Head of Data Governance
Harnham Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid)
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
About the Role
My client is looking for a strong candidate who will lead a team of 12 as Head of Data Management. You’ll set the strategic direction, drive change in data governance practices, and lead a multi‑year transformation of how the organisation manages data risk, stewardship, and quality.
With strong backing from senior leadership, this role offers both strategic influence and hands‑on leadership to develop a modern, scalable approach to enterprise data management.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and deliver the organisation’s Data Management Strategy.
* Lead large‑scale data governance and data management transformation initiatives.
* Take responsibility for data risk policies, data stewardship (analytical, operational, and policy), and data architecture governance.
* Establish and embed strong data governance frameworks and lifecycle practices.
* Work closely with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
* Provide strategic and operational stewardship over data quality, metadata, and regulatory compliance processes.
* Drive continuous improvement in how data is governed, accessed, and utilised across the organisation.
Experience & Background
* Proven experience leading data management or data governance functions.
* Background may come from data engineering, data quality, or prior data governance leadership.
* Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance environments (Financial Services helpful but not essential).
* Demonstrable success leading high‑performing teams in fast‑paced environments.
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