Head of Governance & Design
We are seeking an experienced senior data professional to lead governance and data design strategy for a major housing organisation driving ambitious transformation plans.
Position: Head of Governance & Design
Salary: Starting from £78,544 per annum (London weighted) or £68,571 per annum (Regional), depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working with offices in Stratford, London or Trafford, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2027
Closing Date: 22nd May 2026
Interview Date: Interviews scheduled for 8 June 2026
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of data governance, data quality and enterprise data design within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape a trusted and consistent data environment that supports confident decision‑making across the business.
The role requires someone who can combine technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills, influencing colleagues at all levels and championing the value of high‑quality data.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading Data Governance and Data Design teams
* Embedding organisation‑wide data governance and data quality frameworks
* Overseeing enterprise data modelling and data standards
* Supporting the delivery of strategic data initiatives
* Improving organisational data maturity and governance processes
* Managing regulatory and statutory data returns
* Chairing governance forums and driving collaboration across departments
* Building engagement and confidence in data‑led decision making
About You
You will be an experienced data leader with a strong understanding of governance frameworks, data quality and enterprise data modelling. You should be able to demonstrate:
* Experience leading high‑performing data or analytics teams
* Strong technical expertise in data governance, master data and data modelling
* Experience embedding governance and quality frameworks at senior level
* The ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders
* Experience managing regulatory or statutory reporting requirements
* Knowledge of housing, local government or similarly regulated sectors
* A passion for improving data culture and organisational maturity
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
About The Organisation
This well-established organisation provides homes and services to diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. With a strong social purpose and ambitious transformation plans, they are investing heavily in data and digital capability to improve services and support better outcomes for residents.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme with up to 6% double contribution
* 28 days annual leave rising with service plus bank holidays
* Health cash plan
* Life assurance
* Paid volunteering leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.
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