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Job Title: Senior Change Governance Manager Change & Governance Manager/Agile Governance Manager/Change Assurance & Governance Lead Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid minimum two days per week in the office) Salary: £44,709 £53,347 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) Sector: Public Sector Overview: We are recruiting on … behalf of a well-established public sector organisation that plays a vital role in national service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance or assurance professional to take a senior role within a team focused on supporting large-scale digital and organisational change. As Senior Change Governance Manager, you will lead the application and … ongoing development of the organisations governance framework for change delivery. This includes ensuring alignment with digital standards, supporting internal compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all change initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and maintain the organisations change delivery governance framework Act as the primary point of contact for external digital assurance bodies Oversee assurance reviews to ensure compliance with More ❯

Job Title: Governance Manager – Global Technology Programme - 18 Month FTC Location: 3 days onsite in Bath and 2 days remote Industry: Manufacturing Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Are you an experienced Governance Leader looking to play a pivotal role in a large-scale digital transformation? My client who is a renowned Manufacturing Firm are looking for a … Governance Manager to join a global programme rolling out a new ERP for the firm. You'll lead the governance of strategic delivery partners and ensure operational compliance across vendor engagement, data security, and financial control. Please note this is an 18 month FTC paying up to £70,000 per annum and requires 3 days onsite in … the Bath office. ROLE As the Governance Manager, you will oversee the governance framework within a global ERP transformation programme. You'll be responsible for ensuring third-party delivery—spanning Systems Integrators (SIs), Business Integrators (BIs), and other vendors—meets compliance, performance, and commercial expectations. You will lead a small governance team with two direct reports More ❯

Role: Data Governance Manager/Senior Data Governance Manager Salary: £60,000 - £95,000 + Bonus (depending on level) WFH: 2-3 Days/Week Onsite (Hybrid) - Office in Central London Overview Our client, a multi-award-winning specialist consultancy in risk, analytics, and data, is hiring for a Data Governance Manager or Senior … Manager to join their growing Data team. This is a key leadership and delivery role working across multiple credit risk and insurance-related client projects to embed best-in-class data governance and data management practices. With 250+ consultants across Europe and the Middle East, the business is known for its progressive culture, employee ownership model, and commitment … opportunity to step into a visible role with high impact, strong career progression, and exposure to high-profile regulatory and strategic data initiatives. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver data governance frameworks across domains including data lineage, quality, metadata, and critical data elements Write and implement data policies and standards for clients in regulated industries Drive embedding of data operating More ❯

Data Governance ManagerBirmingham (hybrid)£50,000 to £55,000 per annum12-month FTC I am currently looking for a Data Governance Manager to contribute to the development and embodiment of effective data governance, data quality, data protection and data privacy strategies throughout the organisation. You will be regularly engaging with senior leaders such as the Chief … Data Officer and will have the opportunity to influence key decisions around data management. Data Governance Manager - What will you be doing? * Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of robust data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.* Collaborating closely with support and operational teams to identify areas for improvement in data management processes … foster their professional development within the team.* Contributing actively to regular reviews of existing data policies and procedures, recommending updates or changes as required by evolving regulatory requirements. Data Governance Manager - What will you need? * Comprehensive understanding of data governance principles, including frameworks for ensuring compliance with industry regulations.* Proven experience working with data quality management processes More ❯

We are seeking a Senior Governance Manager for our public sector client based in Edinburgh on a permanent basis, paying £44,709 - £53,347 per annum + Great Benefits. Work Arrangement: This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office 2 to 3 days per week. You will need to hold (or be able to … pass) Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, including a Level 2 Disclosure check. The successful Senior Governance Manager will possess proven skills and experience in the following: Governance, assurance, and compliance in a public sector or regulated environment Auditing delivery frameworks for change or transformation programmes Agile methodologies or other structured project management approaches Risk management and … performance reporting Stakeholder engagement at senior levels Facilitating workshops and delivering training across teams Managing direct reports and supporting team development Interested? Please apply below. Senior Governance, Compliance, Governance Manager, Public Sector Transformation, BPSS, Agile, Change Frameworks, Assurance, Edinburgh, Hybrid More ❯

Data Governance Manager/Data Governance Lead. We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Governance Manager/Lead to join our client on their data transformation journey. This is a newly created role within the organisation and will give you the opportunity to put your own stamp in setting the vision and roadmap for … data governance, defining & monitoring data quality frameworks and maintaining governance & policy standards. The role will require strategy (developing policies, standards, and an operating model)with a close collaboration approach across business units to meet regulatory requirements and unlock the value of analytics. You will lead the data operating model ,ensuring compliance with ISO, GDPR, will support the rollout … of governance tools and will provide leadership and mentoring to a small team. We’re looking for candidates with Significant experience in leading data governance, data management, or risk roles Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practise Proven track record rolling out data quality frameworks and governance policies Deep Knowledge of introducing and applying More ❯

