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Elevation Recruitment Group
York
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Senior Business Manager - IT, Tech & Data at Elevation Recruitment Group

Data Governance Manager

Location: York, Leeds or Manchester

Salary: up to £62,000 + benefits

Elevation Recruitment Group are seeking a Data Governance Manager on behalf of one of our key clients to champion and embed best practice across the organisation, with a sharp focus on data quality. You will inspire teams to treat data as a strategic asset, lead the governance framework, secure buy-in from data owners and stewards and ensure data is accurate, consistent and trusted.

  • Champion governance, influencing stakeholders at all levels
  • Lead the design and rollout of governance frameworks, policies and standards
  • Drive data quality initiatives — improving accuracy, completeness and consistency across all sources
  • Engage and guide data owners/stewards to maintain quality and compliance
  • Implement data lineage, cataloguing and metadata practices for transparency
  • Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations such as GDPR

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in data governance or data management with a focus on data quality
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement and driving cultural change
  • Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, stewardship programmes and metadata management
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to link governance and quality improvements to business value

Apply now to lead the cultural shift that ensures data is high-quality, well-managed and delivering measurable value!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.

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  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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  • Employment typeFull-time

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  • Job functionInformation Technology
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