Data Governance Manager

Softcat plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Data Governance Lead to establish and maintain a robust data governance framework. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data governance, strong understanding of quality and security principles, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative team atmosphere. Candidates can work in hybrid mode, allowing flexibility in hours and locations.

Benefits

Pension

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Holidays

Family benefits

Maternity support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a data governance or data management role.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and security principles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Data Governance Framework.
• Oversee IT Data Governance and monitor data quality.
• Be the product owner for Softcat's Data Cataloguing Platform.

Skills

Data governance principles

Data quality management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data visualisation tools

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Data cataloguing tools

Job description

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive,collaborativeand innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate,and collaborative team?

Role Overview:

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.

Success. The Softcat Way.

At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us.

What you'll be doing:

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

We'd love you to have

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

Experience with these Tools & Technologies would be ideal:

• Data cataloguing and lineage tools

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Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following 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.

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

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.

Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Marlow, South Coast

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include:

Benefits

• Pension
• Share incentive plan
• Life Assurance
• Holiday
• Trips
• Vouchers
• Partner/family Benefits
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support