Data Governance Manager

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you’ll be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We’re looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 with a hybrid working pattern.

Role Profile:

The Data Governance Manager will be responsible for establishing and embedding effective data governance across ICAEW. This role will ensure that data owners are identified across the institute, supported to understand their stewardship responsibilities, and held accountable for maintaining data quality. In addition, the Data Governance Manager will provide oversight within the Data function itself, ensuring that the Data Engineering, Data & BI, and other data activities operate consistently under agreed standards, frameworks, and controls.

Responsibilities include:

• Define, implement, and maintain the organisation's data governance framework, policies, and standards.
• Provide governance and oversight across the Data function, ensuring internal teams apply consistent practices, processes, and controls.
• Identify, assign, and support data owners and data stewards across business functions, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities. Educate and advise senior stakeholders on best-practice data stewardship, ensuring data is managed in line with organisational, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Act as the escalation point for data governance issues, including disputes, challenges, and accountability in cases of data inaccuracy or misuse.

What you will need:

• Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Practical understanding of data quality, data stewardship, and master data management.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and holding business leaders accountable for outcomes.
• Knowledge of data protection legislation (e.g. GDPR) and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience of operating within a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.
• For the full role profile please click the document attached.

Why work for us?

We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role. Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect.

We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development.

Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption.

What you can expect from us:

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:

• Private Medical Insurance
• 24 days’ holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Flexible and hybrid working to help you find the right balance
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It’s all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.

Additional Information

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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