Data Governance Manager Department: SBSS Data Protection Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bristol Compensation: £64,000 - £75,000/year Description We are recruiting for a Data Governance Manager to establish and enforce robust data governance practices across the Somerset Bridge Group, ensuring data assets are accurate, secure, and used ethically and efficiently. This … align with regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, PRA, Data Protection Act 2018) and support the group's strategic objectives. The successful candidate will lead the development of a formal data governance framework, including data ownership models, stewardship engagement, and quality management processes. They will work closely with data architects, engineers, analysts, compliance, and business functions to ensure data is governed … Azure Purview and Unity Catalog. This position is vital to enabling trusted analytics, AI development, and operational efficiency. What you'll be responsible for: Develop and implement a data governance framework, including policies, roles, responsibilities, and processes to ensure high data quality and regulatory compliance. Establish and manage a Data Stewardship model, providing training, guidance, and accountability across business More ❯

Senior Governance Manager required to join a nationally important public sector organisation undergoing bold, strategic digital transformation in Edinburgh. As they invest in new platforms, services, and infrastructure, this role will be instrumental in shaping how change is governed, assured and aligned to their long term vision. Working at the intersection of technology, policy and operations, you'll … play a key role in embedding good governance practices across high impact digital programmes, changing how people access vital services and how staff deliver them. The Organisation: This organisation isn't just digitising old processes, it's rethinking how services are designed and delivered. Their approach puts users first, working closely with frontline staff, citizens and stakeholders to identify … infrastructure investment in cloud systems and secure connectivity is enabling remote collaboration, video enabled service access, and better digital tools for staff, even in rural and island communities. The governance challenge? To ensure this rapid pace of innovation is underpinned by strong assurance, transparency, and a clear understanding of value, risk and public accountability. Your Role As Senior Governance More ❯

Senior Governance Manager required to join a nationally important public sector organisation undergoing bold, strategic digital transformation in Edinburgh. As they invest in new platforms, services, and infrastructure, this role will be instrumental in shaping how change is governed, assured and aligned to their long term vision. Working at the intersection of technology, policy and operations, you'll … play a key role in embedding good governance practices across high impact digital programmes, changing how people access vital services and how staff deliver them. The Organisation: This organisation isn't just digitising old processes, it's rethinking how services are designed and delivered. Their approach puts users first, working closely with frontline staff, citizens and stakeholders to identify … infrastructure investment in cloud systems and secure connectivity is enabling remote collaboration, video enabled service access, and better digital tools for staff, even in rural and island communities. The governance challenge? To ensure this rapid pace of innovation is underpinned by strong assurance, transparency, and a clear understanding of value, risk and public accountability. Your Role As Senior Governance More ❯

Senior Governance Manager required to join a nationally important public sector organisation undergoing bold, strategic digital transformation in Edinburgh. As they invest in new platforms, services, and infrastructure, this role will be instrumental in shaping how change is governed, assured and aligned to their long term vision. Working at the intersection of technology, policy and operations, you'll … play a key role in embedding good governance practices across high impact digital programmes, changing how people access vital services and how staff deliver them. The Organisation: This organisation isn't just digitising old processes, it's rethinking how services are designed and delivered. Their approach puts users first, working closely with frontline staff, citizens and stakeholders to identify … infrastructure investment in cloud systems and secure connectivity is enabling remote collaboration, video enabled service access, and better digital tools for staff, even in rural and island communities. The governance challenge? To ensure this rapid pace of innovation is underpinned by strong assurance, transparency, and a clear understanding of value, risk and public accountability. Your Role As Senior Governance More ❯

Senior Governance Manager required to join a nationally important public sector organisation undergoing bold, strategic digital transformation in Edinburgh. As they invest in new platforms, services, and infrastructure, this role will be instrumental in shaping how change is governed, assured and aligned to their long term vision. Working at the intersection of technology, policy and operations, you'll … play a key role in embedding good governance practices across high impact digital programmes, changing how people access vital services and how staff deliver them. The Organisation: This organisation isn't just digitising old processes, it's rethinking how services are designed and delivered. Their approach puts users first, working closely with frontline staff, citizens and stakeholders to identify … infrastructure investment in cloud systems and secure connectivity is enabling remote collaboration, video enabled service access, and better digital tools for staff, even in rural and island communities. The governance challenge? To ensure this rapid pace of innovation is underpinned by strong assurance, transparency, and a clear understanding of value, risk and public accountability. Your Role As Senior Governance More ❯

