Data Governance Manager
Newcastle Building Society
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Job summary
Newcastle Building Society is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead the design, development and embedding of our enterprise Data Governance Framework. You will oversee governance across the organisation, guiding data quality, stewardship and ownership, while supporting a major data platform modernization.
You will work with Data Engineering, Architecture, Risk and Business Leaders to deliver the Data Governance Strategy in line with the Data and AI Strategy, establishing policies, controls
Qualifications
- Experienced Data Governance professional in financial services contexts.
- Experience implementing Data Governance frameworks and operating models.
- Experience delivering governance training and driving data culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead and embed Data Governance Framework across the organisation.
- Manage a team of Data Governance Analysts and collaborate with data-related teams.
- Define metadata, lineage, retention, and CDEs; promote governance forums and controls.
Job description
Data Governance Manager
Circa £63,141
MP1
As Data Governance Manager, you will lead the design, implementation and embedding of the Group's enterprise Data Governance Framework, ensuring strong data ownership, high data quality and effective governance across the organisation.
Leading a team of Data Governance Analysts, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of a new data platform, ensuring governance is built in from the outset. Working closely with Data Engineering, Architecture, Risk, Compliance, Technology and Business leaders, you will develop and deliver the Society's Data Governance Strategy in line with the wider Data and AI Strategy.
You will be responsible for establishing governance policies, standards and controls, driving data quality improvements, identifying Critical Data Elements (CDEs), and defining metadata, lineage and retention requirements. You'll also embed Data Ownership and Stewardship frameworks, introduce governance tooling and data cataloguing capabilities, and establish governance forums and operating models that support regulatory compliance, operational resilience and data-driven decision making.
A key part of the role will be influencing stakeholders across the business, promoting governance best practice and ensuring governance processes enable, rather than hinder, effective delivery.
You will be an experienced Data Governance professional with a proven track record of leading governance initiatives within Financial Services, Banking, Building Society or Insurance environments.
You will have significant experience implementing Data Governance frameworks, operating models and controls, alongside a strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management and wider Data Management disciplines. You'll bring experience supporting large-scale data transformation and platform modernisation programmes, with a proven ability to establish and embed Data Ownership and Data Stewardship models that create clear accountability across an organisation.
A confident stakeholder manager, you will be comfortable influencing senior leaders and driving the adoption of governance principles across business and technology functions. You will have experience identifying Critical Data Elements (CDEs), defining governance requirements, and working collaboratively with data, technology and business teams to deliver practical and effective governance solutions.
You will also have experience delivering governance training and awareness programmes, helping to embed a strong data culture across the organisation. As a collaborative and pragmatic leader, you will be able to translate governance principles into practical outcomes, balancing robust governance with business needs to build trust in data and maximise the value of the organisation's modern data platform.
As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.
- Corporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%)
- Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
- Annual performance related pay reviews
- Colleague mortgage scheme
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
- Access to our financial advisers
- Access to a range of high street and online discounts
- A 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions
- 30 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- The option to buy and sell up to 5 days' holiday
- Hybrid working (typically 3 days' home based)
- Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood
- Private medical insurance
- Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym's
- Two paid volunteering days' each year
- Cycle to work scheme
Company: Newcastle Building Society
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