Senior Data Governance Manager

Morgan Hunt Group Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Data Governance Manager for a contract role based in Glasgow. This position will drive the enterprise data governance strategy, ensuring compliance within a complex, regulated environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in data governance frameworks, data quality metrics, and Microsoft Purview. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. The contract is for 6 months at a rate of £650-700 per day, requiring SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data management and governance frameworks.
• Experience with data quality metrics and controls.
• Hands-on expertise as a Microsoft Purview subject matter expert.
• Ability to operate at senior manager level in large or regulated organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead data management and governance policies, controls, processes, and standards.
• Own data quality metrics and ensure measurable improvements.
• Support the data governance team as Microsoft Purview expert.
• Ensure governance oversight across data domains.
• Engage stakeholders to embed governance principles.

Skills

Data management frameworks

Data governance frameworks

Data quality metrics

Microsoft Purview

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Overview

Senior Data Governance Manager (Contract - SC Cleared)

Location: Glasgow

Rate: 650-700 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract Length: 6 months

Security Clearance: SC Cleared (essential)

Start: ASAP

Positions: 1

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Governance Manager to lead and strengthen enterprise data governance capability within a complex, regulated environment. This role will act as a senior authority on governance policy, data quality, and Microsoft Purview, supporting both strategic direction and hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and evolution of data management and data governance policies, controls, processes, and standards
• Own and drive data quality metrics, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring measurable improvements
• Act as the Microsoft Purview subject matter expert, supporting the data governance team and associated data roles
• Provide governance oversight across data domains, ensuring alignment with organisational and regulatory requirements
• Engage with senior stakeholders to embed governance principles and improve data maturity
• Support governance forums, decision-making, and assurance activities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong background in designing and maintaining data management and data governance frameworks, including policies, controls, processes, and standards
• Strong understanding of data quality metrics, controls, and reporting
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview, with the ability to act as the Purview expert and advisor
• Proven experience operating at senior manager level within large or regulated organisations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in public sector or highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of data ownership, stewardship models, and enterprise data operating models

This role is suited to a senior governance professional who can combine strategic leadership with practical expertise, particularly around data quality and Microsoft Purview.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.