Job Role: Enterprise Data Governance Lead
Location: Solihull (with hybrid working)
Salary: £62,000 + annual bonus
Hours: 35 per week
Why Join Us?
* A competitive salary and benefits package including discretionary bonus
* Matched pension contributions
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off, on us!
* A wellbeing hour to spend doing whatever makes you happy
* A wide range of flexible benefits from Cycle2Work to private healthcare
* Life assurance
* Paid volunteering days and matched charity fundraising
* A collaborative and flexible working environment
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* A chance to make a real impact in a regulated, purpose-driven organisation
What you`ll be doing
Design and embed Secure Trust Bank’s enterprise-wide Data Governance capability. This role will be responsible for establishing robust frameworks, operating models, and controls to ensure the creation of trusted, high-quality data. You will drive the integration of governance across the organisation, aligning closely with the Enterprise Data Platform and Data Product strategy to enable consistent, reliable, and well-managed data at scale.
Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide Data Governance framework, including policies, standards, and processes
* Define and implement the Data Governance operating model, including governance forums and decision-making structures
* Embed clear data ownership and accountability across all data domains
* Develop and deliver a comprehensive Data Quality framework, incorporating rules, thresholds, monitoring, and issue resolution processes
* Define and implement capabilities for metadata management, data lineage, and data cataloguing
* Establish robust governance frameworks for data access, classification, and role-based access control (RBAC)
* Develop governance metrics and reporting to enable effective oversight and continuous improvement
* Collaborate with platform and engineering teams to embed governance within data products and data pipelines
* Lead the selection and implementation of governance tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog)
* Drive training, adoption, and cultural change to embed Data Governance across the organisation
What we’re looking for
* Demonstrable experience establishing Data Governance capabilities from the ground up
* Proven track record working within regulated environments, translating regulatory and risk requirements into practical data governance controls
* Experience embedding Data Governance within modern data platforms and engineering delivery models
* Strong experience implementing Data Quality, metadata, and data lineage frameworks
* Experience defining and delivering operating models and governance structures
* Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g. Azure, Databricks)
* Background within financial services or other regulated industries (preferred)
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
* Proven ability to drive organisational change and engagementDelivery-focused mindset, with a structured and pragmatic approach to execution
* Ability to translate strategic objectives into scalable, operational capabilities
* Certified Data Management Professional - CDMP – DAMA or equivalent experience (preferred)
* Data Governance & Stewardship Professional - DGSP or similar certifications (desirable)
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