Data Governance Lead: Drive Enterprise Stewardship

Billigence Pty Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique data consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Governance Manager to engage with senior stakeholders and implement data governance frameworks. In this strategic role, you will promote data awareness, define governance structures, and support data owners. The ideal candidate has strong experience in data governance, knowledge of GDPR, and hands-on experience with cloud-based platforms. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on digital transformation and data responsibility.

Qualifications

• Strong experience defining and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Knowledge of GDPR and global data protection regulations.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between business units and IT delivery.
• Promote data awareness through workshops.
• Define and assign governance roles.
• Oversee implementation of role-based access controls.
• Define data classification standards for protection and compliance.

Skills

Defining and implementing data governance frameworks

Bridging business and technical teams

GDPR and global data protection regulations

DAMA-DMBOK principles

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational and prioritization capabilities

Tools

Cloud-based data platforms

Governance tools like Alation

Job description

A boutique data consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Governance Manager to engage with senior stakeholders and implement data governance frameworks. In this strategic role, you will promote data awareness, define governance structures, and support data owners. The ideal candidate has strong experience in data governance, knowledge of GDPR, and hands-on experience with cloud-based platforms. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on digital transformation and data responsibility.