Senior Governance Manager required to join a nationally important public sector organisation undergoing bold, strategic digital transformation in Edinburgh. As they invest in new platforms, services, and infrastructure, this role will be instrumental in shaping how change is governed, assured and aligned to their long term vision. Working at the intersection of technology, policy and operations, you'll … play a key role in embedding good governance practices across high impact digital programmes, changing how people access vital services and how staff deliver them. The Organisation: This organisation isn't just digitising old processes, it's rethinking how services are designed and delivered. Their approach puts users first, working closely with frontline staff, citizens and stakeholders to identify … infrastructure investment in cloud systems and secure connectivity is enabling remote collaboration, video enabled service access, and better digital tools for staff, even in rural and island communities. The governance challenge? To ensure this rapid pace of innovation is underpinned by strong assurance, transparency, and a clear understanding of value, risk and public accountability. Your Role As Senior Governance More ❯

Job Title Data Governance Manager Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Data Management Closing Date 7 August 2025 This role requires on-site presence at Asda House in Leeds three days per week (Mon & Fri, plus one other day). We're really looking … forward to having you around! Asda is an exciting place to work we have undergone a significant transformation which has reworked all the technology that drives the business. Data Governance is essential to both protect and enable Asda to derive more value from its data. We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Data Governance Manager to … support the development and delivery of Asda's data governance framework. You will play a key role in ensuring data is well-managed, trusted, and supports decision-making across the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Playing an integral role in delivering a high-performing data governance function, with a strong focus on engagement, collaboration and adoption across More ❯

Associate Data Governance Manager - ONS - HEO The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), and Manchester. All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at … measuring changes in the UK economy, estimating the size, distribution, and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime, and migration. The Associate Data Governance Manager is responsible for acquiring and managing administrative and commercial data for ONS functions, including transforming key programmes, Census, Economic Statistics, and Surveys. The role involves making data … public good through Trusted Research Environments and supporting Devolved Governments with data access. You will implement the ONS data strategy, develop and contribute to an end-to-end data governance framework, and ensure compliance with data governance standards and accreditation. The Data Acquisition Division supports ONS, Government, and Academic analysts by negotiating data access, maintaining data governance More ❯

Associate Data Governance Manager - ONS - HEO The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), and Manchester. All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at … measuring changes in the UK economy, estimating the size, distribution, and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime, and migration. The Associate Data Governance Manager is responsible for acquiring and managing administrative and commercial data for ONS functions, including transforming key programmes, Census, Economic Statistics, and Surveys. The role involves making data … public good through Trusted Research Environments and supporting Devolved Governments with data access. You will implement the ONS data strategy, develop and contribute to an end-to-end data governance framework, and ensure compliance with data governance standards and accreditation. The Data Acquisition Division supports ONS, Government, and Academic analysts by negotiating data access, maintaining data governance More ❯

Associate Data Governance Manager - ONS - HEO The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), and Manchester. All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at … measuring changes in the UK economy, estimating the size, distribution, and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime, and migration. The Associate Data Governance Manager is responsible for acquiring and managing administrative and commercial data for ONS functions, including transforming key programmes, Census, Economic Statistics, and Surveys. The role involves making data … public good through Trusted Research Environments and supporting Devolved Governments with data access. You will implement the ONS data strategy, develop and contribute to an end-to-end data governance framework, and ensure compliance with data governance standards and accreditation. The Data Acquisition Division supports ONS, Government, and Academic analysts by negotiating data access, maintaining data governance More ❯

Governance Manager Perm Theale Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship In this role, you will act as a governance and compliance specialist , providing dedicated support to the Company Board and its Committees . Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with competition law and other … legal and regulatory requirements , while working closely with shareholder legal and compliance teams. You will also lead the continued development and delivery of the company's Governance and Compliance frameworks , taking ownership of key initiatives such as new training programmes , policy development , and procedure enhancements . Key Responsibilities: Board & Committee Support Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda … up with stakeholders. Maintain statutory registers, filing systems, and company records. Support share transactions, resolutions, and legal document preparation. Manage annual training records and ensure information is handled confidentially. Governance & Compliance Provide secretariat support for governance boards. Ensure compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code, Companies Act, and competition law. Maintain governance frameworks, statutory filings, and compliance More ❯

though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Join the enterprise-wide Data Governance Team at the BBC to be at the heart of our digital future. As a Senior Data Governance Manager (Platform Governance), you will play a key … and upcoming data platforms are the best they can possibly be, providing reliable, trustworthy, well-managed, and understood data to the whole organisation. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Data Governance team is known for positively impacting the quality, discoverability, and understanding of the BBC's data. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation both collectively and … individually. This role supports the long-term aims of Data Governance at the BBC; we encourage and support personal and professional growth for all team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Advising Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, and Data Governance colleagues on the strategic direction and implementation of platform governance across the BBC's data platform. Developing, documenting, and More ❯

