https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-data-governance-and-assurance-specialist-alexander-mann-solutions-public-sector-resourcing--5798f16a-07ab-46d3-8229-61f9db6c5b64 RSS feed for Lead Data Governance and Assurance Specialist at Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing. en-gb Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:14:51 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-data-governance-and-assurance-specialist-alexander-mann-solutions-public-sector-resourcing--5798f16a-07ab-46d3-8229-61f9db6c5b64 https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-data-governance-and-assurance-specialist-alexander-mann-solutions-public-sector-resourcing--5798f16a-07ab-46d3-8229-61f9db6c5b64 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:53:59 GMT Location: City | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | On behalf of The Marine Management Organisation (DEFRA MMO) we are looking for a Lead Data Governance and Assurance Specialist (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in either Newcastle or York. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking an experienced Data Governance and Assurance specialist to lead delivery of a significant data maturity improvement programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering improvements arising from the organisation''s Data Maturity Assessment, reducing enterprise data risks, strengthening governance and assurance arrangements, supporting the scheduled September 2026 Assessment, and preparing the organisation for future formal maturity reassessment. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong experience of data governance implementation, organisational change, assurance, risk management and stakeholder engagement across complex public sector environments. You will be supported by your Colleagues in the Data, Technical Assurance and Information Team, the Digital Analysis Directorate, and across the MMO. There is also an active and engaged, cross-Defra Group, Data Maturity Community tha... Contract