requires clearance to BPSS :

National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reasonable Adjustments

The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed, from extra time to formatting changes, to name a mere few. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email humanresources@policeconduct.gov.uk

Package Description

• 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• Civil Service pension
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours

Additional Information:

The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions.

The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process.

Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

About the Company

As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in.

Be yourself

The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do.

• As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.
• We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. 
• Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.
• Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Operation Hotton, to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive.