Data Governance Manager

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of data governance across a modern Microsoft technology environment. The role covers policy development, data classification, DLP and lifecycle management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will work with technology, risk and business stakeholders to embed governance practices, support regulatory compliance, and enable data-driven decision making while maturing data

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and managing data governance frameworks within a commercial organization.
• Strong hands-on Microsoft Purview experience, including sensitivity labels, DLP and retention policies.
• Knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, classification and data quality management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance data governance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Take ownership of Microsoft Purview, including data classification, sensitivity labelling, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and information lifecycle management.
• Establish and maintain data ownership, stewardship and data quality processes.
• Support the development of data inventories, business glossaries and information management standards.
• Implement appropriate controls around data access, sharing, retention and protection.
• Work collaboratively with technical and business teams to identify and resolve data governance challenges.
• Support data protection and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK GDPR.
• Contribute to governance arrangements supporting emerging technologies, including AI and automation.
• Monitor governance effectiveness, identify areas for improvement and support ongoing maturity development.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality management

Stakeholder management

UK GDPR

Information governance

Policy development

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Data Governance Manager

Cedar is partnering with an established UK business undergoing a wider business and digital transformation, seeking to appoint an experienced Data Governance Manager to strengthen its data governance and information management capabilities.

As part of this transformation, the organisation is investing in its data infrastructure, governance frameworks and ways of working to improve how information is managed, protected and utilised across the business.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of data governance across a modern Microsoft technology environment, helping ensure information is appropriately managed, protected and utilised throughout the business.

The position offers a combination of hands‑on technical delivery, governance development and stakeholder engagement, making it particularly suited to someone who enjoys translating data governance principles into practical business outcomes.

The Role

You will play a central role in developing and embedding effective data governance practices across the organisation, working closely with technology, risk, compliance and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain and enhance data governance frameworks, policies and standards.
• Take ownership of Microsoft Purview, including data classification, sensitivity labelling, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and information lifecycle management.
• Establish and maintain data ownership, stewardship and data quality processes.
• Support the development of data inventories, business glossaries and information management standards.
• Implement appropriate controls around data access, sharing, retention and protection.
• Work collaboratively with technical and business teams to identify and resolve data governance challenges.
• Support data protection and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK GDPR.
• Contribute to governance arrangements supporting emerging technologies, including AI and automation.
• Monitor governance effectiveness, identify areas for improvement and support ongoing maturity development.

About You

We are seeking a proactive, technically capable Data Governance professional who can combine practical implementation experience with strong business engagement skills.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Experience implementing and managing data governance frameworks within a commercial organisation.
• Strong hands‑on Microsoft Purview experience, particularly sensitivity labels, DLP and retention policies.
• Knowledge of data ownership, stewardship, classification and data quality management.
• Experience working across Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments.
• Good understanding of UK GDPR and information governance principles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise activities and drive governance improvements.

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI or governance within a regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential.