Data Governance Manager - Michael Page

• Drive AI readiness through enterprise-wide data governance initiatives
• Gain exposure to advanced data, AI, and governance technologies

About Our Client

Our client is a large public sector entity based in the Central District. It is known for its focus on implementing robust technology systems to support governance and compliance efforts.

Job Description

• Support organisation-wide Data Governance initiatives with focus on unstructured data
• Assist in implementing and enhancing the Data Governance Framework, standards, and controls
• Design and optimise governance tools for metadata, data access, tagging, and quality management
• Drive adoption of unstructured data governance, including taxonomy and ontology management
• Support automated data classification and tagging to improve discoverability and AI readiness
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to embed governance into daily operations
• Support data privacy, protection, and security compliance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor governance effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to training, awareness, and change management activities across the organisation

The Successful Applicant

• 1+ years of experience in data governance or data management with technical exposure
• Strong knowledge of metadata management, data classification, privacy, and security controls
• Hands-on experience with data governance tools such as data catalogues or data quality platforms
• Understanding of data foundations required for AI and analytics use cases
• Exposure to unstructured data management, auto-classification, or data tagging is an advantage
• Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and profiling
• Working knowledge of Python for data processing, automation, or text mining
• Experience with scripting, automation, or API integration to support governance processes
• Strong stakeholder communication skills within technology or financial services environments

What's on Offer

• Competitive monthly salary and benefits package.
• Inclusive benefits package tailored for temporary positions.
• Opportunity to work within a well-regarded public sector organization in the Central District.
• Engaging work environment with a focus on technology and governance.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Data Governance Specialist with a technical background to make a meaningful impact in the public sector. If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today.