Associate Data Governance Manager - Office for National Statistics - HEO

Locations: Newport or Titchfield

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is recruiting Associate Data Governance Managers to sit at the heart of how the UK’s most important data is collected, managed and safely used.

This is a chance to work across the full data life cycle, helping ensure that the data behind national statistics, research and policy decisions is trusted, ethical and fit for purpose.

ONS data underpins decisions about:

• The economy
• Population and migration
• Employment, earnings and inflation
• Public services and social change

In this role, you’ll help ensure ONS data is:

• Findable, understandable and usable
• Managed responsibly and legally
• Treated as a valuable national asset

What you’ll be doing

As an Associate Data Governance Manager, you’ll work across different parts of ONS, depending on business need. Your work may include:

• Supporting the Data Governance Office, helping embed data governance strategy, policies and standards across ONS
• Working with data owners, analysts and communities of practice to ensure governance is understood and applied
• Supporting the Data Acquisition function, helping negotiate and enable access to sustainable data sources
• Helping put in place governance frameworks for safe data sharing and usage
• Supporting documentation such as memorandums of understanding, business cases and policy guidance
• Advising on data protection, ethics, security and legal considerations (including GDPR)
• Translating between technical and non‑technical audiences, ensuring shared understanding
• Supporting reporting, assurance and performance tracking related to governance effectiveness

You’ll be involved throughout the end‑to‑end data life cycle, from acquisition through to use in statistics and research.

Who this role is ideal for

This role would suit someone who:

• Has experience working with data governance, data management or data delivery
• Enjoys working with stakeholders and understanding user needs
• Can explain data concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
• Has an interest in how data informs statistics, research and public decision‑making
• Is developing their expertise in areas like metadata, data quality, standards and governance frameworks
• Cares about data being used ethically, legally and effectively

Interested?

This is a snapshot of the role.

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