Data Governance Project Officer, HEO, Perm. Liverpool, Newport

You will be at the forefront of the Commission's data strategy and management activities, playing a crucial role in enhancing the Commission’s data governance practices and developing a data-driven and data-literate culture.

You will be responsible for the project aspects of data governance and will lead data maturity assessments, manage the Information Asset Register, and provide strategic support to the Data Strategy and Governance Group.

You will be instrumental in supporting and delivering data literacy initiatives, contributing to better use and management of data within the Commission and empowering staff across the Commission to make informed, data-driven decisions. By fostering a culture of data literacy and championing best practices in data governance, you will play a vital role in maximising the value of the Commission’s data assets, increase data maturity and data literacy and driving informed decision-making across all levels of the Commission.

As a key member of the Data team, you will also provide project management support for various data-related initiatives, supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects that align with the Commission’s data strategy and objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Data Governance - demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of data governance theory, standard methodology and the practical considerations. Support an end-to-end data governance framework (the processes, operational policies and standards needed to support good data management). Work effectively with technical teams and other stakeholders to implement a data governance framework and make recommendations to ensure compliance.
• Commission Futures Programme - working closely with programme teams to ensure that data is managed as a strategic asset, promoting consistent standards for data quality, ownership, security, and compliance. By developing guidance, supporting governance frameworks, and facilitating collaboration between stakeholders, you will help ensure that new systems and processes align with best practice, enabling reliable, transparent, and well-governed data to underpin improved decision-making and regulatory effectiveness within the Charity Commission.
• Data Maturity - responsible for the planning, management and delivery of Data Maturity Assessments based on the Government Framework to measure, improve and maintain the health and strength of our data ecosystems.
• Information Asset Register (IAR) - responsible for managing, maintaining, and where appropriate, enhancing the IAR and the services related to it for the Commission.
• Data Strategy and Governance Group - support the planning, management and facilitation of the Commission’s Data Strategy and Governance Group.
• Data Literacy – support and foster a culture of data literacy in the Commission. Deliver and track recommendations from IAR audits and the data maturity assessments. Develop training for Information Asset Owners and Data Stewards and support wider data literacy initiatives.
• Project Management – provide project management support to various data related projects for the Data team.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

To apply for this post, you must complete the following:

• Comprehensive CV which lists qualifications and skills sets
• Personal statement of up to 750 words demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role outlined on the Job Description.

We will assess your experience, and the following Behaviours at Interview stage:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Interview Arrangements

Interviews will be taking place via MS Teams

The sift is due to take place on 06th November 2026

Interviews will be held on 17th & 18th November 2026

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills.

We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers.

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Behaviours:

The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)) and should be referred to when making this application.

You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation.

You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people.

When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result.

Reasonable Adjustment:

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact Government Recruitment Service via Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
• Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Reserve Lists

If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard.

During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order.

Applying

We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly

All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Criminal Record Check

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.

However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

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