Data Governance Specialist: Drive Data Quality & Trust

Softcat Plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

School pick-up flexibility

Job summary

Softcat plc is seeking a Data Governance Executive to support the Data Management team and embed strong governance practices across the organisation. You will work closely with the Data Governance Manager, data owners and technical teams to ensure data is accurate, trusted and well-governed.

You will contribute to governance practices, tooling adoption (e.g., Microsoft Purview) and continuous improvement. The role offers hybrid working in the UK, with flexibility to help shape data literacy

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata, lineage and ownership.
• Experience with data in operational, analytical, or data-focused roles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with data governance tools and DAMA-DMBOK frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of Softcat's Data Governance framework.
• Maintain governance documentation, including data definitions, standards and quality rules.
• Support the rollout and adoption of data governance tools and platforms.
• Monitor data quality and assist with issue investigation and remediation activities.
• Manage metadata, business glossaries and data dictionaries.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to promote governance best practice.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data quality and governance processes.

Skills

Data governance principles

Stakeholder management

Data quality

Data literacy

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Metadata tooling

Job description

Softcat plc is seeking a Data Governance Executive to support the Data Management team and embed strong governance practices across the organisation. You will work closely with the Data Governance Manager, data owners and technical teams to ensure data is accurate, trusted and well-governed.

You will contribute to governance practices, tooling adoption (e.g., Microsoft Purview) and continuous improvement. The role offers hybrid working in the UK, with flexibility to help shape data literacy