Senior Manager, Data Governance

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London / £120000 - £130000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

£120000 - £130000

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Senior Manager, Data Governance
London | £120,000-£130,000 + bonus
8 years experience in Data Governance is essential

An opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a global, complex environment where data is central to business strategy. This position offers significant ownership to evolve and scale data governance frameworks while partnering with senior stakeholders across technology and business functions. You will play a key role in shaping how data is managed, trusted and leveraged across the organisation.

The Company

They are a globally recognised professional services organisation with a strong international footprint and a reputation for delivering complex, cross-border work. Operating across multiple regions, they support a diverse client base and place a strong emphasis on innovation, data, and digital transformation. Data is a growing strategic priority, with continued investment in governance, analytics, and emerging technologies. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and stakeholder-driven.

The Role

  • Lead and evolve the organisation's data governance framework, driving maturity and scalability
  • Embed data governance into business-as-usual processes across multiple teams and regions
  • Partner with Data Stewards and senior stakeholders to strengthen data ownership and accountability
  • Collaborate with Business Intelligence, Architecture, and Technology teams to align governance with wider data initiatives
  • Drive improvements in data quality, metadata management, and reference data practices
  • Oversee governance tooling, including cataloguing and lineage capabilities
  • Influence senior leadership to align data governance with strategic priorities
  • Lead and develop a small data governance team while leveraging external consultants
  • Support global alignment of governance practices and contribute to broader transformation programmes

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial experience in data governance leadership roles within complex organisations
  • Proven ability to scale and embed data governance frameworks across a business
  • Background in professional services, consulting, or similarly structured environments
  • Experience with governance tooling such as Collibra, Informatica, or Data360
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles including data quality, metadata, and data domains
  • Experience working across both technical and non-technical stakeholder groups
  • Comfortable operating in evolving environments with ambiguity
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at senior level

What They Offer

  • Salary of £120,000-£130,000 with bonus
  • Hybrid working with four days in the office (Monday to Thursday) and flexibility around working hours
  • Comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, pension contribution, wellbeing support, and additional lifestyle benefits
  • On-site facilities including gym and dining options
  • Opportunity to work in a global environment with exposure to senior leadership and potential international collaboration
  • Clear ownership and progression within a growing data function
  • Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

How to Apply

To apply for this Senior Manager, Data Governance role, please apply below.

CONTACT

Madison Barlow

Recruitment Executive

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