Data Governance Manager

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

Are you passionate about data, governance, and driving compliance in a dynamic environment? Join our growing team as a Data Governance Manager!

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Data Governance Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of data governance, data quality, and compliance activities across the Group.

In this pivotal role you will be responsible for ensuring that data assets are well-defined, high-quality, compliant with regulatory obligations, and appropriately stewarded by business owners.

You'll also oversee the operational management of data rights fulfilment (including Subject Access Requests), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), data rights, privacy impact assessments and related audits.

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark by shaping the Group's data governance framework and associated policies, procedures, and standards, you'll play a key role in championing a data-driven culture across the organisation, promoting the value of high-quality, well-managed data.

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks in a complex organisation


• Track record of improving data quality, including measurement, monitoring, and cleansing initiatives


• Deep understanding of data governance principles, best practices, and frameworks


• Experience in managing or coaching cross-functional teams


• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., housing, public sector, financial services) would be beneficial


• High personal integrity and commitment to upholding data protection and compliance

This is a home-based role. However, you'll need to travel to our Worcester and Birmingham Business Park offices for meetings as required typically around twice a month.

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave


• Family friendly policiesincluding generousPaternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave


• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistanceprogramme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts


• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/awith cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapiesand more


• Pension schemewith minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)


• Learning andDevelopment opportunities


• Employee reward andrecognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers