Job Description
Data Governance ManagerLocation: York, Leeds or ManchesterSalary: 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.
Key duties & Responsibilities:
* 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!