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Head of Data Governance Worcester | Hybrid working (3 days onsite) Full-time | Permanent Salary: Circa £90,000 - £95,000 + £9,000 car allowance Are you passionate about data integrity, governance, and driving a data-first culture? We’re looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Data Governance to lead the development … and implementation of robust data governance capabilities across our organisation. Head of Data Governance - About the Role As Head of Data Governance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the data governance strategy. You’ll lead the creation of policies, frameworks, and standards that ensure data is accurate … secure, ethically managed, and aligned with our strategic goals. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, data owners, and technical teams to embed a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in data management practices. Head of Data Governance - Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic direction and execution of data governance initiatives. Develop and maintain governance More ❯

The role of Data Governance/Data Management Manager involves leading and enhancing data governance frameworks within the not-for-profit sector. Based in Coventry (but fully remote), this permanent position focuses on ensuring the organisation's data is effectively managed and utilised. Client Details This is a not-for-profit organisation with a … strong presence in the UK. As a national organisation, they are committed to delivering impactful services to their community and rely on data-driven insights to guide their initiatives. Description Develop and implement data governance policies and practices. Establish policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, integrity, data management and meta data management. Set … up roles and responsibilities (e.g., data owners, stewards, custodians). Metadata and Master Data Management, Oversee metadata management practices and tools. Work with IT and business units to maintain accurate master and reference data. Enable discoverability and understanding of data assets Data Stewardship Coordination, establish, Guide and support data stewards in implementing governance policies More ❯

The role of Data Governance/Data Management Manager involves leading and enhancing data governance frameworks within the not-for-profit sector. Based in Coventry (but fully remote), this permanent position focuses on ensuring the organisation's data is effectively managed and utilised. Client Details This is a not-for-profit organisation with a … strong presence in the UK. As a national organisation, they are committed to delivering impactful services to their community and rely on data-driven insights to guide their initiatives. Description Develop and implement data governance policies and practices. Establish policies, standards, and procedures for data quality, integrity, data management and meta data management. Set … up roles and responsibilities (e.g., data owners, stewards, custodians). Metadata and Master Data Management, Oversee metadata management practices and tools. Work with IT and business units to maintain accurate master and reference data. Enable discoverability and understanding of data assets Data Stewardship Coordination, establish, Guide and support data stewards in implementing governance policies More ❯

Data Governance & Reporting Manager Birmingham (Hybrid) Permanent Location: Birmingham (Hybrid 23 days onsite) Type: Permanent Sector: Consultancy/Data & Analytics Salary: Competitive + benefits The Opportunity We are partnering with a leading Data & Analytics consultancy to recruit a Data Governance & Reporting Manager . This role offers the chance to lead the development and enhancement … of data governance frameworks and reporting capabilities for key clients in the financial services sector . Youll help organisations establish clear ownership, accountability, and transparency over their data while enabling better decision-making through robust reporting practices. The role requires close collaboration with business, risk, and technology teams to embed sustainable, scalable, and compliant data practices … . Key Responsibilities Define, implement, and maintain data governance policies, processes, and reporting structures . Facilitate governance initiatives, including metadata management, stewardship, and ownership models . Design and deliver reporting frameworks that track data quality, risk, and control metrics. Collaborate with client stakeholders to promote data literacy and embed governance roles across functions. Lead More ❯

DATA GOVERNANCE MANAGER UP TO £55,000 + BENEFITS HYBRID - West Midlands If you're a hands-on Data Governance professional looking to build out a function from the ground up in a collaborative, regulated environment - this could be your next big step. THE COMPANY: I'm working with a growing financial services business that's … investing heavily in its data function. With a lean structure, a clear mandate, and strong backing, they're rebuilding their Data Governance capability - and looking for someone to lead from the front. You'll join a business where everyone pitches in, leadership is accessible, and your voice will genuinely shape the way data is managed and … protected. THE ROLE: As Data Governance Manager, you'll be the key figure in adapting, embedding, and owning governance frameworks across the business. You'll support privacy workflows, drive best practices, and work closely with teams across customer, operations, and data science to get things done. Key responsibilities include: Lead and evolve data governance More ❯

