Data Governance Manager
CV-LibraryBirmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 2 October 2026
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Salary: £55,000
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shape the future of data governance at GreenSquareAccord
We’re looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to establish and lead GreenSquareAccord’s organisation-wide approach to data governance, quality and stewardship.
Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll develop and embed our Data Governance Framework and Operating Model, ensuring data is managed as a strategic organisational asset, giving you the opportunity to build a new function, drive cultural change and improve how data supports decision-making, reporting, digital transformation and the responsible use of AI.
You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across Digital Services and Transformation, Governance, Data Protection and operational teams.
What You’ll Do:
* Develop and embed the Data Governance Framework, Operating Model and roadmap
* Establish Data Owner and Data Steward roles and governance forums
* Develop data cataloguing, metadata management and business glossary capabilities
* Work with teams to map data across systems and identify risks and opportunities
* Provide guidance, training and support to improve organisational data literacy
* Support responsible and ethical governance of AI, analytics and emerging technologies
* Monitor and report on governance performance, risks and progress to senior leaders
* Develop business cases, manage budgets and support data-related change initiatives
What We Need
You’ll have experience in data governance or data management within a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of data quality, ownership and stewardship.
You’ll also bring:
* Experience designing and implementing Data Governance Frameworks
* Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata and master data management
* Experience working with BI, reporting and cloud platforms such as Azure or Microsoft Fabric
* Experience delivering organisation-wide change and cultural improvement
* Knowledge of data-related legal, regulatory and information security requirements
* The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
What We Offer
* Hybrid working with expected office attendance once a week
* 37-hour working week
* Annual leave plus bank holidays
* Defined contribution pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working opportunities
If you’re ready to establish a new data governance function and help GSA build a stronger data culture, we’d love to hear from you
Salary: £55,000
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shape the future of data governance at GreenSquareAccord
We’re looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to establish and lead GreenSquareAccord’s organisation-wide approach to data governance, quality and stewardship.
Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll develop and embed our Data Governance Framework and Operating Model, ensuring data is managed as a strategic organisational asset, giving you the opportunity to build a new function, drive cultural change and improve how data supports decision-making, reporting, digital transformation and the responsible use of AI.
You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across Digital Services and Transformation, Governance, Data Protection and operational teams.
What You’ll Do:
* Develop and embed the Data Governance Framework, Operating Model and roadmap
* Establish Data Owner and Data Steward roles and governance forums
* Develop data cataloguing, metadata management and business glossary capabilities
* Work with teams to map data across systems and identify risks and opportunities
* Provide guidance, training and support to improve organisational data literacy
* Support responsible and ethical governance of AI, analytics and emerging technologies
* Monitor and report on governance performance, risks and progress to senior leaders
* Develop business cases, manage budgets and support data-related change initiatives
What We Need
You’ll have experience in data governance or data management within a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of data quality, ownership and stewardship.
You’ll also bring:
* Experience designing and implementing Data Governance Frameworks
* Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata and master data management
* Experience working with BI, reporting and cloud platforms such as Azure or Microsoft Fabric
* Experience delivering organisation-wide change and cultural improvement
* Knowledge of data-related legal, regulatory and information security requirements
* The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
What We Offer
* Hybrid working with expected office attendance once a week
* 37-hour working week
* Annual leave plus bank holidays
* Defined contribution pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working opportunities
If you’re ready to establish a new data governance function and help GSA build a stronger data culture, we’d love to hear from you