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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Manager - **Company:** The Automobile Association - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Cyber Security, Data Governance - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/data-governance-manager-london-grossbritannien-58871324 ## About the Role Manage data governance forums, stakeholder meetings and change requests with clear priorities * Collaborate with Data Privacy, Information Security, Risk and Compliance teams to align governance with regulatory and internal controls * Lead, coach and support the Data Governance team and deputise for Head of Data Governance and Management when needed Tasks * Strong practical experience in data governance, including leadership capability * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar tool, including glossary/catalog, lineage and quality * Solid understanding of data concepts (warehousing, BI, analytics, ownership, definitions, lineage, quality, retention) * Knowledge of regulations governing data in financial services * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to chair forums and influence senior stakeholders * Strong planning, problem-solving and delivery skills; experience coaching or managing others Key requirements * 25 days annual leave plus bank aaaaaa ## Description Experteer Overview In this role you will lead the rollout and ongoing maturation of The AA's Data Governance Framework, shaping governance across ownership, definitions and quality. You will work with business units, data teams, privacy, security and risk to improve data transparency and value. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery in a small, collaborative team. You'll act as a trusted escalation point for data governance, quality and protection matters, contributing to regulatory alignment and operational performance. This is a mission-critical role at a leading motoring services organisation with hybrid London work and regular travel to HQ. Pay / Benefits * Lead the rollout and maturity of the Data Governance Framework, tools, processes and roadmap * Define and publish data definitions, KPI definitions, ownership, RACI, lineage and data quality measures * Drive improvements in data quality and value, identifying business cases to fix issues at source * Manage data governance forums, stakeholder meetings and change requests with clear priorities * Collaborate with Data Privacy, Information Security, Risk and Compliance teams to align governance with regulatory and internal controls * Lead, coach and support the Data Governance team and deputise for Head of Data Governance and Management when needed Tasks * Strong practical experience in data governance, including leadership capability * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or similar tool, including glossary/catalog, lineage and quality * Solid understanding of data concepts (warehousing, BI, analytics, ownership, definitions, lineage, quality, retention) * Knowledge of regulations governing data in financial services * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to chair forums and influence senior stakeholders * Strong planning, problem-solving and delivery skills; experience coaching or managing others Key requirements * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Worksave pension with up to 7% employer contribution * Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 with family discount * Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance * Employee discount scheme including car salary sacrifice and healthcare discounts * Company funded life assurance ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [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) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [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) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Dev Digest 119 - ❤️ === ❤️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/454-dev-digest-119) - [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)