Data Standards Lead

4 month contract, outside IR35 UK-wide Remote About the role Olive Jar Digital is looking for an experienced Data Standards Lead to support one of our central government clients.

The role sits within a programme focused on digital licensing, where you will lead the development, alignment, and governance of data standards to ensure interoperability across services, departments, and systems.

You will work closely with policy, service design, data architecture, and technical teams to define and articulate clear, usable data standards that support streamlined approval and licensing processes.

You will also take responsibility for shaping standards that can be submitted to GDS Open Standards for wider government adoption.

Responsibilities Lead the development of data standards for licensing-related data, including approvals, applications, renewals, and regulatory requirements.

Ensure data interoperability across services, systems, and ext...