Data Governance Lead | Hybrid, Board-Level, Unity Catalog

Matchtech; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Board‑level exposure

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Data Governance Lead in Worcester with hybrid working. You will guide governance as we move from legacy platforms to cloud-based SaaS, safeguarding customer and business data.

You will report to the Head of Data, interact with senior leadership, and drive data quality, ownership, stewardship, and data contracts across value streams. This role offers board exposure and the chance to shape a brand-new position during a major cloud transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance or data management.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, ownership, metadata and governance principles.
• Experience communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud-based data environments.
• Experience with Unity Catalog is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance data governance frameworks, standards, and policies.
• Support the migration of data from legacy systems to cloud platforms.
• Ensure effective governance of customer data as hosting moves to a SaaS model.
• Oversee data quality, ownership, stewardship, and data contracts across value streams.
• Partner with technical and business teams to drive best practice and compliance.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Cloud data environments

Unity Catalog

Communication skills

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Data Governance Lead in Worcester with hybrid working. You will guide governance as we move from legacy platforms to cloud-based SaaS, safeguarding customer and business data.

You will report to the Head of Data, interact with senior leadership, and drive data quality, ownership, stewardship, and data contracts across value streams. This role offers board exposure and the chance to shape a brand-new position during a major cloud transformation.