Data Governance & Compliance Manager

We are looking for a Data Governance & Compliance Manager to join our Technology and Sustainability Team in Leavesden (Watford). The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of data governance and compliance frameworks., * Be accountable for embedding data governance practices and ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.

• Lead the creation, management, and adoption of data dictionaries, catalogues, and stewardship frameworks.
• Be responsible for monitoring compliance, addressing risks, and reporting on governance effectiveness.
• Work with Data Architects, Engineers, Analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure trusted, well-documented, and accessible data.
• Contribute to building a culture of responsible, transparent data use across the organisation.
• Support innovation by ensuring governance frameworks and catalogues enable, not restrict, trusted decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in data management, Information Management/Governance, Law, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data governance, data protection, or compliance roles within a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or other relevant data protection laws.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks, catalogues policies, and controls.
• Familiarity with data management tools and technologies (e.g., data catalogues, metadata management platforms).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Legal, IT, Risk, and Business Operations.
• Prior involvement in audit processes, risk assessments, or regulatory reporting is desirable.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CDMP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer) are advantageous.

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