Data Governance Officer

Main Responsibility

• Be an ambassador for Data Governance in the IOPC.
• Engage in discussions with various teams across the IOPC to identify issues with data and information management and feed them into the IOPC Data Strategy Deliverables.
• Understand individual team requirements and ensure this is considered in the creation of the Data Governance Framework by reporting into the Data Governance Lead.
• Support with the delivery of an enterprise-wide Data Governance Programme aligned to technical, legislative, and regulatory requirements
• Work with various teams across the IOPC to identify issues or concerns relating to the management of data. Work with the Data Governance Team, and other Information Management Teams to resolve these issues.
• Support with the design and help deliver a Data Governance programme to define, master, and enhance data. Working to ensure it meets the needs of the business and analytical teams
• Support the wider Data Governance Team the design and implementation of the Data Dictionary, Glossary and Product Catalogue, sharing the proposals with the relevant teams in the IOPC and assisting with leading sessions to populate the appropriate information.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Data Governance tools (e.g., Data Dictionary, Glossary and Product Catalogue), keeping them accurate and up to date. 
• Support with the implementation of new Data Governance technology or tools
• Review and update Data Governance policies on an annual basis
• Support other information management teams (e.g., corporate Records Management, KIM) with delivery of best practice data management in IOPC systems and repositories
• Support with the development of an organisations taxonomy model and conducting discovery sessions with system users.
• Support with the implementation of the IOPC Data Ownership model including identification of data domains, creating the framework, conducting working groups and discovery workshops, and when in place supporting IOPC Data Owners with their roles and responsibilities.
• Work with various teams across the IOPC to identify issues or concerns relating to the management of data. Work with the Data Governance Team, and other Information Management Teams to resolve these issues.
• Work with the Learning, Talent, and Development team to develop formal training and guidance for the IOPC’s information management systems.

• Work with the Knowledge Team and the Quality and Service Improvement team to uphold data management standards and to develop a good data culture in the organisation.
• Work with operational staff to improve data management across the organisation.
• Work directly with colleagues in ICT; Business Relationship Managers, Business Intelligence Team, and Application Solutions Architect, to be a conduit for data improvements, between technical developments and required culture and process change.
• Help teams identify smarter ways of managing data, including tools and processes, supporting the IOPC Data Governance Framework

The Ideal Candidate

Experience

• Experience of data management
• Using evidence to make decisions.
• Working with case management systems and reporting systems.
• Demonstrable evidence of strong analytical and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and end users.
• Some experience of process improvement and development would be desirable
• Some experience of solving problems through data analysis and data exploration would be desirable

Skills and Abilities

• You will be able to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, in both written and verbal formats
• You will have demonstrable experience in analysing data
• Able to give and take constructive feedback and share learning with colleagues
• You are committed, independent, reliable and solution focussed
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work through periods change and support organisation wide projects
• You will have knowledge of Data Governance and information management
• Able to prioritise and manage own tasks effectively.

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.