Data Governance Manager

Softcat plc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT firm based in Manchester is seeking a Data Governance Lead to establish and maintain a robust data governance framework. The role involves owning the strategic direction of data governance, collaborating with various teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, and promoting a data-centric culture across the organization. Ideal candidates will possess experience in data governance, strong communication skills, and familiarity with business intelligence tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data governance or data management role.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security principles.
• Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Data Governance Framework.
• Collaborate with data managers.
• Monitor data quality and visualisation.

Skills

Data governance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Data literacy

Tools

MS Purview

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

As the Data Governance Lead, you'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust data governance framework across Softcat. You will work closely with our business‑facing Data Management Lead, Data Visualisation Lead, Head of Business Partnering and IT teams to ensure data is a trusted, reliable, and accessible asset for the entire company. You will own the strategic direction of data governance at Softcat, promoting a data‑centric culture and ensuring that data is treated as a strategic asset across the organisation, ensuring the quality, availability, and governance of our data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Manage the Data Governance Framework
• Collaborate with Data Managers
• Oversee IT Data Governance
• Monitor Data Quality and Visualisation
• Enhance Data Literacy
• Manage Data Access
• Be the product Owner for Softcat's Data Cataloguing Platform
• Own the data Governance Committee

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data governance or data management role
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, from technical experts to business leaders
• Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• A passion for promoting a data‑driven culture and improving data literacy

Tools & Technologies

• MS Purview, CluedIn, Power BI, Tableau
• Data cataloguing and lineage tools
• Data quality monitoring platforms

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!

AI in the application process

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture‑driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

Flexible working patterns

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.