As we continue to respond to pensions reform and the Government’s “Fit for the Future” agenda, we are investing in the next stage of our digital and data transformation. To support this, we are recruiting a Head of Data and Analytics — a pivotal new role that will shape how we use data to drive investment performance … insight, and operational excellence across LGPS Central. Based in Wolverhampton, this role will take delegated responsibility from the Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COTO) for implementing our enterprise Data Strategy — overseeing our data architecture, analytics capability, and governance frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening our data infrastructure to support a £45bn … making across every part of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading LGPS investment pools and shape the future of how data powers investment management, governance, and client outcomes. What you'll be doing: What you’ll be doing As our Head of Data and Analytics, you’ll lead More ❯

Data Governance Manager Salary: up to £55,000 Based: Birmingham - hybrid, 3x week in office About the Role This established banking organisation is looking for a hands-on Data Governance Manager to join our lean and collaborative data team. This role is vital in re-establishing and embedding governance processes, engaging with project managers … and business teams, and supporting our data privacy obligations. What You'll Do Drive the delivery of data governance activities across business units Work closely with the Head of Data Governance on documentation and reporting Complete and manage data privacy assessments Gather and validate control documents and ensure SME approvals Support tool deployment and … integration (including Ab Initio) What You'll Need 3+ years in a data governance or data quality role Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. banking, insurance) Excellent stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of data privacy frameworks (e.g. GDPR, DSARs, DPIAs) Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment More ❯

Does driving better data quality and governance across a large, complex organisation excite you? Join a team where your expertise in data quality, governance, and continuous improvement will shape how data supports business decisions and services across the organisation. I’m working with a leading Housing Association to recruit for a Data Quality Improvement … Manager. This is a key role within their technology and corporate services function. In this role, you’ll take the lead on enhancing the quality, integrity, and reliability of data across the organisation. You’ll ensure data quality standards are defined, implemented, and maintained in line with the governance framework. You’ll collaborate across Risk, Compliance, and … IT Security to embed data governance and quality management practices, while promoting awareness and accountability across the business. You’ll support the rollout of the data domain map, helping business teams adopt robust data quality and metadata management frameworks. A large part of your work will involve monitoring data quality metrics and KPIs, configuring workflows More ❯

Job Summary The Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation maintains a robust and effective data control environment. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing data control frameworks that mitigate data-related risks across data quality, access, usage, retention, and movement. This position works closely with Data Risk Stewards, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk functions to ensure alignment with data governance policies, regulatory expectations, and internal standards. The role requires strong analytical capability, governance acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology functions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement a comprehensive data control monitoring strategy aligned with enterprise data governance policies and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain a data risk and control framework , ensuring effective management of data quality, access, retention, and movement risks. Partner with Data Risk Stewards and business data owners to define and embed key controls across critical data processes. Monitor and assess the effectiveness of data management More ❯

Head of Data Governance £90k + car/allowance - Permanent - 35 hrs - Hybrid (c.2 days/week near Worcester) At a Glance: Mission: Stand up and lead enterprise data governance from near ground-zero. Team: You'll lead 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 3-4 times in complex organisations and can win hearts and minds, not just write policy. Introduction: If you believe good data should drive better decisions and lasting cultural change, this role offers the chance to build it … properly from the ground up. You'll join a large, complex organisation headquartered near Worcester, one that's investing in data as a genuine enabler of transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who's rolled out governance frameworks, data quality controls and stewardship models before-and knows how to make them stick through More ❯

Head of Data Governance £90k + car/allowance - Permanent - 35 hrs - Hybrid (c.2 days/week near Worcester) At a Glance: Mission: Stand up and lead enterprise data governance from near ground-zero. Team: You'll lead 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 3-4 times in complex organisations and can win hearts and minds, not just write policy. Introduction: If you believe good data should drive better decisions and lasting cultural change, this role offers the chance to build it … properly from the ground up. You'll join a large, complex organisation headquartered near Worcester, one that's investing in data as a genuine enabler of transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who's rolled out governance frameworks, data quality controls and stewardship models before-and knows how to make them stick through More ❯