though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Join the enterprise-wide Data Governance Team at the BBC to be at the heart of our digital future. As a Senior Data Governance Manager (Platform Governance), you will play a key … and upcoming data platforms are the best they can possibly be, providing reliable, trustworthy, well-managed, and understood data to the whole organisation. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Data Governance team is known for positively impacting the quality, discoverability, and understanding of the BBC's data. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation both collectively and … individually. This role supports the long-term aims of Data Governance at the BBC; we encourage and support personal and professional growth for all team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Advising Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, and Data Governance colleagues on the strategic direction and implementation of platform governance across the BBC's data platform. Developing, documenting, and More ❯

though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Join the enterprise-wide Data Governance Team at the BBC to be at the heart of our digital future. As a Senior Data Governance Manager (Platform Governance), you will play a key … and upcoming data platforms are the best they can possibly be, providing reliable, trustworthy, well-managed, and understood data to the whole organisation. WHY JOIN THE TEAM The Data Governance team is known for positively impacting the quality, discoverability, and understanding of the BBC's data. We are a close-knit team with an excellent reputation both collectively and … individually. This role supports the long-term aims of Data Governance at the BBC; we encourage and support personal and professional growth for all team members. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT Advising Platform Engineering, Platform Architecture, and Data Governance colleagues on the strategic direction and implementation of platform governance across the BBC's data platform. Developing, documenting, and More ❯

roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Data Governance Manager means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of … AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change. This is the job Join Us in Shaping the Future of Data Governance! We're on an exciting journey to transform how we manage and govern data. As part of this transformation, we're looking for a Data Governance Manager to lead the implementation and evolution of our Data Governance Framework. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact on how data is defined, protected, and used across the organisation. What will I be doing? Lead the rollout and maturity of the Data Governance Framework and associated tools. Collaborate with business and data teams to More ❯

Supply Chain Risk & Governance Manager Location: Birmingham Contract Type: 6 Months initially Salary: From £65,000 per annum + Extensive Benefits Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am -5pm (Hybrid - 2 days office based) Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the dynamic world of Financial Technology? Our client, a global leader in the industry … is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Supply Chain Risk & Governance Manager to join their innovative Group Sourcing and Supplier Management (GS&SM) team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment! About the Role: As a key player within the GS&SM team, you More ❯

doing Are you passionate about building trust in data and driving an organisation's transformation into a data-driven powerhouse? Future is looking for a dedicated and proactive Data Governance Manager to mature our scaling data platform and empower our Data & Business Intelligence team. This is an important role in advocating our foundational data governance framework across … directly into the Director of Data & BI At Future, our Data & Business Intelligence team is the engine of our transformation. With accelerating data complexity and multi-divisional expansion, data governance is our competitive edge. We empower teams with, relevant insights, and your expertise will ensure these insights are built on a bedrock of high-quality, trusted data. Your mission … bridge the gap between data and wisdom by ensuring data integrity, compliance, and transparency. This hands-on leadership role will see you own, operationalise, and mature our existing Data Governance framework. You'll help launch important governance structures, improving data quality, and ensuring compliance alignment. If you're a visionary who excels at bringing structure to complexity, promoting More ❯

Data Governance ManagerLondon (4 days a week onsite, 1 day WFH)Up to £60,000 PA Our client is a forward-thinking construction engineering company committed to digital innovation and operational excellence. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance Manager to join their IT team in London. This role is vital … from ingestion to delivery, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance Define and implement the organisation's data and analytics strategy, aligning with business objectives Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework, including clear policies, standards and procedures Ensure all data practices comply with GDPR, NIS and other relevant regulations Lead data quality initiatives, cleansing, classification and integrity efforts across … multiple data sources Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Operations and external Data Protection Officer (DPO) Evaluate and implement data governance tools and technologies (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Varonis) Maintain a comprehensive data dictionary, data lineage and documentation library Support data audits and contribute to the development of cybersecurity and data protection policies Serve as a liaison between More ❯

Job Title: Data Governance Manager Location: Hybrid/Exter (Must be on site at least once/week) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance The Role: Work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental … data governance throughout the organisation Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks and standards, and ensure monitoring of adherence to these Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues, and co-ordinating with data owners to accept or resolve them Act as a senior advisor on the best practice of data security development, in … accordance with the data enterprise architecture Advocate improved environmental data risk management and practices within the organisation Encourage better data literacy and understanding of environmental data governance within the organisation Have excellent stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities Lead the implementation of the Environmental Data Strategy and implement the necessary governance required for effective design and delivery of products and More ❯