Data Governance Lead

We’re looking for a Data Governance Lead to define and lead NHBC’s approach to data governance, ensuring our data is well owned, well defined, and consistently understood across the organisation. You’ll play a key role in building confidence in how data is used, helping colleagues treat it as a trusted product that drives smarter decisions.

Reporting to the Senior Data Enablement Manager, you’ll own NHBC’s data governance framework and guide its practical adoption across business and technology teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys turning strategy into action, bringing structure, clarity, and accountability to how data is managed and used.

• Lead and continuously improve NHBC’s data governance framework, policies, and standards
• Define and embed data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across teams
• Act as the go-to expert for data governance, offering guidance, challenge, and support
• Maintain NHBC’s business glossary and metadata standards
• Embed governance practices into change initiatives and day to day operations
• Coordinate governance forums, stewardship groups, and data reviews
• Support data elements of audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments
• Promote a data as a product approach that ensures trusted, valuable data assets
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in data quality, literacy, engineering, and architecture
• Track and report progress on governance adoption and maturity

• Senior experience in data governance, data management, or information policy roles
• Proven track record in defining and embedding governance frameworks or operating models
• Experience working across business and technical teams to drive data ownership and accountability
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coaching skills
• Confidence leading structured discussions on roles, responsibilities, and data usage
• Deep understanding of data governance principles, metadata, and stewardship
• Knowledge of frameworks such as DAMA or DCAM
• Understanding of how governance, quality, and literacy connect to create trusted data
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents
• many more!

Salary: £55,000 - £60,053 plus 10% performance bonus

Working location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. We remain open to conversations about flexible arrangements and equal opportunity employment.