Data Governance Manager - 12 Month FTC

Michael Page; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Data Governance Manager for a large Social Housing organisation in the UK. The role leads development, implementation and continual improvement of Data Governance Frameworks and Operating Model, ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset.

You will establish governance structures, ownership, standards and controls to improve data quality, regulatory compliance and decision-making, driving digital transformation and responsible AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Information Management or Business Analysis.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and operating models is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to drive data quality improvements and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide data quality metrics and thresholds.
• Lead Data Governance Working Groups and Data Steward communities.
• Develop and maintain data cataloguing, business glossary and metadata management capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and regulatory obligations.
• Lead the Data Governance Operating Model and framework adoption, including cultural change.
• Define roles and responsibilities for data governance and ensure accountability for information assets.
• Support AI and advanced analytics governance and standards.
• Provide thought leadership and develop a strategic data governance roadmap.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

AI governance

Leadership

Project management

Job description

This large Social Housing organisation are seeking to appoint a Data Governance Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of Data Governance Frameworks and Operating Model, ensuring data is managed as a strategic organisational asset.

Client Details

Large Social Housing organisation

Description

This large Social Housing organisation are seeking to appoint a Data Governance Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of Data Governance Frameworks and Operating Model, ensuring data is managed as a strategic organisational asset. The role will establish governance structures, ownership, standards and controls that improve data quality, regulatory compliance, reporting accuracy and business decision-making. You will drive cultural change, embed accountability for data ownership, and support the organisation's ambitions for digital transformation, analytics and emerging technologies including AI.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Quality Management

• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide data quality metrics and thresholds.
• Lead root-cause analysis of recurring data quality issues and coordinate remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain data quality dashboards and reporting mechanisms.

Data Ownership & Stewardship:

• Establish and chair Data Governance Working Groups and Data Steward communities.
• Define and maintain processes for Data Owner and Data Steward accountability.
• Facilitate governance forums and ensure actions are tracked and delivered.

Metadata & Data Catalogue:

• Lead the development and maintenance of data cataloguing, business glossary and metadata management capabilities.
• Ensure critical data assets are documented and understood across the organisation.

Regulatory & Risk Management:

• Partner with Information Governance, Risk and Data Protection functions to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and relevant regulatory obligations.
• Maintain oversight of data governance risks and support audit activities.

Policies, Practices and Procedures:

• Lead the development, implementation, adoption and management of the Data Governance Operating Model and Framework including leading culture change to ensure successful adoption of the model
• Lead on drafting and implementing practices, policies, and standards at a technical and functional level that support Data Governance model and framework.

Business Support:

• Define roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensure clear accountability for stewardship of information assets.
• Support Data Owners and Data Stewards in discharging the responsibilities of their roles, providing training as required.
• Serve as a liaison between operational areas and the IT team to ensure that data related business requirements are clearly defined, communicated, understood and considered as part of systems planning and change projects.

AI & Emerging Technologies:

• Support development of governance principles for the ethical and responsible use of AI and advanced analytics.
• Ensure organisational data standards support future AI, reporting and automation initiatives.

Management and Leadership:

• Champion customer values, putting customers at the heart of all you do.
• Provide thought leadership on data management best practice.
• Influence senior stakeholders to improve accountability for data management.
• Develop and maintain a strategic data governance roadmap aligned to organisational priorities.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a major services organisation, with large-scale data or project management and oversight experience.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Information Management, Business Analysis or related discipline.
• Broad and deep knowledge of all aspects of data governance management.
• Wide experience of day-to-day delivery of the full range of data governance activities
• Experience supporting data strategy and analytics programmes.
• Designing and implementing Data Governance Frameworks.
• Establishing Data Owner and Data Steward models.
• Establishing and using data governance tools, metadata management or master data management approaches.
• Developing data quality measures and remediation plans.

Job Offer

Opportunity to further develop Data Governance Strategy

Opportunity to work for a large Social Housing organisation