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Data Governance Lead
£50,000 - 50,000
Hays
V7 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes
£50,000 - 50,000
Requirements
Must:
- Extensive experience in Data Governance, including frameworks, tools, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of Data & Analytics disciplines and their strategic importance.
- Proven ability to work with both business and technical teams to define and implement governance requirements.
- Experience with metadata management, data quality tools, and master data management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with data protection and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the Data Governance programme, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of data across the organisation.
- Define and implement governance frameworks, policies, and standards, aligning them with business and technical strategies.
- Act as a bridge between IT and business, promoting data as a strategic asset.
- Define the vision, objectives, and scope of the Data Governance programme.
- Develop and maintain governance artefacts such as the Data Governance Charter, policies, standards, and metrics.
- Lead the implementation of data governance processes including metadata management, data quality, master data, and data classification.
- Own and maintain the enterprise Data Catalogue.
- Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure alignment with data handling requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement in data governance maturity and capabilities.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for data governance initiatives.
- Communicate programme status, risks, and issues effectively at the executive level.
Description
We are a large, well-known organisation and a powerhouse within our industry. We offer a permanent role paying up to £53,000 per annum, along with additional benefits. The position is based in Milton Keynes, with hybrid working options available. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply now. If this job isn't the right fit for you, but you are seeking new opportunities, we encourage you to reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.
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