Data Governance Manager (FTC)

Be Applied Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Data Governance Manager to establish and manage a data governance framework. This hybrid role will involve collaboration with stakeholders to enhance data practices and ensure compliance with data protection laws. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data governance and excellent communication skills, promoting a culture of data governance within the organization.

Benefits

Work from home option

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency leave

Sabbatical opportunities

Mentoring/coaching

Payroll giving

Team social events

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing data governance within the UK charity sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive Data Governance Framework.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and manage risks.
• Provide assurance to senior stakeholders on data governance effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Professional Qualification in Data Governance

Job description

Employment Type: Contract, 6 months fixed term

Location: Hybrid · London, City of, UK — 2 days a week in our London Office

Team: Legal and Assurance

Seniority: Mid-level

• Closing: 11:55pm, 27th May 2025 BST

Perks and Benefits

Work from home option

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid emergency leave

Sabbatical opportunities

Mentoring/coaching

Payroll giving

Salary sacrifice

Team social events

Extracurricular clubs

Cycle to work scheme

Free fruit

Candidate Happiness

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Job Description

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, allowing you to work from home three days a week.

Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.

Purpose of the Job:

As our Data Governance Manager, you will work closely with stakeholders across Comic Relief to design and embed our data governance framework and provide assurance on its effectiveness.

This is an exciting time for Comic Relief, as we aim to improve our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and data practices organization-wide.

This new role is vital in delivering a data governance framework that maximizes the benefits of the improved CRM, promoting best practices to set us up for success.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Governance Framework

Design, develop, and embed a comprehensive Data Governance Framework, building on existing policies and aligning with organizational strategy and best practices.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design and implement data quality standards, processes, procedures, and ensure data security.

Develop and implement a data management lifecycle, including data retention, validation, and cleansing processes.

Compliance with Data Protection Laws and Regulations

Work with the Legal & Assurance team to ensure the Data Governance Framework complies with data protection laws.

Advise on Data Privacy Impact Assessments and oversee data incident management with the Data Protection Officer.

Promote a culture of data governance through employee training.

Monitoring and Assurance

Identify and assess data governance risks, implementing mitigation strategies within the framework.

Establish a risk-based assurance program for data quality and security standards.

Provide assurance to senior stakeholders on the framework's effectiveness.

Person Specification

Experience in managing data governance, ideally within the UK charity or not-for-profit sector.

Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection and information security principles.

Experience in risk-based compliance monitoring and assurance to senior management.

Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences.

Stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.

Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks effectively.

Ability to take ownership and escalate issues when necessary.

Experience with CRM or other system implementations.

Relevant professional qualification in data governance or management.

We encourage candidates who may not meet every requirement to apply, as diversity and inclusion are important to us.

Why Work at Comic Relief

Benefits include flexible and hybrid working, development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London, with a focus on inclusivity and employee well-being.

Disability Confident Employer

We support candidates with disabilities through the Disability Confident scheme, offering first-round interviews to qualified applicants with a registered disability. Please contact us if you wish to be considered for this scheme.