Data Governance Manager

What you’ll be doing:

• Define and implement a robust data governance framework covering data protection, records management, and lifecycle management
• Establish clear data ownership, accountability, and governance structures across the organisation
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures aligned to regulatory and business needs
• Lead data protection operations including ROPA, DPIA/DTIA governance, and privacy risk management
• Act as the key operational interface with the external Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Embed data retention, deletion, and anonymisation practices across systems and processes
• Provide data governance leadership to business change, integration, and transformation initiatives
• Oversee data risk across third‑party and outsourced providers, ensuring compliance and transparency
• Identify, assess, and manage data‑related risks, supporting audit and regulatory requirements
• Deliver clear reporting and assurance to senior stakeholders on governance and data protection matters
• Lead and develop data governance capability across the organisation, including line management of a Data Officer
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong data practices

What skills and experience you’ll bring on this journey:

• Strong experience designing and operating data governance frameworks within a regulated environment
• In‑depth knowledge of GDPR/UK GDPR and its practical application in business operations
• Hands‑on experience with ROPA, DPIAs/DTIAs, data sharing, and privacy risk management
• Expertise in records management, data retention, deletion, and lifecycle management
• Experience working with Data Protection Officers and regulatory stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage data risk and deliver audit and compliance outcomes
• Experience supporting transformation, integration, or change initiatives
• Strong understanding of third‑party data governance and outsourcing oversight
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills
• Experience leading or developing teams and building organisational capability

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