Data Governance Manager - Elevation Recruitment Group : Job Details

Data Governance ManagerLocation: York, Leeds or ManchesterSalary: up to £62,000 + benefits 

Elevation Recruitment Group are seeking a Data Governance Manager on behalf of one of our key clients to champion and embed best practice across the organisation, with a sharp focus on data quality. You will inspire teams to treat data as a strategic asset, lead the governance framework, secure buy-in from data owners and stewards and ensure data is accurate, consistent and trusted. 

Key duties & Responsibilities: 

• Champion governance, influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Lead the design and rollout of governance frameworks, policies and standards
• Drive data quality initiatives — improving accuracy, completeness and consistency across all sources
• Engage and guide data owners/stewards to maintain quality and compliance
• Implement data lineage, cataloguing and metadata practices for transparency
• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations such as GDPR 

Skills & Experience: 

• Proven experience in data governance or data management with a focus on data quality
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and driving cultural change
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, stewardship programmes and metadata management
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to link governance and quality improvements to business value 

Apply now to lead the cultural shift that ensures data is high-quality, well-managed and delivering measurable value!