Data Governance Manager

Harnham
Birmingham
1 month ago
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Harnham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Harnham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Recruitment Consultant - Engineering & Governance (North and Midlands) at Harnham

Data Governance Manager

Salary: up to £55,000

Based: Birmingham - hybrid, 3x week in office

About the Role

This established banking organisation is looking for a hands-on Data Governance Manager to join our lean and collaborative data team. This role is vital in re-establishing and embedding governance processes, engaging with project managers and business teams, and supporting our data privacy obligations.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive the delivery of data governance activities across business units
  • Work closely with the Head of Data Governance on documentation and reporting
  • Complete and manage data privacy assessments
  • Gather and validate control documents and ensure SME approvals
  • Support tool deployment and integration (including Ab Initio)

What You’ll Need

  • 3+ years in a data governance or data quality role
  • Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. banking, insurance)
  • Knowledge of data privacy frameworks (e.g. GDPR, DSARs, DPIAs)
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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  • Employment typeFull-time

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