Data Governance & Compliance Leader

Platform Housing Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Learning & Development

Employee rewards scheme

Job summary

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of data governance, data quality and regulatory compliance across the Group.

You will ensure data assets are well-defined, high-quality, and stewarded by business owners, with oversight of data rights fulfilment, ROPA, DPIAs and related audits. This role is home-based with regular travel to Worcester and Birmingham offices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks in a complex organisation.
• Track record of improving data quality, including measurement, monitoring and cleansing.
• Deep understanding of data governance principles, best practices, and frameworks.
• Experience in managing or coaching cross-functional teams.
• Experience in regulated environments (housing/public sector/financial services) would be beneficial.
• High integrity and commitment to data protection and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of data governance across the Group.
• Oversee data quality, compliance activities and data rights fulfilment (e.g., Subject Access Requests).
• Manage Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and privacy impact assessments.
• Support audits and governance program to promote a data-driven culture.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Data protection

Job description

Platform Housing Group is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of data governance, data quality and regulatory compliance across the Group.

You will ensure data assets are well-defined, high-quality, and stewarded by business owners, with oversight of data rights fulfilment, ROPA, DPIAs and related audits. This role is home-based with regular travel to Worcester and Birmingham offices.