Data Governance Manager 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract UK Wide Remote 60% Hybrid Office Attendance Required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to support the delivery of a major public sector data transformation programme. This role will play a critical part in embedding effective data governance, stewardship, and ethical data practices across a large and complex organisation. Working within a senior data leadership function, you will help drive accountability for data management across the entire data lifecycle, enabling the delivery of core data governance capabilities and ensuring alignment between enterprise-wide governance and local implementation teams. This is an opportunity for a highly experienced governance professional who can operate autonomously, influence senior stakeholders, and lead strategic initiatives that support organisational data strategy objectives. About Olive Jar Digital As we grow, we empower our teams to develop their roles and functions and offer support to get you from where you are now to where you want to be. Moving towards our 10th year, we are an established digital consultancy delivering innovative digital services, products, and specialist expertise across government and regulated sectors. We are a collaborative, inclusive, and people-focused organisation with ambitious growth plans and an exciting portfolio of digital transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Data Governance & Stewardship Drive accountability and ownership for data management across the full data lifecycle. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's Data Governance Framework. Embed effective data ownership and stewardship practices across business and technical communities. Enable the delivery of core governance capabilities, ensuring alignment with strategic data objectives. Support the adoption of federated governance operating models across multiple teams and business areas. Data Ethics & Risk Management Design and implement a comprehensive data ethics policy, framework, and supporting governance processes. Develop data ethics impact assessments to enable the identification, assessment, and management of data ethics risks. Embed data ethics controls and governance activities into existing organisational governance structures. Assess current governance arrangements and recommend improvements to ensure effective oversight of data ethics risks. Design or update Terms of Reference for governance boards and committees to ensure appropriate governance and accountability. Training & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and deliver training materials and awareness programmes to improve understanding of governance responsibilities. Engage with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and senior stakeholders to build governance capability across the organisation. Act as a trusted advisor on governance, stewardship, data ethics, and compliance matters. Communicate complex governance concepts in a clear and accessible way to both technical and non-technical audiences. Governance Leadership Identify governance gaps and opportunities for improvement. Support organisational change initiatives related to data governance and stewardship. Collaborate with stakeholders across digital, data, technology, risk, and compliance functions. Provide regular reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership teams. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, or enhancing Data Governance Frameworks within large organisations. Strong understanding of data governance principles, data lifecycle management, data quality, metadata management, and compliance requirements. Experience establishing or embedding data stewardship and data ownership models. Demonstrable expertise in data ethics, including the development of policies, impact assessments, governance processes, and training programmes. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders and governance boards. Experience delivering governance initiatives across multiple workstreams and organisational functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex governance concepts into practical guidance. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement. What We're Looking For This role requires a highly experienced professional who is comfortable operating at a strategic level while remaining hands-on in delivery. You will be a self-starter, capable of influencing senior leadership, driving governance outcomes, and making informed decisions in collaboration with executive stakeholders. You will have the confidence to challenge constructively, build consensus across complex stakeholder groups, and champion best practice data governance across the organisation. If you are passionate about improving data governance, strengthening data stewardship, and enabling organisations to make better, safer, and more ethical use of data, we'd love to hear from you.
08/09/2026
Seasonal
Data Governance Manager 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract UK Wide Remote 60% Hybrid Office Attendance Required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to support the delivery of a major public sector data transformation programme. This role will play a critical part in embedding effective data governance, stewardship, and ethical data practices across a large and complex organisation. Working within a senior data leadership function, you will help drive accountability for data management across the entire data lifecycle, enabling the delivery of core data governance capabilities and ensuring alignment between enterprise-wide governance and local implementation teams. This is an opportunity for a highly experienced governance professional who can operate autonomously, influence senior stakeholders, and lead strategic initiatives that support organisational data strategy objectives. About Olive Jar Digital As we grow, we empower our teams to develop their roles and functions and offer support to get you from where you are now to where you want to be. Moving towards our 10th year, we are an established digital consultancy delivering innovative digital services, products, and specialist expertise across government and regulated sectors. We are a collaborative, inclusive, and people-focused organisation with ambitious growth plans and an exciting portfolio of digital transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities Data Governance & Stewardship Drive accountability and ownership for data management across the full data lifecycle. Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's Data Governance Framework. Embed effective data ownership and stewardship practices across business and technical communities. Enable the delivery of core governance capabilities, ensuring alignment with strategic data objectives. Support the adoption of federated governance operating models across multiple teams and business areas. Data Ethics & Risk Management Design and implement a comprehensive data ethics policy, framework, and supporting governance processes. Develop data ethics impact assessments to enable the identification, assessment, and management of data ethics risks. Embed data ethics controls and governance activities into existing organisational governance structures. Assess current governance arrangements and recommend improvements to ensure effective oversight of data ethics risks. Design or update Terms of Reference for governance boards and committees to ensure appropriate governance and accountability. Training & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and deliver training materials and awareness programmes to improve understanding of governance responsibilities. Engage with Data Owners, Data Stewards, and senior stakeholders to build governance capability across the organisation. Act as a trusted advisor on governance, stewardship, data ethics, and compliance matters. Communicate complex governance concepts in a clear and accessible way to both technical and non-technical audiences. Governance Leadership Identify governance gaps and opportunities for improvement. Support organisational change initiatives related to data governance and stewardship. Collaborate with stakeholders across digital, data, technology, risk, and compliance functions. Provide regular reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership teams. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience designing, implementing, or enhancing Data Governance Frameworks within large organisations. Strong understanding of data governance principles, data lifecycle management, data quality, metadata management, and compliance requirements. Experience establishing or embedding data stewardship and data ownership models. Demonstrable expertise in data ethics, including the development of policies, impact assessments, governance processes, and training programmes. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leaders and governance boards. Experience delivering governance initiatives across multiple workstreams and organisational functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex governance concepts into practical guidance. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement. What We're Looking For This role requires a highly experienced professional who is comfortable operating at a strategic level while remaining hands-on in delivery. You will be a self-starter, capable of influencing senior leadership, driving governance outcomes, and making informed decisions in collaboration with executive stakeholders. You will have the confidence to challenge constructively, build consensus across complex stakeholder groups, and champion best practice data governance across the organisation. If you are passionate about improving data governance, strengthening data stewardship, and enabling organisations to make better, safer, and more ethical use of data, we'd love to hear from you.
Content Designer English/Welsh Bilingual We re looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering new digital services for our public sector client. You ll help design clear, accessible and evidence-based content for services aimed at helping people identify and reduce gambling-related harms and access appropriate support. What you ll do Design user-centred content across digital services and journeys Turn complex information into clear, accessible content Work closely with user researchers, service designers, interaction designers and product teams Use research, analytics and user feedback to test and improve content Ensure English and Welsh content and journeys are considered from the outset Contribute to services that meet GDS Service Standard and WCAG 2.2 AA requirements What we re looking for Strong content design experience within agile digital teams Experience designing accessible, user-centred digital content Good understanding of GDS standards and content design principles Experience using user research and evidence to inform content decisions Ability to work sensitively with complex or potentially distressing subject matter Welsh/bilingual content design capability Location: Remote-first, with occasional in-person workshops Clearance: BPSS
08/09/2026
Seasonal
Content Designer English/Welsh Bilingual We re looking for an experienced Content Designer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering new digital services for our public sector client. You ll help design clear, accessible and evidence-based content for services aimed at helping people identify and reduce gambling-related harms and access appropriate support. What you ll do Design user-centred content across digital services and journeys Turn complex information into clear, accessible content Work closely with user researchers, service designers, interaction designers and product teams Use research, analytics and user feedback to test and improve content Ensure English and Welsh content and journeys are considered from the outset Contribute to services that meet GDS Service Standard and WCAG 2.2 AA requirements What we re looking for Strong content design experience within agile digital teams Experience designing accessible, user-centred digital content Good understanding of GDS standards and content design principles Experience using user research and evidence to inform content decisions Ability to work sensitively with complex or potentially distressing subject matter Welsh/bilingual content design capability Location: Remote-first, with occasional in-person workshops Clearance: BPSS
Technical Architect Olive Jar Digital Security Clearance: SC Cleared About Olive Jar Olive Jar Digital is a growing digital consultancy delivering complex technology and transformation programmes across UK Central Government. We work with some of the most prominent government departments including DWP, DBT, GCA, DfE and the NHS, helping them design and deliver secure, scalable and user-centred digital services. As we grow our permanent team, we are building a talent pool of experienced Technical Architects who share our passion for meaningful public sector work. The Role As a Technical Architect at Olive Jar, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering technical solutions across our government client programmes. You will work closely with delivery teams, client stakeholders and enterprise architects to define technical strategy, provide hands-on architectural leadership and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to GDS standards. This is a role for someone who thrives in complex environments, can translate business requirements into clear technical direction and is comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery levels. Key Responsibilities Define and own the technical architecture for digital services across Central Government programmes Produce and maintain key architecture artefacts including solution designs, technical blueprints, interface specifications and architecture decision records (ADRs) Lead technical design and assurance activities, including participation in Design Authority