Data Management Manager

Position: Data Management Manager (Ref: 23620)
Location:

Stafford;
City of Westminster;
Scotland;
Wales Salary: 42,914 - 53,081 per year Employment:
Flexible Category:
Data Analyst Posted:
Valid to:
Apply:  Ministry of Justice Job summary

This is a National Role Job description

Data Management Manager

Location:

National
* Closing Date: 9th November 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing 23rd November Grade: SEO(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary**:

National: 42,914 - 46,182

London: 49,325 - 53,081

Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Contract Type:
Permanent Number of vacancies: 7

Vacancy number: 23620
* We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAPPlease note that unless you are an existing member of staff at Justice Digital, Data and Science, the only London location being recruited to is 10 South Colonnade, E14 4PU
. We are no longer recruiting to 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ
.

The Role We’re recruiting for Data Management Managers here at Justice Digital, Data and Science to be part of our warm and collaborative Data Management team.

There are several roles available, and the final allocation across the Data Management teams will depend on the priority areas, but all the roles sit where data plays a vital role in protecting the public and enabling fair, evidence‑based decisions.

As an SEO Data Management Manager, you will help shape how data is looked after, understood and used. You will work closely with policy, digital, analytical and operational colleagues to improve data quality, clarify ownership, ensure metadata and master data management frameworks are implement and support better use of data across services.

This is a collaborative role, suited to someone who enjoys working with others to solve problems, build confidence in data, and turn complex requirements into practical, workable approaches.

You can find more details of the Benefits we offer here. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, Data and Science please take a look at our blog.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver data management activity across a key service area in MoJ, balancing day‑to‑day priorities with longer‑term improvement. Work closely with operational, policy, digital and analytical colleagues to embed effective, proportionate data management into everyday ways of working. Improve the quality, consistency and trustworthiness of data by supporting clear standards, guidance and assurance approaches. Help identify and manage critical data assets, ensuring ownership and accountability are clear and understood.

Support the development and use of data management products such as data catalogues, metadata and master data frameworks, definitions and data quality approaches, adapting them to operational needs. Incorporate data governance and risk management into routine processes, escalating issues where appropriate. Act as an advocate for good data management and data literacy, building capability and confidence across teams. Support senior colleagues in shaping priorities and planning future data management activity across your service portfolio.

If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

Person Specification Essential Experience  of working in data management or a closely related area, within a large and complex organisation.

A practical understanding of data management concepts such as data quality, data ownership, metadata, master data, governance and lifecycle management, and how these apply in real world settings.

Experience working with data and data systems, and confidence engaging with…