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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Executive - **Company:** Softcat plc. - **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £43,497.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Dictionary, Data Governance, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Collibra - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5819727220 ## About the Role * A strong understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata, lineage and ownership. * Experience working with data in an operational, analytical or data-focused role. * Excellent attention to detail and a passion for improving data accuracy and quality. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain data concepts clearly. * Confidence collaborating across business and technical teams to drive positive outcomes.Experience with data governance, data quality or metadata management tools, such as Microsoft Purview (desirable). * Familiarity with data models, data flow diagrams and governance frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK (desirable). * An interest in promoting data literacy and embedding best practice across an organisation. * A proactive mindset with a desire to continuously improve processes and ways of working. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! ## Description Softcat is a £1 billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to thousands of organisations across the UK and Ireland. We believe that happy employees create happy customers, which is why we've built a culture that empowers people to be themselves, develop their careers and make a real impact. In this role, you'll work closely with the Data Governance Manager, Data Owners and technical teams to help ensure our data is accurate, trusted and well-governed. From supporting data quality initiatives to maintaining business glossaries and governance processes, you'll play an important part in embedding a data-driven culture at Softcat. As a Data Governance Executive, you'll be responsible for: * Supporting the implementation and ongoing operation of Softcat's Data Governance framework. * Maintaining governance documentation, including data definitions, standards and quality rules. * Supporting the rollout and adoption of data governance tools and platforms. * Monitoring data quality and assisting with issue investigation, root cause analysis and remediation activities. * Managing and maintaining metadata, business glossaries and data dictionaries. * Collaborating with business and technical stakeholders to promote governance best practice. * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance data quality and governance processes. ## Related Videos - [Parquet, Delta, Iceberg & Ducklake - An introduction for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100075-parquet-delta-iceberg-ducklake-an-introduction-for-developers) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Blazing Fast Page Navigation with Speculation Rules](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1570-blazing-fast-page-navigation-with-speculation-rules) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Best Companies to Work For in The UK: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/186-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uk-top-25-companies-in-2023)