Data governance lead Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Digital & Data Engagement Lead
Network Rail —Glasgow
- £71,163 - £86,801 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- AI
- Business
- Free parking
- Annual leave
20h
ISO Lead Auditor / ISO Consultant - Scotland
IMSM —Scotland
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
Data Governance Manager
Scottish Power —Glasgow
- Up to £82,500 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
People & Culture Data Analytics and AI Lead
Renewable Energy Systems Limited —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Azure
- SQL
- Analysis skills
Lead Data Scientist
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £92,701 - £109,060 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
- Python
Director of AI SOX Governance (REMOTE in UK)
Charles River Laboratories —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Digital Data Specialist
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited —Prestwick
- £50,960 - £53,532 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
12d
Head of Data Operations
OFGEM —Glasgow
- £63,443 - £86,547 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
22h
Digital Projects IM Lead
AECOM —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Business development
- SharePoint
Investigations Team Manager
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £61,344 - £68,160 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Financial services
- Leadership
13d
Reference Data Sanctions Screening Professional
Morgan Stanley —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SQL
- Project management
Associate Director, Data Science/Gen AI Lead - ER&I
Deloitte —Aberdeen
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Master's degree
- AWS
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Public Sector Resourcing —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- AI
- Annual leave
11d
Transformation Lead, Supply Chain
National Westminster Bank PLC —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hotel
- AI
- Leadership
- Annual leave
3d
Senior KIM Lead and Deputy Data Protection Officer
Fair Work Agency —Edinburgh
- £42,391 - £46,465 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
- AI
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
12d
Information Governance Manager (Band 4/HEO)
Health and Safety Executive —Glasgow
- £38,005 - £41,065 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
3d
Scheduling & Real-Time Optimisation Manager
M&G plc —Scotland
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
6d
Lead Data Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £92,701 - £109,060 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Management
- AWS
Lead Officer
Perth & Kinross Council —Perth
- £51,524 - £55,504 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Engineering
- Travel
- Work from home
13d
Lead Integrator
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £78,098 - £101,068 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
12d

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Digital & Data Engagement Lead

Network Rail -
Glasgow

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£71,163 - £86,801 a year
20 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Relationship management
Telecommunication
AI
Business
Account management
Negotiation

Full job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of our great benefits:

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Plus more....

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Location: Glasgow St Vincent Street

Band & Salary: Band 2B, £71,163 - £86,801

About the role

The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers.

Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.

As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.

Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!

What does the average day look like?

Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders and central Digital & Data teams, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for digital, data, and AI initiatives.

Develop deep expertise in modern digital, data, and AI technologies, staying ahead of emerging trends and identifying opportunities to apply innovative solutions to key business challenges.

Partner with stakeholders to understand business priorities, identify opportunities for improvement, and define measurable objectives that deliver tangible outcomes through digital, data, and AI solutions.

Evaluate potential solutions by assessing technical feasibility, complexity, risk, and business value, ensuring the most appropriate delivery approach is identified across devolved business and central Digital & Data teams.

Influence and negotiate priorities, scope, KPIs, and delivery expectations with stakeholders, balancing business needs with technical considerations and resource capacity.

Provide strategic direction and guidance on digital and data solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance standards, cyber security requirements, and responsible AI principles.

Lead demand planning and engagement activities, forecasting future digital and data requirements and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance business performance.

Champion the adoption of digital and data capabilities across the organisation, embedding best practice ways of working and increasing confidence in the safe and effective use of modern technologies.

Monitor delivery performance and business outcomes, maintaining a strong focus on value realisation and recommending improvements to maximise benefits and successful adoption.

Your experience and skills

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!

Essential

Strong relationship management skills with the ability to articulate a vision with energy and passion.
Commercial acumen and ability to work with business leaders and peers to establish and prioritise business critical work-streams and to establish benefits realisation mechanisms.
Highly influential - ability to engage and work with peers to achieve the right customer outcome is central to the success of the role.
Good technical understanding of the information systems industry, AI based technologies and digital / data based solutions.
Understands, explains and able to present complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner.
Demonstrable Safety Leadership capability. Positively encourage others to commit to the NR Safety vision and challenge unsafe practices and behaviours.
Demonstrable ability to influence, negotiate and communicate at all levels across the organisation.
Relevant experience in the management of diverse and complex infrastructure assets

Desirable

Experience of leading behavioural change within a large organisation.
Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status.
Significant experience in telecoms account management.
Experienced in use of social platforms, to support business networking.
Educated to degree level in a technical field or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework.

Additional Information...

Contact: [email protected] If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments.

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£71,163 - £86,801

Location:

Glasgow St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Geographical Area:

Scotland

Closing Date:

03-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Digital Data and Technology

Function:

Route Services

Asset:

DDaT Digital & Data Services

Organisation:

SV Engagement (807710) G1

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