Senior or Principal Data Governance Consultant

Due to security clearance requirements, to be considered for this role you must be a sole British national and have been resident continuously for at least the last 5 years in the UK. The Data Management team is part of our Consultancy Services Group, which has over 65 professionals. The group helps clients in the government and defence sectors with all aspects Digital Transformation from developing their digital and data strategies, through designing and implementing data-centric solutions to supporting business change. We are seeking Senior or Principal Data Governance professionals to continue growth of the data management function and also with a longer term view of succession planning for senior roles in the team. Our projects are varied and include: Defining Data Strategies to enable our clients to realise their vision Performing data management maturity assessments Building business cases to unlock investment in data management Developing data management target operating models, architectures and roadmaps Establishing effective frameworks for data governance, master data management and data quality Regulatory compliance assessments, including data protection Data management and analytics technology assessment and selection Key Responsibilities for the Data Governance Consultant role Work independently or as part of a team to understand the data management capabilities required to satisfy client business goals and objectives, and translate these into appropriate target operating models, architectures and roadmaps Work independently or as part of a team to perform data management maturity assessments and develop recommendations for clients to address deficiencies Work independently or as part of a team to develop client business cases for data management initiatives Work independently or as part of a team to recommend appropriate approaches and frameworks for data governance, master data management and data Work as part of a team to develop the high-level architecture for data-centric business solutions such as single-view (master data management) or insight/analytics solutions Supporting the development of client bids and presentations of proposals Develop trusted relationships with clients to generate further sales opportunities for self and others Essential Skills Data Governance - Experience establishing Data Governance Capabilities from scratch Business Case Development for Data Management Initiatives Data Management Frameworks and Assessments Data Migration Strategy & Implementation Planning Stakeholder engagement skills Business Change Management Experience of working with Central or Local Government Knowledge of established Data Management frameworks and best practice approaches. Person specification - Essential Strong client focus, committed to providing high-quality services and solutions Relates well to others, effective at relationship and stakeholder management Excellent communication and presentation skills with impact and clarity Works well when part of a team pursuing a common goal Adaptable to changing business and client needs, positively using any feedback that may be provided Proactive in seeking new business opportunities for self and others Comfortable planning/prioritizing work and reporting progress Willingness to travel to work at client sites, mostly Southern England based Self-starting with a positive “can-do” approach, facing unexpected challenges enthusiastically and finding opportunities to deliver successful outcomes for clients Keen to learn and contribute to the development of Consultancy capabilities Certifications (Desirable) DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) Benefits Life at Civica Civica is the UK’s leading public sector software provider, with more than 22 years of sustained growth. We’re developing and delivering the technologies that are transforming our vital public services, across Local Government, Central Government, Healthcare and beyond. • Blended working : less commuting, more time with your friends and family. • ‘Investors in People’ – Gold : We prioritise the development of our colleagues to match their ambition. • Financial Times - Diversity Leader 2023 : We’re committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture. • Top rated employer – Glassdoor: Our average length of service is 9 years. • Societal Impact: Our solutions impact positive societal change, supporting local Authorities, Schools, Police forces, the NHS and numerous Central Government offices. Building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture Studies have shown that certain underrepresented groups of people are less likely to apply for a job that they don’t 100% match. At Civica, we’re committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people excel. So, if you like the sound of this opportunity but you don’t meet all of the requirements then please apply. You could be the perfect candidate for this or other opportunities within Civica.