Olive Jar Digital

Olive Jar Digital is on the lookout for a Data Governance Manager to oversee a vital public sector data transformation program. This strategic role entails establishing effective data governance practices, ensuring compliance, and driving accountability in data management. The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders, develop training materials, and implement data ethics frameworks to support the organisation's commitment to ethical data usage.

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. 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. Desirable Experience Knowledge of datagovernance principles and emerging regulatory requirements. Experience aligning data ethics activities with governance frameworks and controls. Experience working within large public sector or government organisations. Understanding of federated governance operating models. Familiarity with organisational change and transformation programmes. 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.

Client Partner Are you an experienced digital consultancy professional with a proven track record of managing public sector contracts and client relationships? At Olive Jar Digital, we design and deliver innovative digital services that solve complex problems and improve outcomes for users. As one of the UK's fastest-growing digital consultancies, we partner with public sector organisations to deliver meaningful digital transformation. We are seeking an experienced Client Partner to take ownership of our strategic client relationships, contract performance, and service delivery across a portfolio of public sector accounts. This is not a traditional account management role. We are looking for someone who understands the realities of delivering consultancy services into government departments and public sector organisations, has worked agency-side within a digital consultancy, and can confidently manage commercial, contractual, and operational relationships while driving client satisfaction and business growth. About the Role As Client Partner, you will act as the senior relationship owner for a portfolio of public sector clients. You will be responsible for ensuring contractual commitments are delivered, commercial opportunities are maximised, and client relationships continue to grow and strengthen. You will work closely with delivery teams, practice leads, and senior stakeholders to ensure services are delivered effectively, risks are managed proactively, and Olive Jar Digital remains a trusted partner to our clients. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing government or wider public sector accounts from within a digital consultancy, professional services organisation, or agency environment. Working Pattern Hybrid - 3 days per week in our London office (Piccadilly), 2 days remote Salary Up to £60,000 depending on experience Key Responsibilities Own and manage strategic client relationships across a portfolio of public sector accounts. Act as the primary commercial and contractual contact for clients. Lead contract governance, renewals, extensions, and commercial negotiations. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service commitments. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and procurement teams. Identify opportunities for account growth, contract expansion, and additional service offerings. Service Delivery Oversight Work closely with delivery and leadership teams to ensure successful contract delivery. Monitor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual commitments. Facilitate governance meetings, service reviews, and reporting activities. Manage risks, issues, and escalations to successful resolution. Ensure clients receive a consistently high-quality service experience. Commercial & Strategic Leadership Support revenue retention and growth across existing accounts. Drive account planning and long-term client engagement strategies. Provide insight into client priorities, procurement opportunities, and market trends. Collaborate with internal teams to align service delivery with client objectives. Champion continuous improvement across client management and service operations. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Significant experience managing public sector client accounts within a digital consultancy, technology consultancy, professional services business, or agency environment. Strong understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and contract management. Experience working with central government departments, arms length bodies, local government, or wider public sector organisations. Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships at senior levels. Experience overseeing service delivery against contractual commitments and KPIs. Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing abilities. Desirable Experience working within Government Digital Service (GDS) environments. Knowledge of agile delivery methodologies. Experience managing multidisciplinary digital delivery teams. Familiarity with Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS), G-Cloud, and other government procurement frameworks. Why Join Olive Jar Digital? At Olive Jar Digital, we pride ourselves on building a culture where talented people can do their best work. We collaborate openly, value new ideas, and empower our teams to make a genuine impact. You'll join a growing consultancy delivering meaningful digital transformation projects across the public sector while working alongside experienced digital specialists who are passionate about creating services that make a difference. If you're an experienced consultancy professional who understands how to successfully manage public sector contracts, build lasting client relationships, and drive commercial success, we'd love to hear from you.

Olive Jar Digital is seeking an experienced Client Partner in Westminster, UK to manage strategic client relationships across public sector accounts. You will act as the primary contact for contractual agreements, ensuring compliance and driving account growth. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing public sector accounts, strong commercial awareness, and proven stakeholder relationship skills. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the London office and offers a salary of up to £60,000.