Head of Data Management & Governance

A2Dominion Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 8% contributory pension

Job summary

A2Dominion seeks a senior leader to govern and manage its data as a strategic asset. You will define enterprise Data Management and Governance, embed ownership and accountability, and collaborate with Risk, Audit and Compliance to ensure data is trusted and fit for purpose.

You will lead a cross-functional Data Governance team, partnering with Data Engineering and BI to embed standards across platforms. This role requires senior stakeholder engagement and a track record in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience leading Data Governance, Data Management or Data Quality functions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance and data management frameworks.
• Proven experience implementing organisation-wide governance, stewardship and accountability models.
• Deep understanding of data quality, metadata, lineage, standards and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and continuously evolve a enterprise Data Management and Governance Framework.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Data Management & Governance function.
• Establish clear data ownership, stewardship and accountability models across the organisation.
• Embed governance into business processes, ensuring data controls are built in rather than applied retrospectively.
• Own and govern organisational data standards, definitions and critical data assets.
• Establish and maintain consistent definitions for KPIs, regulatory metrics and core operational data.
• Lead the resolution of data conflicts, inconsistencies and governance issues across business areas.
• Develop and maintain metadata management, data lineage and traceability capabilities.
• Act as the key interface for data-related matters with Risk, Internal Audit, Compliance and regulators.
• Ensure governance aligns with regulatory requirements and emerging standards.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in a relevant discipline

Job description

Location: Ealing / Hybrid (some office attendance required)

Contract type: Permanent – Full Time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Lead the governance and management of one of A2Dominion's most valuable assets – our data

Are you a senior data governance leader with a passion for building trust, accountability and confidence in organisational data? Do you thrive on creating robust governance frameworks that enable better decision-making, reduce risk and support regulatory compliance? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

We're looking for a Head of Data Management & Governance to lead A2Dominion's enterprise data governance and data management capability. Reporting to the Director of Data Analytics & BI, you'll play a critical role in ensuring data is defined, governed, trusted and fit for purpose across operational, regulatory and strategic decision-making.

This is a key leadership role within our evolving Data Office, responsible for embedding an organisation-wide approach to data ownership, stewardship, quality and accountability. You'll ensure data is treated as a strategic business asset and that governance is built into how data is created, managed and consumed throughout the organisation.

Working closely with Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Risk, Audit and Compliance teams, you'll help create a culture where data is understood, trusted and managed consistently across A2Dominion.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement and continuously evolve A2Dominion's enterprise Data Management and Governance Framework
• Lead and develop a high-performing Data Management & Governance function that supports long-term organisational goals and maturity growth
• Establish clear data ownership, stewardship and accountability models across the organisation
• Embed governance into business processes, ensuring data controls are built in rather than applied retrospectively
• Own and govern organisational data standards, definitions and critical data assets
• Establish and maintain consistent definitions for KPIs, regulatory metrics and core operational data
• Lead the resolution of data conflicts, inconsistencies and governance issues across business areas
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide metadata management, data lineage and traceability capabilities
• Act as the key interface for data-related matters with Risk, Internal Audit, Compliance functions and external regulators
• Ensure governance frameworks align with regulatory requirements, emerging standards and organisational risk appetite
• Work closely with Data Engineering and Data Product teams to embed governance, standards and controls into platforms and solutions
• Champion organisation-wide adoption of data governance best practice through training, awareness and stakeholder engagement

More About You

• Experience working within Social Housing/Local Authority, or a similarly sector is highly desirable.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience leading Data Governance, Data Management or Data Quality functions
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance and data management frameworks
• Proven experience implementing organisation-wide governance, stewardship and accountability models
• Deep understanding of data quality, metadata, lineage, standards and control frameworks
• Experience operating within regulated, compliance-led or assurance-driven environments
• Strong knowledge of audit, risk and regulatory requirements relating to organisational data
• Experience developing governance models that improve confidence, trust and consistency in data
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively at Executive and senior leadership level

Choosing us is easy

As an employee of A2Dominion, we want you to feel rewarded and have a choice of flexible benefits, salary exchange benefits, and rewards and discounts that work for you, wherever you are in your life.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits. For this role, these include:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Up to 8% contributory pension

Inclusion at A2Dominion

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process - just contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]

We know some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If that’s you, we’d still encourage you to apply - or get in touch with us to talk it through.

At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.

This vacancy is being managed by Danny Banks. The role closes on 5th October 2026 and we reserve the right to close early upon appointment of the right candidate.