Head of Data Management

Requirements of the role

Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.

Why work for the ICO?

• Pay progression scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
• Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year).
• Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
• Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.

Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website .

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the ICO as Head of Data Management. Reporting into the Director of Data within the Digital, Data and Technology directorate you will develop and define the data management approach for the ICO. In addition to this you will hold a pivotal role in leading the Data Governance and Data Stewardship Network whilst supporting the Director of data in delivering the Enterprise Data Strategy.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.

As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.

Job description

• The role will develop and implement a data management approach and plan that will protect, cultivate and unlock the use of the ICO’s data while adhering to legal, ethical and risk management needs
• The role will set and monitor the adherence to data management policies, frameworks and standards that ensure alignment with business strategies, and the ICO’s role in the regulatory landscape
• The role will develop the necessary capabilities (people, processes and technologies) across the ICO for effective data management, data governance, and data stewardship
• The role will support the delivery of value from data for the ICO and for its stakeholders such as individuals, businesses, public and third sector organisations

Key responsibilities:

• Defining the data management approach for the organisation, and connecting it with the wider organisational strategy. This includes designing, implementing and monitoring data management and data governance processes and practices throughout the data life cycle, defining and applying end-to-end data governance frameworks, processes, operational policies, standards, compliance and assurance.
• Ensuring data management and governance processes are in place and adhered to for data products and services, utilising policies, technology and best practices as appropriate.
• Leading our Data Governance and Data Stewardship Network, supporting Data Stewards with the understanding, quality and availability of our data, and contributing to initiatives intended to improve our level of data maturity
• Leading the implementation of relevant data principles, policies and standards within the organisation
• Developing and then enforcing data quality standards, allowing the organisation to actively monitor, then resolve, any issues in data quality that reduce trust and ultimately value of data for decision making
• Leading the progression of other data management capabilities, such as master data, reference data, and metadata management, including the development of the necessary roles, processes and accountabilities to deliver these capabilities, working with the Head of Data Platform to develop the necessary technical capabilities
• Managing the existing ICO Information Management Team
• Supporting the Director of Data in executing the Enterprise Data Strategy

Person specification

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