Data Governance Manager (£57,515 - £83,058)

phone number removed) Data Governance Manager (£57,515 - £83,058)

Active Travel England

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 16th November 2025

📍 Location: York (Hybrid)

💷 Salary: £57,515 (Plus an additional GDAD allowance £25,543)

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Active Travel England (ATE) is seeking a skilled Data Governance Manager to lead the development and implementation of ATE’s data governance framework. As a trusted data expert, you'll develop and embed governance policies, standards and processes in alignment with the Government’s Service Standard. You’ll also take the lead in building data literacy across the organisation, providing guidance and coaching to ensure all teams understand the value and responsibilities of good data management.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help establish strong data management capabilities at ATE, your work will minimise data risks, increase transparency and create a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

Top Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of data quality, master data, and modelling practices.
  
  
• Advise ATE’s Executive Committee on strategic data governance.
  
  
• Own data governance and mentor data owners and stewards.
  
  
• Enforce data governance policies, frameworks, and standards.
  
  
• Lead process improvement, innovation, and continuous planning.
  
  Benefits
  
  Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
  
  
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
  
  
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
  
  
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
  
  
• Access to the staff discount portal.
  
  
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
  
  
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
  
  
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
  
  
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
  
  About you
  
  The Data Governance Manager is a specialist role within the Digital, Data and Technology profession. At this working level will need to have the following experience:
  
  
• A strong background in data governance, data quality and compliance.
  
  
• The ability to translate strategy into practical frameworks and standards.
  
  
• Excellent communication and coaching skills to influence and empower colleagues.
  
  
• A passion for driving data maturity and accountability across a growing organisation.
  
  Additional Information
  
  The role is part of the Government Digital and Data (or Government Security Profession Career Framework) profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.
  
  The base pay is £57,515. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £25,543.
  
  The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process. Here are more details on the pay framework.
  
  How to Apply
  👉 Read the full job description and apply via the link provided.
  
  This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 16th November 2025