Data Governance jobs in United Kingdom

Our client is an international conservation charity, driven by science, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world. Their vision is a world where wildlife thrives and every role, every person in every corner of this organisation has one thing in common, they are all conservationists, and passionate about restoring wildlife.

In this role, you will guide and empower this organisation on its digital, data and technology journey, building confidence and capability across the organisation in how tools, data and insight are used to drive real impact.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering user-focused technologies, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening how this charity tells their conservation stories through data and digital innovation. By delivering user-focused technologies, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening conservation storytelling, this role will evolve and future‑proof the organisation’s digital ecosystem while supporting its mission to protect and restore nature in the UK and around the world.

This post is a blended role for office and home working; some travel to the organisation's Zoo sites will be required.

• Define and deliver a transformative digital, data, and technology vision aligned with this organisation’s strategic goals, embedding innovation to drive measurable impact on conservation outcomes and supporter engagement.
• Provide strategic oversight of IT operations, ensuring services align with organisational objectives, enable innovation, and support long‑term growth.
• Lead the organisation’s digital transformation journey, championing system integration and adoption of digital solutions to foster a culture of digital literacy across the organisation.
• Design and implement change management strategies, readiness assessments, and adoption plans to ensure smooth delivery of digital initiatives and high‑quality user experience.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation to secure buy‑in and alignment on digital priorities.

• Identify, develop, and implement accessible, user‑focused technologies and environmentally sustainable solutions that enhance organisational efficiency, impact, and engagement.
• Ensure IT infrastructure is robust, scalable, and reliable to meet future organisational needs while adhering to sustainability commitments.
• Increase organisational resilience by proactively managing risks associated with digital projects, including cyber security threats, data breaches, and system downtime.
• Develop, maintain and connect databases, platforms and tools to enable effective and improved ways of working across internal systems.

• Establish and maintain strong data governance frameworks that ensure data integrity, compliance, and security, positioning data as a strategic organisational asset.
• Drive integration across key datasets and applications holding conservation, science, and supporter content using analytics tools such as PowerBI and middleware.
• Lead insights‑driven decision‑making by leveraging analytics to optimise user experience, operational efficiency, and storytelling impact for all stakeholders.
• Oversee cyber security strategy, including policy, risk management, incident response, and reporting to the executive team, ensuring organisational resilience.

• Lead, develop, and inspire high‑performing digital and system users and IT teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Build capability across the organisation to enhance digital literacy and adoption of new technologies.

• Extensive experience in IT, digital, data, or technology leadership roles, demonstrating increasing responsibility over time.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering organisational digital and ICT strategies.
• Broad experience across multiple IT and digital disciplines.
• Experience managing budgets with a focus on cost‑effectiveness and value for money.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing large, high‑performing teams.
• Outstanding leadership and strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to set vision and direction.
• Deep understanding of data ecosystems, including platforms, governance, and insight generation.
• Strong grasp of technical data concepts, including databases, data science, business intelligence, analytics, and cloud technologies.
• Thorough knowledge of data governance principles, data ethics, relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR), and cyber security best practice.
• Highly skilled at influencing and building relationships at senior organisational levels.
• Strong commitment to creating a culture that lives this charity's values and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity (collaborative, inspiring, inclusive, innovative, impactful and ethical).

Our client is an international conservation charity. Through their unrivalled animal experts in their two zoos (London and near Dunstable), the work of their pioneering scientists, their dedicated conservationists, their purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Their vision is a world where wildlife thrives and they are working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, this charty is committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

• Their vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science‑led conservation, knowing that you will help this organisationto inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
• Pension scheme -theyoffer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and they will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to their 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in this employer’s life assurance scheme from their first day
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
• Cycle2Work - the employer'scycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
• Season ticket loan - they offer an interest free loan for eligibly London‑based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
• Family friendly policies – theyoffer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages

This employer strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. They are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. This employer has active equality networks for their staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by their strategic EDI Steering Group.

This role is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.

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