Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager
Based in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £52,408 - £58,231 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for an analytically driven professional with a strong background in data governance and quality to join our dedicated organisation.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in strengthening how we manage and use data. You’ll establish clear frameworks and standards to ensure data is accurate, secure, and well-governed across the organisation. Working closely with teams, you’ll embed good data practices in everyday processes, maintain documentation, and monitor compliance with data protection requirements. You’ll also track data quality, lead improvement initiatives, and provide training and guidance to build confidence and accountability in data management throughout the business.

We’re looking for someone with…

• Previous experience in a data governance or data quality role
  
• Experience with data profiling and validation
  
• An understanding of GDPR and data protection principles
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Drive to continuously improve data practices
  
• Strong communication and training skills
  
• The ability to work across teams and influence change
  
• Confidence in presenting data insights to senior leaders
  
• A collaborative mindset and team engagement
  
  We’re a social business, based in Hoddesdon and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes, and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities.
  
  We enjoy a benefits package that offers something for everyone, including…
  
  
• 27 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays.
  
• Buy and sell holiday scheme.
  
• Cross-organisational bonus scheme.
  
• Up to 12% pension contribution.
  
• Life assurance cover.
  
• Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance.
  
• Discount vouchers.
  
• Enhanced family leave.
  
• Range of special leave.
  
• Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme.
  
  The closing date for this vacancy is 30th October 2025.
  
  We are a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
  
  Other organisations may call this role Data Governance Lead, Data Quality Manager, Data Management Lead, Information Governance Manager, Data Compliance Manager, Data Integrity Manager, or Data and Compliance Lead.
  
  We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture, as we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. Our 3-year EDI strategy outlines how we’ll achieve this. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and groups which are identified as a priority within our strategy, including LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, applicants with disabilities and people under 30.
  
  We understand that some candidates, particularly from certain groups, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. While we’re looking for people with the right skills and experience, we also value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. If you meet most of the criteria and believe you’d thrive in the role, we encourage you to apply.
  
  All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. The extent to which flexible working is possible will vary between jobs according to the needs of the business and our customers.
  
  So, if you’re ready to take on this pivotal role as our Data Governance Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency