People Data Governance Manager

CMS UK
Manchester
2 months ago
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People Data Governance Manager – CMS UK, Manchester, England, United Kingdom


Job Description

The People Data Governance Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the integrity, security, and quality of people‑related data across the firm. This role ensures that all workforce data is managed according to regulatory standards, internal policies, and best practices.


The specialist acts as a key liaison between HR, IT, legal, compliance, and business leaders to structure data processes that support strategic decision‑making while protecting employee and partner privacy and maintaining robust data governance frameworks.


The role reports to the Senior Manager Workforce Analytics Manager and is part of the Workforce Analytics team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Data Strategy & Policy Development: Design, implement, and continuously improve data governance strategies, policies, and standards for people data across the employee lifecycle.
  • Data Quality Management: Monitor, audit, and report on the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of people data. Design controls to identify and rectify data issues.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to data privacy laws (e.g. GDPR) industry regulations, and organisational guidelines. Lead or support audits and risk assessments.
  • Data Access & Security: Manage access rights to sensitive employee data. Work with IT and security teams to implement controls, encryption, and monitoring.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with HR, IT, InfoSec, Risk and key business stakeholders to align people data management with organisational goals. Provide expert guidance on data‑related projects and initiatives.
  • Data Stewardship & Training: Promote a culture of data stewardship by developing and delivering training for data owners, HR colleagues, and business users.
  • Reporting & Analytics Support: Enable secure, ethical use of people data for analytics and reporting, ensuring transparency and compliance at every stage.
  • Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve data‑related issues, incidents, or breaches, ensuring proper documentation and root‑cause analysis.

What’s in it for you?
Benefits

  • Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
  • Flexible, hybrid working policy
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
  • Holiday exchange scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.


Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.


Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Engineering and Information Technology – Law Practice


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