Data Governance / Data Management Manager

Michael Page; England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Data Governance / Data Management Manager to lead and enhance data governance frameworks. Based in Coventry, this fully remote role involves developing data governance policies, managing data quality, and advocating for data-driven decision-making. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in data governance and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive pension scheme

Meaningful impact opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance or data management roles.
• Strong understanding of data frameworks, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in data management tools and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies and practices.
• Establish policies, standards, and procedures for data quality and integrity.
• Oversee metadata management practices and tools.
• Guide and support data stewards in implementing governance policies.
• Evaluate and implement data governance tools and platforms.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to optimize data management processes.
• Manage data-related risks and ensure secure storage and access protocols.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

Data management tools

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

Overview

The role of Data Governance / Data Management Manager involves leading and enhancing data governance frameworks within the not-for-profit sector. Based in Coventry (but fully remote), this permanent position focuses on ensuring the organisation's data is effectively managed and utilised.

Client Details: This is a not-for-profit organisation with a strong presence in the UK. As a national organisation, they are committed to delivering impactful services to their community and rely on data-driven insights to guide their initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance policies and practices.
• Establish policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, integrity, data management and metadata management. Set up roles and responsibilities (e.g., data owners, stewards, custodians).
• Metadata and Master Data Management: Oversee metadata management practices and tools. Work with IT and business units to maintain accurate master and reference data. Enable discoverability and understanding of data assets.
• Data Stewardship Coordination: establish, guide and support data stewards in implementing governance policies while monitoring adherence to data governance processes.
• Tool and Technology Enablement: Evaluate and implement data governance tools and platforms. Work with IS and the Architects to integrate governance within existing data architecture and platforms.
• Oversee data quality and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to optimise data management processes.
• Own and develop the business rules and reference data strategy for working with relevant teams across the business, especially in the Data Insights and IS teams.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the organisation's data maturity and capabilities.
• Provide expertise on data management best practices within the not-for-profit sector.
• Advocate for data-driven decision-making across departments.
• Manage data-related risks and ensure secure storage and access protocols.
• Support the development of training programmes to improve data literacy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance or data management roles.
• Strong understanding of data frameworks, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience within the not-for-profit sector is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in data management tools and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from 65,000 to 70,000 per annum.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector.
• Supportive and inclusive company culture.
• Fully remote role.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding opportunity as a Data Governance / Data Management Manager, we encourage you to apply today!