Data Governance Lead

Data Governance Lead | York | Hybrid | 18-Month FTC

Are you a Data Governance professional looking for your next opportunity, where you can take ownership of implementing and embedding good data governance practices across an organisation?

I’m currently supporting a Housing / Not-for-Profit organisation that is looking for a Data Governance Lead to help roll out and embed a new data governance framework.

This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with a solid understanding of data governance and data quality , who enjoys working with people and wants the opportunity to make a tangible difference to how an organisation manages its data.

You’ll work closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards and wider stakeholders , helping them understand their responsibilities and putting practical governance processes in place.

A big part of the role will be supporting the implementation of the organisation’s data governance framework. This will include running workshops, delivering training, developing guidance and helping teams understand how good data governance can improve the quality and reliability of their information.

You’ll also work with stakeholders to document data assets, identify data quality issues and help establish appropriate standards and controls. There will be opportunities to develop and maintain practical governance tools and documentation, including data dictionaries, data catalogues, data lineage and data lifecycle information .

The role will also support wider business change and system implementation projects, helping identify data risks and ensuring governance is considered as new processes and systems are introduced.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good understanding of data governance, data quality and data lifecycle management
• Experience working with or embedding data governance frameworks or policies
• Experience delivering training, presentations or facilitating workshops
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to explain data-related concepts clearly to different audiences
• A structured and analytical approach, with good attention to detail
• Experience with data governance or data quality tools would be beneficial
• Housing, regulated-sector or project experience would be advantageous

You don’t need to be a senior Data Governance specialist or have spent your career leading large-scale governance programmes . They’re looking for someone who understands the fundamentals, can work confidently with stakeholders and is capable of taking ownership and getting things embedded.

This could therefore suit someone who has worked in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, Business Intelligence or a related data role and is looking to move further into governance.

Location: York – Hybrid

Contract: 18-month FTC

Salary: £48,212

If you’re interested in Data Governance and think this could be a good next step, get in touch for a confidential conversation.