Head of Data Governance – SF Technology Solutions
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
We’re a large, complex organisation investing in data as a core enablement of transformation. This hands‑on leadership role is for someone who’s rolled out governance frameworks, data quality controls and stewardship models before, and knows how to make them stick through people, not process.
At a glance
* Mission: Stand up and lead enterprise data governance from near ground‑zero.
* Team: 2 Data Quality Improvement Managers and 1 Data Quality Analyst.
* Impact: Build the policies, standards, stewardship model and data quality controls that underpin analytics, AI readiness and regulatory confidence.
* Fit: Credible changemaker who’s done this more than once in complex organisations and can win hearts and minds, not just write policy.
What you’ll do
* Own the data governance strategy, operating model and roadmap.
* Establish and embed policies, standards, definitions, lineage and stewardship across functions.
* Operationalise data quality (rules, controls, dashboards, SLAs) and embed KPI reporting.
* Identify and upscale data risks using an agreed risk matrix; drive remediation with owners.
* Lead comms and education to create a strong culture of accountability and data literacy.
* Manage and develop a small DQ team; expand capability as the programme scales.
What you’ve done
* Led data governance and DQ across multiple organisations (ideally regulated, asset‑heavy or service‑based).
* Implemented stewardship models end‑to‑end (roles, RACI, workflows, adoption).
* Delivered measurable DQ improvements (profiling, rules, exceptions, remediation, KPIs).
* Tooled with one or more: Collibra, Informatica DQ, Experian Aperture, Ataccama, Talend, Microsoft Purview (or comparable).
* Worked with both supportive and resistant stakeholders—tailoring your message to the audience.
* Built and led capable data teams through delivery and change.
Nice to have
* DAMA certification (or equivalent knowledge base).
* Experience embedding governance during digital, ERP, or BI transformation.
Salary & Benefits
* Base: c.£90k + car/allowance (flexible for standout profiles).
* Benefits: 25–30 days leave + bank holidays, matched pension, life assurance, wellbeing support, flexible benefits.
* Hybrid: Typically 2 days/week on‑site (West Midlands) with flexibility for workshops.
How to apply
Send a concise CV highlighting where you’ve stood up governance from scratch, the tools you used, your stewardship approach, and data quality outcomes achieved.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Analyst
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