Data Governance Lead

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Governance Lead to champion data governance initiatives. This role involves building core capabilities to protect data assets and support compliance across various business divisions. As a key member of the data leadership team, you will influence stakeholders, manage data risks, and drive continuous improvement in data governance practices. With a commitment to employee development and flexible working options, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about data governance and eager to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data governance role covering regulation and compliance.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide insights into data governance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of data governance processes and support data risk management.
• Develop policies and guidance for data governance processes.

Skills

Data Governance

Communication Skills

Data Risk Management

Data Catalogue Tooling

Compliance

Education

DAMA Certification

CISSP Certification

Tools

Data Catalogue Solutions

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Data Governance Lead, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Leonardo

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Description:

The opportunity:

We are looking for a Data Governance Leader to join our data leadership team and become our champion for data governance, supporting data risk management across Leonardo UK. As the lead for data governance, you will take on an exciting and unique opportunity to build the core capabilities that protect data assets for Leonardo UK. If you have the ambition to build and mature a data governance capability across all Business Divisions and Functions in Leonardo UK, this role is for you.

What you’ll do as our Data Governance Lead

• Report to the Head of Data and Analytics as part of the Data Leadership Team in the D&IT Function in Leonardo UK representing data governance.
• Be the product owner of our data catalogue. Support the implementation and deployment of our data catalogue solution as product owner.
• Define and embed data governance processes using the data catalogue into our hub and spoke model for delivering data and analytics.
• Operate in the DPMT (Data Protection Management Team) to provide coordination of decision support packs, status and audit of data governance evaluations with our legal and commercial partners.
• Provide operational data governance support for data incidents, data governance investigations aligned to our data governance policy.
• Develop policy and assets that provide guidance for data governance processes.
• Develop a roadmap of maturity and continuous improvement to support the rollout of data governance initiatives across our business stakeholders.
• Develop the upskilling and education of our workforce by delivering content in the Digital Academy to support data governance awareness and maturity.

What we need from you:

• You will have excellent communication skills and be able to operate and influence stakeholders across all levels of our organisation.
• You are able to provide investigations and insight into data governance challenges and offer solutions and options to manage data risks.
• You will have experience in data catalogue tooling and understand how these tools can be used as enablers for data governance processes.
• You will have proven experience of operating in a data governance role covering regulation and compliance of Military Data, Intellectual Property and Personal Identifiable Information.
• You may have data governance related qualifications or training in areas such as DAMA (Certified Data Management Professional) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Security Clearance

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below