Data Governance Manager

Tenth Revolution Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT services sector is seeking a Data Quality & Governance Manager to join their new Data Team based in Leeds. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence governance standards in a rapidly evolving data environment. You will be part of a dedicated team focusing on implementing cutting-edge data solutions, using Snowflake and Azure technologies, ensuring high standards of data management and security.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance and management frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks like GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data quality and governance frameworks.
• Define and enforce standards for data classification and metadata management.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers for robust data architecture.

Skills

Knowledge of Snowflake

Knowledge of Azure

Data profiling

Data migration

Pipeline integration

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Tenth Revolution Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Tenth Revolution Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Are you passionate about building trust in data and shaping how it’s governed across a global organisation? I’m looking for a Data Quality & Governance Manager to join the newly formed Data Team of a global business that’s building a cutting-edge, AI-ready data platform from the ground up.

This is a brand-new role with real influence - perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments and wants to make a lasting impact on how data is managed, secured, and used across the business.

Based in their modern Leeds office, you’ll spend 4 days a week on-site, working closely with the rest of the Data Team and wider business stakeholders.

About the Platform:

The company is investing in a modern data stack that includes:

• Snowflake for cloud data warehousing
• Microsoft Azure for infrastructure and orchestration
• Purview (and similar tools) for data governance and cataloguing

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development and implementation of data quality, governance, and master data management (MDM) frameworks
• Define and enforce standards for data classification, lineage, and metadata management
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure robust data pipelines and warehouse architecture
• Evaluate and implement data governance tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview) and integrate them into the broader data ecosystem
• Act as a key stakeholder in shaping how data is trusted, accessed, and used across the organisation

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge of Snowflake, Azure, and modern data platforms
• Strong understanding of data profiling, data migration, and pipeline integration
• Familiarity with data classification models, lineage tracking, and metadata frameworks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Nice to have:

• Experience implementing governance tools like Microsoft Purview
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001)
• Background in data architecture or engineering

What’s in It for You:

• Salary from £50,000 to £70,000depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday(plus bank holidays), increasing with service

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

Tenth Revolution Group / Nigel Frank is the UK’s leading recruiter for Data and AI roles. We proudly sponsor SQLBits and the London Power BI User Group. For a confidential discussion about this role or your job search, contact [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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