About the Role We're working with a market-leading organisation that's undergoing a major transformation, moving from manual, Excel-based reporting to a fully automated, intelligence-driven data ecosystem. As Data Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing the Azure-based data platform that becomes the single source of truth across the business. … This is a hands-on, strategic role where you'll build scalable, governed data architecture and shape how data is used across Finance, Operations, and Commercial functions. What You'll Be Doing Data Architecture & Platform Design Design and implement an enterprise data lake on Azure Data Lake Gen2, using Bronze/Silver/Gold architecture. … Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Azure Data Factory to integrate data from core systems (AS400, Tagetik, CRM, Esker, Slimstock). Develop the overall data model, data dictionaries, and lineage documentation. Deliver a stable “batch-first” integration strategy with AS400 during its .NET migration, with a roadmap toward API integration. Data Governance More ❯

Data Retention Manager – Information Lifecycle Management Location: UK (Sheffield/Birmingham) About the Role: Our client, a global leader in IT services and consulting , is seeking a Data Retention Manager. The role is responsible for ensuring that the full lifecycle of records —from creation and storage through to timely disposition—meets all legal, regulatory, and business requirements . … This is a pivotal position within the Data Management and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) function, ensuring that data is governed, controlled, and retained in line with UK regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum , representing business interests across wider data management governance forums. Ensure controls are designed, implemented, and operating … effectively to mitigate data risk. Monitor and report on key data quality metrics and data storage control indicators . Partner with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business Units to embed robust data retention practices. Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory retention schedules and ensure compliance across the bank. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone More ❯

Data Architect - Birmingham or London Salary upto £61,000 Hybrid working - 3 days in the office A Data Architect is needed for a leading client in Birmingham or London. The role involves designing and building data models, developing the enterprise data model for strategic alignment, and integrating business and technology architectures. Responsibilities include supporting the information … and data strategy, overseeing data governance and management, and ensuring safe, secure, and legal information handling in collaboration with IT Security and Assurance teams. Key skills and responsibilities, Demonstrated knowledge of agile methodologies and their implications for Data Architecture. Strong awareness of strategic and emerging technology trends, with a focus on practical applications. Expertise in defining … and constructing information and data models to deliver comprehensive data understanding, identify relevant issues, assess risks, and recognize opportunities. Proven experience in leading the design of data models and implementing enterprise master data management solutions. Skilled in defining complex technical data models and effectively communicating these models to stakeholders at all organizational levels. Proficient in More ❯

Governance and Reporting Manager Inside IR35 Hybrid, Birmingham Our financial client is seeking a skilled Governance & Reporting Manager to lead their Data Governance and Reporting team . This pivotal role involves working across all lines of business and infrastructure functions to ensure the clients data risk, control, and issue profile is accurately measured, monitored, and … reported. The successful candidate will also oversee assurance activities, promoting best practices and alignment with global data standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Data Governance & Reporting team to deliver clear, accurate insights on data risk and controls. Collaborate across business units to ensure consistent governance practices. Review and enhance assurance activities to align with global standards. … Drive continuous improvement in data governance reporting. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in data governance, risk, or reporting within financial services. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and global data standards. More ❯

Data Quality Manager- 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days per week on-site in either Birmingham or Sheffield Contract Type: 6-month contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Data Quality Manager to join a leading UK bank on a 6-month contract. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, consistency … and integrity of data across the organisation, supporting the delivery of reliable banking services and compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Support the implementation and enforcement of the data quality governance framework across the UK banking business. Define and maintain data quality rules and controls to ensure key data sets meet required standards and effectively … manage data risk. Conduct root cause analysis of systemic or recurring data quality issues, identifying corrective and preventative actions. Perform thematic reviews to assess cross-functional data quality issues impacting multiple business areas or regulatory processes. Collaborate with Data Owners, Stewards, and Risk teams to enhance overall data governance and reporting accuracy. Provide insight More ❯