and Technical Design Authority (TDA) forums Translate business and user needs into scalable, secure and standards-compliant technical solutions Champion GDS Service Standards, Government Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) and secure-by-design principles throughout delivery Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, developers and junior architects within the team Engage with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align technical direction with business objectives Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and constraints across programme workstreams Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience as a Technical Architect within UK Central Government or large public sector organisations Strong understanding of GDS Service Standards, Government Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) and DDaT frameworks Experience designing cloud-based solutions AWS, Azure or GCP including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures Solid understanding of API-first design, microservices architecture and modern integration patterns Ability to produce high-quality architecture documentation including solution designs, C4 models and interface control documents SC Clearance held or willingness to undergo clearance prior to commencement Desirable Familiarity with TOGAF, ArchiMate or other enterprise architecture frameworks Experience of security architecture principles including NCSC guidelines and secure-by-design frameworks Knowledge of data architecture, data governance and data platform design within government contexts Experience supporting or leading GDS service assessments Relevant certifications AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF or equivalent Technical Skills Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP Architecture Frameworks: TOGAF, ArchiMate, C4 Model Integration: REST APIs, event-driven architecture, message queuing, microservices Security: NCSC guidelines, secure-by-design, identity and access management Tooling: Confluence, Jira, Miro, Azure DevOps, Lucidchart or equivalent Standards: GDS Service Standard, TCoP, GDPR, WCAG 2.2 What We Offer Competitive salary aligned to SFIA level and market benchmarks Hybrid working 3 days per week 2 days WFH Opportunity to work on high-profile, mission-critical government programmes Clear career progression from Technical Architect through to Lead, Principal and Head of Architecture Security Clearance This role requires SC (Security Check) clearance. Candidates who hold current SC clearance are strongly preferred. Candidates without clearance but with a strong Central Government background will also be considered, subject to successful clearance being obtained prior to commencement.
08/09/2026
Seasonal
Technical Architect Olive Jar Digital Security Clearance: SC Cleared About Olive Jar Olive Jar Digital is a growing digital consultancy delivering complex technology and transformation programmes across UK Central Government. We work with some of the most prominent government departments including DWP, DBT, GCA, DfE and the NHS, helping them design and deliver secure, scalable and user-centred digital services. As we grow our permanent team, we are building a talent pool of experienced Technical Architects who share our passion for meaningful public sector work. The Role As a Technical Architect at Olive Jar, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering technical solutions across our government client programmes. You will work closely with delivery teams, client stakeholders and enterprise architects to define technical strategy, provide hands-on architectural leadership and ensure solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to GDS standards. This is a role for someone who thrives in complex environments, can translate business requirements into clear technical direction and is comfortable operating at both strategic and delivery levels. Key Responsibilities Define and own the technical architecture for digital services across Central Government programmes Produce and maintain key architecture artefacts including solution designs, technical blueprints, interface specifications and architecture decision records (ADRs) Lead technical design and assurance activities, including participation in Design Authority and Technical Design Authority (TDA) forums Translate business and user needs into scalable, secure and standards-compliant technical solutions Champion GDS Service Standards, Government Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) and secure-by-design principles throughout delivery Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, developers and junior architects within the team Engage with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align technical direction with business objectives Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and constraints across programme workstreams Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience as a Technical Architect within UK Central Government or large public sector organisations Strong understanding of GDS Service Standards, Government Technology Code of Practice (TCoP) and DDaT frameworks Experience designing cloud-based solutions AWS, Azure or GCP including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures Solid understanding of API-first design, microservices architecture and modern integration patterns Ability to produce high-quality architecture documentation including solution designs, C4 models and interface control documents SC Clearance held or willingness to undergo clearance prior to commencement Desirable Familiarity with TOGAF, ArchiMate or other enterprise architecture frameworks Experience of security architecture principles including NCSC guidelines and secure-by-design frameworks Knowledge of data architecture, data governance and data platform design within government contexts Experience supporting or leading GDS service assessments Relevant certifications AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF or equivalent Technical Skills Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP Architecture Frameworks: TOGAF, ArchiMate, C4 Model Integration: REST APIs, event-driven architecture, message queuing, microservices Security: NCSC guidelines, secure-by-design, identity and access management Tooling: Confluence, Jira, Miro, Azure DevOps, Lucidchart or equivalent Standards: GDS Service Standard, TCoP, GDPR, WCAG 2.2 What We Offer Competitive salary aligned to SFIA level and market benchmarks Hybrid working 3 days per week 2 days WFH Opportunity to work on high-profile, mission-critical government programmes Clear career progression from Technical Architect through to Lead, Principal and Head of Architecture Security Clearance This role requires SC (Security Check) clearance. Candidates who hold current SC clearance are strongly preferred. Candidates without clearance but with a strong Central Government background will also be considered, subject to successful clearance being obtained prior to commencement.
