Data Governance and Cyber Security Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Ltd is seeking a Data Governance and Cyber Security Manager to shape and maintain governance, data security and compliance across the Grant Management Group (GMG). The role involves ensuring UK GDPR and government standards are met while driving secure, innovative analytics through the BI Hub.

You will collaborate with the DDaT team and information governance to balance policy with progress, deliver contractual outputs, and advance data stewardship across GMG infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and data governance frameworks.
• Experience implementing governance within large-scale data, analytics or digital transformation programmes.
• Ability to establish data ownership, stewardship, quality and metadata management frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk, audit, compliance and assurance procedures.
• Ability to translate complex governance and security requirements into practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement the Data Governance Framework across GMG with BI Hub as priority.
• Define and monitor governance benchmarks, maturity measures and compliance reporting.
• Lead Data Governance, Information Security and Compliance as BI Hub authority.
• Guide security-by-design across BI Hub platforms and other GMG platforms.
• Collaborate with DDaT and Information Governance to ensure secure data architecture and access controls.

Skills

Data governance

UK GDPR

Information security

Data quality

Risk management

Compliance

Stakeholder comms

Policy implementation

Education

DAMA CDMP

TOGAF

Job description

Data Governance and Cyber Security Manager

• Full-time
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Department: Analytics and Business Intelligence

LGC Ltd ( www.lgcgroup.com ) is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) works with UK government departments and arm’s length bodies to support medical and health research across the UK. Our activities include funding call management, contract management and Intellectual Property management. We work with senior level stakeholders in academia, the NHS, government and industry to promote improvements in medical and health care in the UK and overseas.

Job Purpose

The post holder will be instrumental in crafting and maintaining the security, compliance, and governance architecture across the Grant Management Group (GMG). They will also manage all contractual outputs and deliverables. This role includes setting benchmarks for data handling, cybersecurity, and risk mitigation to ensure a secure and reliable data landscape for all deliverables.

Collaborating with the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team, Information Governance, and technical specialists, you will maintain UK GDPR and DHSC standards as well as Government requirements throughout all GMG activities. You will balance rigorous policy compliance with the necessity for innovative progress in artificial intelligence and automated analytics.

This role demands active involvement, playing a key role in encouraging a professional attitude of data stewardship and security-centered development across the GMG infrastructure and all contractual deliverables, with BI HUB as the main focus.

Key Responsibilities

GMG Governance & Operating Model

• Build and implement the Data Governance Framework across the GMG and associated contracts, with the BI Hub as the priority delivery vehicle, including policies, standards, processes and controls.
• Set up governance frameworks, forums, and decision-making systems to promote data ownership, stewardship, and accountability.
• Manage and refine the Data Management Operating Model for GMG and its contracts. Align it to the organisational strategy and DHSC contractual rules, focusing on the BI Hub.
• Define and monitor governance benchmarks, maturity measures, and compliance reporting.
• Serve as the BI Hub authority on Data Governance, Information Security and Compliance.

Data Security & Risk Management

• Guide the application of security-by-design principles across BI Hub platforms and services as well as other platforms employed throughout the business unit.
• Ensure adherence to UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, Cyber Essentials, NHS Data Security and Protection requirements, and relevant government standards.
• Perform data risk evaluations and assist with Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for the BI Hub and all other GMG platforms.
• Lead remediation efforts for identified governance, security, and compliance risks across the BI Hub and broader GMG services.
• Collaborate with Information Governance and DDaT teams to ensure secure data architecture and access controls.

Data Quality & Metadata Management

• Define company-wide criteria for data quality, metadata oversight, and master data administration.
• Carry out data quality monitoring and assurance procedures across BI Hub datasets and broader GMG data assets.
• Develop and sustain business glossaries, data catalogues, and data lineage documentation.
• Ensure data quality issues are identified, prioritised and resolved through appropriate governance processes.

Regulatory Compliance & Information Management

• Ensure all GMG activities and contractual obligations stay aligned with legislative and regulatory requirements, prioritising the BI Hub.
• Support audits, assurance reviews and external assessments.
• Advise collaborators on data governance and information management guidelines.

AI & New Technologies Governance

• Develop governance structures for analytics, automation, and AI solutions provided through the BI Hub and wider GMG initiatives.
• Establish controls for ethical use of AI, model oversight, and responsible innovation.
• Support risk assessment and assurance activities for advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Monitor emerging legislation and guidelines relating to AI governance.

• Comprehensive understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, data and information governance frameworks, and security controls.
• Experience implementing governance capabilities within large-scale data, analytics or digital transformation programmes.
• Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship, quality, and metadata management frameworks.
• Understanding of risk management, audit, compliance, and assurance procedures.
• Ability to translate complex governance and security requirements into practical business solutions.
• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills.

Desired Criteria

• Professional certifications such as DAMA CDMP, TOGAF or equivalent.
• Experience implementing standard governance platforms.
• Experience within healthcare, life sciences, research, public sector or government environments.
• Familiarity with data ethics, AI governance, and frameworks for responsible AI.
• Experience assisting enterprise data catalogues, data lineage, and master data management initiatives.
• Strong risk and compliance approach balanced with enabling innovation.
• Ability to influence at teams and senior leadership levels.
• Excellent collaboration and partner engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Attention to detail and dedication to data quality and integrity.
• Effective planning, prioritisation and programme delivery skills.

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission‑critical components and solutions into high‑growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high‑quality product portfolio is comprised of mission‑critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.