Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager
London (4 days a week onsite, 1 day WFH)
Up to £60,000 PA

Our client is a forward-thinking construction engineering company committed to digital innovation and operational excellence. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Manager to join their IT team in London. This role is vital in ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and security, enabling confident, data-driven decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage the entire data lifecycle, from ingestion to delivery, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance
Define and implement the organisation's data and analytics strategy, aligning with business objectives
Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework, including clear policies, standards and procedures
Ensure all data practices comply with GDPR, NIS and other relevant regulations
Lead data quality initiatives, cleansing, classification and integrity efforts across multiple data sources
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Operations and external Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Evaluate and implement data governance tools and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Varonis)
Maintain a comprehensive data dictionary, data lineage and documentation library
Support data audits and contribute to the development of cybersecurity and data protection policies
Serve as a liaison between business functions and IT to ensure security and governance are integrated across systems
Process Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and supplier risk assessments (PQQs/SAQs)
Report on governance metrics, risks and remediation activities to senior stakeholders

Experience & Qualifications:

Proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related field
Deep understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations
Strong knowledge of Advanced Excel and Power BI
Ideally knowledge of Microsoft Purview
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and project management skills
Experience in data analysis, privacy, cleansing and master data management
Familiarity with data classification tools (e.g., Varonis or equivalent)
Familiarity with ServiceNow and data warehouse governance will be highly beneficial
Any certifications will be highly favoured; CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)CIMP, CDGP, CIPP/E or CGEIT