Full job descriptionData Governance Manager
Location: Hybrid – expected office attendance once a week
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.