Data Strategy & Governance Lead

Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Alfred H Knight

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Are you a data visionary ready to define the future of data at a global organisation? We're looking for a Data Strategy & Governance Lead to establish, implement, and maintain the frameworks, policies, and standards that will ensure our data is accurate, secure, and compliant. This role focuses on building a culture of data ownership and accountability across the Group, provides strategic guidance on data-related initiatives, and collaborates with business and IT stakeholders to align the data strategy with business objectives. You will act as the primary point of accountability for governance decisions and compliance, championing best practices without taking direct ownership of technical delivery. If you are passionate about driving strategic growth through data and are a collaborative leader who can empower teams, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

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• Own and maintain the Group’s data governance frameworks, policies, and controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., GDPR, data retention, access management).
  
• Drive the integration of data governance into business processes, monitoring and ensuring operational adherence across the organisation.
  
• Champion data governance awareness and best practices across the business.
  
• Act as the primary point of accountability for data governance decisions, standards, and compliance reporting.
  
• Define and implement the Group’s data strategy in alignment with business objectives and in partnership with the Head of Operational Data Strategy.
  
• Act as the senior IT lead on data-related topics, ensuring strong collaboration with business stakeholders.
  
• Provide input into the Group’s enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment considerations are reflected in IT and business initiatives.
  
• Contribute expertise to the design and management of master data, metadata, and reference data architecture in collaboration with business stakeholders.
  

About Us

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

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Do You Have What It Takes?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

Required Knowledge and Work Experience

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• Expert knowledge of data governance principles, frameworks, and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR) - understanding of business processes and data management concepts.
  
• Experience mentoring and coaching Data Owners, Stewards and Custodians on their roles in data governance
  
• Strategic thinker, with the ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders
  
• Excellent communication with a range of business stakeholders
  
• Experience embedding governance frameworks into business processes
  
• Credible and trustworthy person, who is both proactive and accountable
  
• Collaborative and able to work across functions
  
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles & technology platforms
  
• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and emerging data technologies, with awareness of industry best practices
  
• Experience in change management and reporting governance performance, advising on technology from a governance perspective
  

This role may involve travel to both UK and overseas sites.

Benefits

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Seniority level

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• Mid-Senior level
  

Employment type

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• Full-time
  

Job function

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• Information Technology
  

Industries

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• International Trade and Development
  

Note: This description includes only the role-specific information and does not include unrelated postings.