> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1628640-data-governance-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1628640-data-governance-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Manager - **Company:** Experis - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £130,000.0 - £140,400.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Security, Document-Oriented Databases, Information Management, Meta-Data Management, Data Classification, Data Management - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/0E76A7FFE79AE9DEED ## About the Role * Experience identifying and assessing critical organisational datasets, understanding their business value, usage and associated risks. * Ability to map and classify sensitive, regulated and business-critical data, supporting appropriate controls, access arrangements and compliance requirements. * Experience reviewing existing data governance policies, procedures and controls, identifying gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement. * Demonstrable experience assessing data ownership, stewardship and accountability arrangements, including identifying areas where ownership is unclear or absent. * Strong understanding of data access management principles, including reviewing and improving approaches to granting, managing and monitoring data access. * Experience analysing organisational structures and processes to identify governance, accountability and decision-making gaps relating to data. * Ability to define and document data ownership, stewardship and accountability frameworks, working with business and technical stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data governance operating models, including the relationship between data owners, product owners, technical teams and governance forums. * Experience conducting governance maturity assessments and producing recommendations to improve governance capability and effectiveness. * Ability to develop clear and practical governance artefacts, including ownership models, policies, standards, procedures and RACI frameworks. * Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience facilitating discussions to establish consensus on ownership, accountability and governance responsibilities. * Understanding of how data governance supports broader data capabilities, including data architecture, data engineering, reporting, analytics and AI initiatives. * Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, including GDPR, information management and data protection principles. Desirable Skills and Experience * Experience supporting the introduction of metadata management, data cataloguing or data classification approaches. * Experience working within cross-functional data teams, collaborating with data architects, engineers, platform teams and business stakeholders. * Understanding of data quality management frameworks and the roles and responsibilities required to support them. * Experience working in Agile or product-based delivery environments. ## Description Data Governance Manager 3 months initially with extensions London - hybrid £500 - £540 per day inside IR35 Our client, is seeking a skilled Data Governance Manager to join their team for an initial three-month engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to shaping and enhancing data governance practices within a dynamic environment. What you'll be doing: * Identify critical and sensitive datasets. * Assess current governance maturity and risks. * Review existing access controls and ownership arrangements. * Define data ownership, stewardship and accountability models. * Recommend a prioritised governance improvement roadmap. What you'll bring: * Experience identifying and assessing critical organisational datasets, understanding their business value, usage and associated risks. * Ability to map and classify sensitive, regulated and business-critical data, supporting appropriate controls, access arrangements and compliance requirements. * Experience reviewing existing data governance policies, procedures and controls, identifying gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement. * Demonstrable experience assessing data ownership, stewardship and accountability arrangements, including identifying areas where ownership is unclear or absent. * Strong understanding of data access management principles, including reviewing and improving approaches to granting, managing and monitoring data access. * Experience analysing organisational structures and processes to identify governance, accountability and decision-making gaps relating to data. * Ability to define and document data ownership, stewardship and accountability frameworks, working with business and technical stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data governance operating models, including the relationship between data owners, product owners, technical teams and governance forums. * Experience conducting governance maturity assessments and producing recommendations to improve governance capability and effectiveness. * Ability to develop clear and practical governance artefacts, including ownership models, policies, standards, procedures and RACI frameworks. * Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience facilitating discussions to establish consensus on ownership, accountability and governance responsibilities. * Understanding of how data governance supports broader data capabilities, including data architecture, data engineering, reporting, analytics and AI initiatives. * Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, including GDPR, information management and data protection principles. Desirable Skills and Experience * Experience supporting the introduction of metadata management, data cataloguing or data classification approaches. * Experience working within cross-functional data teams, collaborating with data architects, engineers, platform teams and business stakeholders. * Understanding of data quality management frameworks and the roles and responsibilities required to support them. * Experience working in Agile or product-based delivery environments. Apply now to join a team committed to data excellence. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [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) - [Unlocking Value from Data: The Key to Smarter Business Decisions-](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1367-unlocking-value-from-data-the-key-to-smarter-business-decisions) ## Related Articles - [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) - [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) - [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) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)