Data Architect Birmingham or London 50k-77k With some travel This Data Architect role is responsible for will be responsible for delivering the vision of the organisation as set out by the Head of Information Management including designing and building data models and structures. Accountable for developing CLIENT's enterprise data model, ensures strategic alignment, and … enabling integration with wider business and technology architectures. To be responsible for supporting and contributing to the development of information and data strategy. To be responsible for governance and management of data and information, working closely with IT Security and Assurance colleagues to ensure CLIENT Information if managed safely, securely, and legally. To be accountable for planning … directing and coordinating activities with IPTs, Joint Ventures and Tier 1 contractors to ensure deliverables meet CLIENT contractual requirements. To be responsible for assuring the quality of data, working with Information Asset Owners to agreed processes and standards. To be responsible for networking and communicating with senior stakeholders across CLIENT, proactively seeking out opportunities for digital transformation. To be More ❯

Partnered with one of the UKs largest Housing providers enabling safe and affordable housing for thousands of people countrywide, who are searching for a Permanent Data Management Manager who'll be responsible for spearheading the setup of the Data Management function and leading a small existing team of Data specialists and enabling improved business decision making. Scope … of role: Develop and implement Data Governance framework and play a key role defining Data Governance strategy and frameworks. Ensure Data quality and integrity as well as develop and oversee data quality metrics and KPIs. Manage and oversee Metadata Management practises tools and master data management. Enable a strong Data culture across … the business and ensuring Data quality measures and targets and ensuring integrity of Data. Experience required: Strong Data governance background experience in BI, MI or customer relationship management. Proven experience creating and implementing Data strategies to define, capture, document and manage rules and referencing Data. Extensive communication and leadership skills, having the knowledge to influence and More ❯

As a Data Architect, you'll design scalable, future-proof data architectures and provide technical leadership across transformation programmes: Architecture & Design: Design enterprise data architectures for Snowflake and Azure cloud ecosystems Create dimensional data models (star schema, snowflake schema, Data Vault) supporting analytics and BI Define data strategy and governance frameworks … lineage, cataloging, security, compliance Lead solution design for data warehouse, data lake, and lakehouse implementations Architect real-time and batch data integration patterns across hybrid environments Technical Leadership: Lead technical workstreams on large transformation and migration programmes Define DataOps standards – CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, deployment automation Provide hands-on guidance to data engineering teams on complex technical challenges Conduct architecture reviews and design authority for data solutions Mentor engineers on best practices in data modeling, performance optimization, and cloud architecture ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Data Modeling expertise - Star schema, dimensional modeling, Data Vault, logical/physical design Snowflake Cloud Data Platform - Architecture design, performance tuning, cost optimization, governance More ❯

Role: Data Architect – Finance Transformation Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Contract: 6-Months Rate: Competitive – (Outside IR35) About the Role Chapman Tate Associates is recruiting for a Data Architect to be part of an exciting data transformation journey, where you will be instrumental in shaping the foundations. This is a hands-on, technically driven role where you’ll design … and deliver a modern, scalable, and secure Azure-based data platform . Your work will power data-driven decision-making across the business and lay the groundwork for our clients shift from manual, Excel-led reporting to a self-service analytics culture. If you’re passionate about cloud architecture, governance, and enabling business intelligence at scale — this … is your opportunity to make a real impact. What You’ll Do As a Data Architect , you’ll be the technical owner of the new data platform, responsible for designing and implementing the architecture that will become the organisation’s single source of truth. You’ll: Design and build the enterprise data lake using Azure Data More ❯

