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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Data Governance - **Company:** Harnham - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Data Management - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815191596-head-of-data-governance ## About the Role * 6+ years in data governance, data privacy, or risk/data leadership * Experience building or rebuilding governance functions * Strong understanding of regulatory data obligations (e.g. GDPR, BCBS 239) * Proven team leadership experience and ability to influence senior stakeholders * Collaborative and flexible mindset, with hands-on capability when needed ## Description Harnham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Head of Data Governance Harnham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom This range is provided by Harnham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Harnham Recruitment Consultant - Engineering & Governance (North and Midlands) at Harnham Head of Data Governance Salary: up to £80,000 Based: Birmingham - hybrid, 3x week About the Role An established financial service organisation is looking for a Head of Data Governance - a strategic and driven leader to take the reins. As Head of Data Governance, you'll work closely with our CDO and CIO to define the roadmap, close gaps, and align governance across business functions. What You'll Do * Design and implement the data governance roadmap * Lead gap analysis and risk reporting for executive and regulatory needs * Build a high-performing team, supporting existing analysts and incoming managers * Develop, refine, and implement policies on data privacy, ownership, lineage, and control * Act as a senior advisor on regulatory data responsibilities across cross-functional teams * Represent governance in quarterly risk and compliance meetings What You'll Need * 6+ years in data governance, data privacy, or risk/data leadership * Experience building or rebuilding governance functions * Strong understanding of regulatory data obligations (e.g. GDPR, BCBS 239) * Proven team leadership experience and ability to influence senior stakeholders * Collaborative and flexible mindset, with hands-on capability when needed Seniority level * Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type * Employment typeFull-time Job function Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harnham by 2x Get notified about new Head of Data Management jobs in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. 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