Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager focuses on leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's data governance framework, policies, standards, and controls.

What the role involves

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisation's data governance framework, policies, standards, and controls.
• Maintain, and socialise data governance policies and supporting guidance to ensure consistent understanding and adoption across the organisation.
• Use Microsoft Purview to support data discovery, cataloguing, lineage visibility, and sensitivity labelling across key data assets.
• Support data stewards and business stakeholders to embed governance responsibilities within operational teams.
• Work with legal, security, and operational teams to support compliance with GDPR and related data privacy requirements, ensuring appropriate handling of personal and sensitive info.
• Provide governance oversight for AI-related initiatives, helping define appropriate controls for data usage, classification, transparency, risk management, and responsible adoption.

Confirmed role details

• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance - 4x your annual salary.
• 1 day paid volunteering per year.

Candidate fit

• Microsoft Purview (Data Catalog, Lineage, Sensitivity Labels) - Strong experience using Purview to manage data discovery, classification, lineage tracking, and information protecti.
• Data Quality Frameworks - Proven ability to design and implement data quality standards, controls, and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data.
• Certifications (Preferred) - Relevant certifications such as SC-100 or SC-401, DAMA CDMP, BCS Data Protection, or IAPP CIPP/E, demonstrating expertise in security, governance, and.

Additional role context

• We have been Great Place To Work Certified since 2022.