Data Governance Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our Data team within the Technology directorate. This role will help shape and embed governance practices across the Society, enabling confident, ethical, and effective use of data.

About you

You’re passionate about data governance, comfortable engaging stakeholders, and skilled at translating complex concepts into practical guidance. You are proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement.

You’ll have

• Experience supporting or implementing data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices
• Strong understanding of data quality management, including identifying root causes and implementing sustainable improvements
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and broader data governance and compliance requirements
• Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across a range of business functions and levels
• The ability to communicate complex data governance concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
• Experience developing and delivering training, guidance, or awareness initiatives
• Understanding of metadata management, data catalogues, data dictionaries, and data ownership principles
• Experience supporting data-related governance forums, working groups, or communities of practice
• An interest in emerging topics such as data ethics, AI governance, and responsible data use

What you’ll focus on

• Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Society’s data governance framework
• Maintaining and promoting data governance policies, standards, and guidance across the organisation
• Supporting data governance boards, working groups, and governance activities
• Driving improvements in data quality through monitoring, root cause analysis, and targeted interventions
• Maintaining data catalogues, data dictionaries, and metadata management processes to improve data discoverability and trust
• Playing a key role in the Data Lighthouse Initiative, supporting a network of data champions across the Society
• Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing to build a strong culture of data ownership and accountability
• Supporting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant regulations
• Contributing to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data sharing arrangements, and governance reviews
• Supporting the development of ethical approaches to data use, including AI and advanced analytics governance
• Delivering training, guidance, and communications to improve data literacy and governance awareness
• Working with stakeholders across the organisation to embed good data practices into day-to-day activities

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We encourage applicants from under‑represented groups to apply and are committed to inclusive recruitment.

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