Role: Data Governance ManagerLocation: Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield (2 days/week on site)IR35: InsideRate: £500/day (Umbrella) MAXDuration: 29/3/25 initiallyThe RoleWork on the design and implementation of practical data governance solutions to support organisational needs. Identifying opportunities and making recommendations to improve the quality and trustworthiness of data throughout the organisation. Implementing and establish wider data management competencies. Applying data governance to optimise the safety and value of data throughout the data life cycle and work within the organisation to minimise data risks and increase data literacy.The essential criteria for this role are: Sound knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, particularly of the data sharing components of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including the application of Lawful Basis and Legal GatewaysExperience in the drafting, reviewing or assurance of Data Sharing Agreements / Memoranda of Understandings.Effectively advising on a variety of projects in different stages of development, with varying degrees of priority, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards across the business.Working with Business Areas to help implement and continually improve policies, procedures and standards as well as any associated products.Ensuring that users of data understand their responsibilities, the departmental policy, relevant procedures and standards, including developing and ..... full job details .....