Data Governance Manager

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Manchester
2 months ago
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Role Overview: As the Data Governance Lead, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust data governance framework across Softcat. You will work closely with our business‑facing Data Management Lead, Data Visualisation Lead, Head of Business Partnering and IT teams to ensure data is a trusted, reliable, and accessible asset for the entire company. You will own the strategic direction of data governance at Softcat, promoting a data‑centric culture and ensuring that data is treated as a strategic asset across the organisation, ensuring the quality, availability, and governance of our data.


What you will be doing:



  • Develop and manage the Data Governance Framework
  • Collaborate with Data Managers
  • Oversee IT Data Governance
  • Monitor Data Quality and Visualisation
  • Enhance Data Literacy
  • Manage Data Access
  • Be the product owner for Softcat's Data Cataloguing Platform
  • Own the Data Governance Committee

We would love you to have:



  • Proven experience in a data governance or data management role
  • Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security principles
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, from technical experts to business leaders
  • Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
  • Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
  • A passion for promoting a data‑driven culture and improving data literacy

Experience with these Tools & Technologies would be ideal:



  • MS Purview, CluedIn, Power BI, Tableau
  • Data cataloguing and lineage tools
  • Data quality monitoring platforms

In this role you can work a flexible working pattern, including:



  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
  • Working flexible hours – flexing the times you start and finish during the day
  • Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.


To become part of the success story, please apply now.


If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.


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