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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Data Governance Lead - **Company:** Secure Trust Bank Ltd - **Location:** Shirley, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £62,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Role-Based Access Control, Enterprise Data Management, Data Lineage, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fb15e1808ad4adf8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Unity?, * Demonstrable experience establishing Data Governance capabilities from the ground up * Proven track record working within regulated environments, translating regulatory and risk requirements into practical data governance controls * Experience embedding Data Governance within modern data platforms and engineering delivery models * Strong experience implementing Data Quality, metadata, and data lineage frameworks * Experience defining and delivering operating models and governance structures * Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g. Azure, Databricks) * Background within financial services or other regulated industries (preferred) * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels * Proven ability to drive organisational change and engagement * Delivery-focused mindset, with a structured and pragmatic approach to execution * Ability to translate strategic objectives into scalable, operational capabilities * Certified Data Management Professional - CDMP - DAMA or equivalent experience (preferred) * Data Governance & Stewardship Professional - DGSP or similar certifications (desirable) ## Description Design and embed Secure Trust Bank's enterprise-wide Data Governance capability. This role will be responsible for establishing robust frameworks, operating models, and controls to ensure the creation of trusted, high-quality data. You will drive the integration of governance across the organisation, aligning closely with the Enterprise Data Platform and Data Product strategy to enable consistent, reliable, and well-managed data at scale. * Establish and maintain an enterprise-wide Data Governance framework, including policies, standards, and processes * Define and implement the Data Governance operating model, including governance forums and decision-making structures. * Embed clear data ownership and accountability across all data domains * Develop and deliver a comprehensive Data Quality framework, incorporating rules, thresholds, monitoring, and issue resolution processes * Define and implement capabilities for metadata management, data lineage, and data cataloguing * Establish robust governance frameworks for data access, classification, and role-based access control (RBAC) * Develop governance metrics and reporting to enable effective oversight and continuous improvement * Collaborate with platform and engineering teams to embed governance within data products and data pipelines * Lead the selection and implementation of governance tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Unity Catalog) * Drive training, adoption, and cultural change to embed Data Governance across the organisation ## Related Videos - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [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) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Parquet, Delta, Iceberg & Ducklake - An introduction for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100075-parquet-delta-iceberg-ducklake-an-introduction-for-developers) ## 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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [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)