Data Governance Manager

GreenSquareAccord Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

37h week

Annual leave

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Flexible hours

Job summary

GreenSquareAccord Limited is seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to establish a company-wide data governance framework and operating model. You will lead the creation of governance forums, data owner/steward roles and data cataloging capabilities to improve data literacy and decision-making.

You will collaborate with Digital Services, Governance, Data Protection and operational teams to drive responsible AI governance, data quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing Data Governance Frameworks
• Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata and master data management
• Experience working with BI, reporting and cloud platforms such as Azure or Microsoft Fabric
• Experience delivering organisation-wide change and cultural improvement
• Knowledge of data-related legal, regulatory and information security requirements
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed the Data Governance Framework, Operating Model and roadmap
• Establish Data Owner and Data Steward roles and governance forums
• Develop data cataloguing, metadata management and business glossary capabilities
• Map data across systems and identify risks and opportunities
• Provide guidance, training and support to improve data literacy
• Support governance of AI, analytics and emerging technologies
• Monitor and report governance performance, risks and progress to senior leaders
• Develop business cases, manage budgets and data-related change initiatives

Skills

Data governance

Data quality & metadata

BI & cloud platforms

Organisational change

Regulatory & security knowledge

Clear communication

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Location: Hybrid – expected office attendance once a week

Salary: £55,000

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shape the future of data governance at GreenSquareAccord

We’re looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to establish and lead GreenSquareAccord’s organisation-wide approach to data governance, quality and stewardship.

Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll develop and embed our Data Governance Framework and Operating Model, ensuring data is managed as a strategic organisational asset, giving you the opportunity to build a new function, drive cultural change and improve how data supports decision‑making, reporting, digital transformation and the responsible use of AI.

You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across Digital Services and Transformation, Governance, Data Protection and operational teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and embed the Data Governance Framework, Operating Model and roadmap
• Establish Data Owner and Data Steward roles and governance forums
• Develop data cataloguing, metadata management and business glossary capabilities
• Work with teams to map data across systems and identify risks and opportunities
• Provide guidance, training and support to improve organisational data literacy
• Support responsible and ethical governance of AI, analytics and emerging technologies
• Monitor and report on governance performance, risks and progress to senior leaders
• Develop business cases, manage budgets and support data‑related change initiatives

What We Need

You’ll have experience in data governance or data management within a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of data quality, ownership and stewardship.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience designing and implementing Data Governance Frameworks
• Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata and master data management
• Experience working with BI, reporting and cloud platforms such as Azure or Microsoft Fabric
• Experience delivering organisation‑wide change and cultural improvement
• Knowledge of data‑related legal, regulatory and information security requirements
• The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences

What We Offer

• Hybrid working with expected office attendance once a week
• 37-hour working week
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working opportunities

If you’re ready to establish a new data governance function and help GSA build a stronger data culture, we’d love to hear from you