Data Governance Manager

Bettys and Taylors Group; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned food business in York is looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to shape their Data Strategy and champion data governance practices. The successful candidate will drive maturity in Data Governance and collaborate across teams to ensure data is ethically used and well-managed. This role offers a hybrid-working model and a range of employee benefits, including a profit-share bonus and professional development opportunities. They welcome applications from diverse backgrounds to foster an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Free meals and snacks

Quarterly profit-share bonus

Holiday allowance

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Data Governance or Data Management functions.
• Expertise in Data Governance principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong technical skills in data modelling, integration, and storage.

Responsibilities

• Drive Data Governance maturity in line with the Data & Analytics Strategy.
• Implement frameworks, processes, and policies for data governance.
• Monitor data quality indicators and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Data Governance principles

Data Management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Data Management certifications (e.g., DAMA)

Tools

Purview

erwin

Collibra

Informatica

Job description

Join us as a Data Governance Manager at Bettys and Taylors Group - Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate.

Are you ready to transform data into a strategic asset for a global brand? Bettys & Taylors Group is seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to join our growing Data & Analytics function.

Reporting into the Head of Data & Analytics, you'll be part of a highly motivated Extended IT Leadership team who sit at the heart of our brilliant business.

The Role

As Data Governance Manager, you'll play a key part in shaping our Data Strategy, guiding how data is governed, protected, and ethically used. Your mission: transform data into a strategic asset, inform critical business decisions, and champion a culture of analytical excellence throughout the organisation.

If you're passionate about leveraging data to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The role will offer hybrid-working based at our Pagoda House office in Harrogate (HG2 7DL). Please note that this role requires a regular on-site presence so fully remote applicants will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Data Governance maturity in line with Bettys and Taylors Group's Data & Analytics Strategy.
• Implement frameworks, processes, and policies to ensure data ownership, accountability, access, and compliance.
• Build a strong Data Governance culture through cross-team collaboration and best practice.
• Monitor data quality indicators and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Oversee Metadata Management by documenting lineages, definitions, and data flows.
• Lead the Data Governance team, focusing on stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Integrate Data Governance standards into technology and change projects with other teams.

What You Bring

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading Data Governance or Data Management functions.
• Expertise in Data Governance principles, policies, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001), with ongoing professional development.
• Strong technical skills in data modelling, integration, and storage.
• Experience managing both internal and contractor resources.
• Background in supporting training or engagement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities across organisational levels.
• Familiarity with data management tools (Purview, erwin, Collibra, Informatica).
• Data Management certifications (e.g., DAMA) preferred.

What we offer you

As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.

Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands - Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group. To apply for this role you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter.

The closing date for this vacancy is 22nd December 2025, with interviews taking place in January 2026. To ensure we find the right candidate, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Don't miss your chance-apply today!