Data and Records Governance Manager

Irwin Mitchell; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell is seeking a Data & Records Governance Manager in Birmingham, responsible for leading data governance initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and lead a dedicated team, while championing data integrity within the organization. Benefits include a flexible working environment, generous pension schemes, and a commitment to employee well-being and social responsibility.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous and flexible pension schemes

Two paid volunteering days yearly

Westfield Health membership

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in data and records management.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and ISO15489.
• Experience developing governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee data governance policies.
• Manage classification and retention of records.
• Lead the Data & Records Governance team.

Skills

Data Integrity

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Degree qualification in data governance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Your Role

As a Data & Records Governance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective management, compliance, and oversight of our data governance framework. Leading a team of specialists, you will collaborate with business-aligned Owners and Champions to uphold policies and best practices, driving efficiencies and ensuring regulatory compliance, including GDPR. If you have a passion for data integrity, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Governance Frameworks & Compliance – Develop, implement, and oversee data governance and records management policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Records & Retention Management – Manage the classification, retention, and disposal of records while maintaining accuracy and accessibility.
3. Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate across departments to enforce governance frameworks and provide training to ensure best practices are followed.
4. Monitoring & Reporting – Track data practices and deliver insights to support continuous improvements and compliance reporting.
5. Change & Process Improvement – Lead initiatives to enhance data governance, reduce paper files, and drive efficiency in records management.
6. Legal & Supplier Management – Support legal hold processes, oversee relationships with records storage suppliers, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
7. Team Leadership – Manage and mentor the Data & Records Governance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

About You

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in data and records governance.
• Proven expertise in data and records management within a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO15489 accreditation and data privacy regulations, including GDPR.
• Experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team effectively.
• Proven track record of leading projects related to data and records management.
• Strong problem-solving and issue resolution capabilities in governance and records management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated supplier management experience, overseeing records storage services and cost efficiencies.
• Ability to champion process improvements, drive operational change, and promote best practices.

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.

We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.