Overview
In this role you will provide strategic leadership for data quality and data asset management across Companies House, ensuring data is accurate, trusted and well-governed. You will define standards, lead enterprise data quality improvements, and establish governance with clear ownership. You’ll advise senior leaders on risk and maturity to support compliant and transparent operations. This is a transformative, cross-functional role in a data-driven public-sector environment with a clear impact on service delivery and accountability.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible working arrangement
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contribution
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellbeing resources and inclusive culture
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for data quality and data asset management
- Develop and implement the organisation's data quality strategy, standards and metadata
- Lead a multidisciplinary team to assess, monitor and improve priority datasets
- Collaborate with data owners and service teams to embed data quality in business processes
- Provide expert assurance to senior leaders on data quality risks and maturity
- Promote data as a strategic asset to enable reliable operations, compliance and transparency
Key requirements
- Significant experience in data quality, data governance and data management
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
- Understanding of how high-quality data supports operational delivery and decision-making
- Strategic thinker capable of navigating ambiguity and driving long-term improvement
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- Commitment to continuous development and capability building
- Strong communication and influencing ability
- Strategic thinking
- Collaborative leadership
- SQL
- Python
- Power BI
Head of Data Quality in Cardiff employer: Companies House
Companies House is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and work-life balance. With a strong commitment to career development, employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning and progression within a supportive community. Located in vibrant Cardiff or Edinburgh, this role allows you to be part of a significant digital transformation, contributing to meaningful public services while enhancing your technical and leadership skills.
