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DATA GOVERNANCE LEADLONDON/HYBRIDUP TO £85,000This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing data governance function within a business undergoing a major data transformation. You will play a central role in shaping governance frameworks, implementing new tooling, and enabling better, more trusted use of data across the organisation.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Data Governance Lead will:*Lead the implementation of a new data governance platform, owning the process end to end
*Develop and embed data governance frameworks, standards and best practices
*Establish and drive data ownership and stewardship models across the organisation
*Define and implement data contracts to support reliable data product development
*Lead data lineage initiatives, mapping flows from source systems to reporting layers
*Support data compliance activities, including GDPR requests, data retention and governance controls
*Assess and improve data governance maturity against recognised frameworks
*Engage and influence stakeholders across both technical and non technical teams
*Contribute to the evolution of the governance function, with potential for future line management responsibility
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:*Strong commercial experience in data governance within a modern data environment
*Proven expertise in data lineage and understanding of end to end data flows
*Solid knowledge of data compliance and GDPR principles
*Experience implementing or managing data governance tools such as Collibra or Informatica
*Understanding of data products and data contracts is advantageous
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
*Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of key initiatives
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