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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Strategy & Governance Lead - **Company:** Bupa - **Location:** Salford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Health Informatics, Clinical Data Repository, Cloud Database, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Meta-Data Management, Data Strategy, Togaf, Collibra, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://bupa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/EXT_CAREER/job/Salford-Quays/Data-Strategy---Governance-Lead_R1223164 ## About the Role Significant hands-on experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles, ideally within a healthcare or regulated environment. - Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks (e.g. DAMA, DMBOK), and best practices. - Experience working with clinical data, including understanding of its sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and operational importance. - Familiarity with data privacy and protection regulations (e.g. GDPR, NHS data standards) and their application in clinical and operational settings. - Experience working with data stewards, data owners, and governance forums to embed governance practices across business units. - Proficiency with data governance tools, metadata management, and data cataloguing platforms. - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify data-related risks and propose practical solutions. - Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Desirable: - Experience supporting the implementation of modern data platforms or cloud-based data ecosystems. - Degree or equivalent experience in data management, health informatics, information systems, or a related field. - Certifications in data governance or data management (e.g. CDMP, DGSP, TOGAF). - Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries. - Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery environments. - A passion for promoting data literacy and embedding a culture of data responsibility. ## Description This is an exciting opportunity to lead the data governance agenda for Bupa's Health Services business, shaping how we manage, protect, and unlock the value of our data-particularly clinical data that underpins patient care and operational excellence. As a hands-on governance lead, you'll work closely with the Head of Data, the central CDAO team, and other governance leads to embed best-in-class data practices across the business. You'll be responsible for establishing foundational governance frameworks, driving data quality, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, mitigating data-related risks, and supporting the organisation's data-driven decision-making process. You will also support the evolution of the Data & Analytics operating model within Health Services, contributing to the adoption of modern data platforms and tooling, and helping ensure the value of data is fully understood and reflected in the Health Services data roadmap and strategic planning. How you'll help us make health happen: - Leading the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards across Health Services, with a particular focus on clinical data and its safe, ethical, and compliant use. - Collaborating closely with the central CDAO team, governance leads, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective governance practices across the organisation. - Defining and embedding data ownership and stewardship models, working with nominated data owners and stewards-especially in clinical domains-to ensure accountability for data quality and compliance. - Chairing or actively contributing to data governance forums and working groups, ensuring decisions are documented, communicated, and actioned. - Monitoring and improving data quality by identifying issues, coordinating remediation efforts, and embedding controls into business-as-usual processes, with a focus on clinical data integrity. - Providing subject matter expertise on data governance and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, NHS data standards), ensuring risks-especially those related to clinical data-are identified and mitigated. - Contributing to the development of the Health Services data roadmap and strategic planning by surfacing governance priorities and opportunities. - Operating with a high degree of autonomy, using sound judgment to prioritise governance activities and escalate risks or issues where appropriate. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Big Business, Big Barriers? 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