Data Retention Manager - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days per week on-site in either Birmingham or Sheffield Contract Type: 6-month contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are seeking a highly skilled Data Retention Manager to join a leading UK bank on a 6-month contract. This role is integral to ensuring that the complete … lifecycle of records - from creation and storage through to timely disposition - complies with all relevant legal, regulatory, and business retention requirements across the UK bank. Key Responsibilities: Ensure data retention controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating to mitigate data and compliance risks. Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum , driving alignment and oversight across business … areas. Represent UK business data retention interests across broader data management and governance forums . Monitor and report on key data quality metrics and data storage control indicators , identifying areas for improvement. Support the development and execution of data retention strategies and policies , ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational standards. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance More ❯

support & career development built-in Join a growing InfoSec team at the heart of a global financial institution’s expansion. As an Analyst, you’ll work hands-on with data governance, security tooling, and access management — helping to shape how a modern SME approaches cybersecurity. You’ll bring technical curiosity, the ability to interrogate data, and the … SC-400) Experience with security tools (Microsoft Defender, web proxy, email security, CrowdStrike or equivalents) Knowledge of single sign-on and zero trust networks (beyond just segregation) Exposure to data management/governance tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview, or similar) Strong communicator: able to translate technical concepts into practical advice for IT and stakeholders What you’ll be doing … Recertification of accounts : Pulling and interrogating data through bespoke platforms Security tooling : Working with Defender, web proxy, CrowdStrike-equivalent tools Data management : Supporting data labelling & retention projects using Purview or similar Governance support : Involved in data loss prevention, labelling, and stakeholder engagement (including DPO) Practical incident response input : Advising IT on immediate steps during incidents More ❯

Senior Data Engineer – Burton on Trent £64-67k x1 day per week on-site (Sponsorship is not provided for this opportunity) As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the development and optimisation of our customers Azure-based data platform, ensuring efficient, secure, and high-performing data services. You’ll design scalable pipelines and data models, champion data governance and best practices, and drive continuous improvement to enhance data quality and accessibility across the business. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering: Design, build, and maintain Azure data pipelines using Data Factory, Databricks, and related services. Data Architecture: Develop and optimise scalable data models, warehouses, and lakes (Azure Synapse … Data Lake Storage). Governance & Security: Enforce compliance and data protection standards (GDPR, DPA) through robust security and governance practices. Automation: Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) via Azure DevOps. Performance & Monitoring: Optimise data systems for cost, performance, and reliability; proactively resolve platform issues. Collaboration: Work closely with analysts More ❯

About Sentinel Partners: Sentinel Partners is an award-winning developer of data management software that empowers organisations to use their data more effectively. Based in Birmingham, Sentinel supports both private and public sector clients with a focus on improving analytics, launching AI initiatives, and establishing strong data foundations. Their platform helps create a unified view of citizens … customers, residents or patients by eliminating fragmented data and enabling better decisions. Joining Sentinel means being part of a team dedicated to “Improving Data. Improving Lives.” and working in an environment of high data governance, innovation and collaboration. Overview: As a Data Analyst Apprentice, you will embark on a structured Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship … while working alongside experienced data professionals at Sentinel Partners. You will gain hands-on experience in data collection, cleaning, analysis, visualisation and reporting, supporting projects across Sentinel’s client base in the public and private sectors. You will: Learn to support data integration and management tasks, assisting in consolidating multiple data sources and improving data More ❯

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with broad technical skills and ability to work with large amounts of data. You will collaborate with the Game and Product[1] teams to implement data strategies and develop complex ETL pipelines that support dashboards for promoting deeper understanding of our games. You will have experience developing and establishing scalable … efficient, automated processes for large-scale data analyses. You will also stay informed of the latest trends and research on all aspects of data engineering and analytics. You will work with leaders from an internal Game Studio, providing them with data for understanding game and player insights and report to the Technical Lead for this group. This … is a hybrid role based in our Southam office. Key Responsibilities: ● As a Data Engineer you will be involved in the entire development life cycle, from brainstorming ideas to implementing elegant solutions to obtain data insights. ● You will gather requirements, model and design solutions to support product analytics, business analytics and advance data science ● Design efficient and More ❯