Data Governance Manager – Bettys and Taylors Group
Join us as a Data Governance Manager at Bettys and Taylors Group – our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands: Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Are you ready to transform data into a strategic asset for a global brand?
Bettys & Taylors Group is seeking an experienced Data Governance Manager to join our growing Data & Analytics function. Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll be part of a highly motivated Extended IT Leadership team that sits at the heart of our brilliant business.
The Role – As Data Governance Manager, you’ll play a key part in shaping our Data Strategy, guiding how data is governed, protected, and ethically used. Your mission is to transform data into a strategic asset, inform critical business decisions, and champion a culture of analytical excellence throughout the organisation.
This role will be hybrid‑working based at our Pagoda House office in Harrogate (HG2 7DL). Please note that regular on‑site presence is required; fully remote applicants will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive Data Governance maturity in line with Bettys and Taylors Group’s Data & Analytics Strategy.
* Implement frameworks, processes, and policies to ensure data ownership, accountability, access, and compliance.
* Build a strong Data Governance culture through cross‑team collaboration and best practice.
* Monitor data quality indicators and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
* Oversee Metadata Management by documenting lineages, definitions, and data flows.
* Lead the Data Governance team, focusing on stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
* Integrate Data Governance standards into technology and change projects with other teams.
What You Bring
* Proven experience leading Data Governance or Data Management functions.
* Expertise in Data Governance principles, policies, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001) with ongoing professional development.
* Strong technical skills in data modelling, integration, and storage.
* Experience managing both internal and contractor resources.
* Background in supporting training or engagement initiatives.
* Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities across organisational levels.
* Familiarity with data management tools (Purview, erwin, Collibra, Informatica).
* Data Management certifications (e.g., DAMA) preferred.
What We Offer
As a minimum, all employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit‑share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company‑wide employee discounts, access to a health cash plan, wellbeing support, company‑funded counselling, and enrollment in the company pension. We also provide a range of development opportunities, including external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.
Great People, Great Culture
We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Apply today! The closing date for this vacancy is 22nd December 2025, with interviews taking place in January 2026. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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