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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Manager - **Company:** Peabody - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Architecture, Data Governance, Metadata, Systems Integration, Data Classification, Data Strategy, Collibra, Data Management - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1c84d5e653f214d2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Root cause analysis?, * Strong experience in data governance, data management or data quality in a complex organisation * Proven ability to embed governance frameworks into operational business practice * Experience leading or coordinating governance delivery across teams * Experience managing, coaching or mentoring colleagues * Strong understanding of governance concepts including ownership, stewardship, metadata and data quality * Experience managing governance artefacts such as catalogues, glossaries and issue logs * Good technical understanding of data platforms, reporting environments and integrations * Experience with governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, Atlan or similar * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively * Relevant degree or professional certifications (e.g. CDMP, DAMA, CISA) desirable Who you are You will be: * Pragmatic and able to translate governance into real business value * Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels * Detail-focused with a strong commitment to data quality and standards * Collaborative and able to work across technical and business teams * Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively * Passionate about improving data maturity and building a strong data culture ## Description Are you passionate about improving how organisations manage and trust their data? As a Data Governance Manager at Peabody, you'll play a key role in embedding our Data Management Framework across the organisation, ensuring data is well governed, high quality and trusted for decision-making. Reporting to the Head of Data Architecture & Governance, you'll work across teams to strengthen data ownership, stewardship, quality and governance controls. This is a highly visible role where your expertise will directly support delivery of Peabody's Data Strategy and improve confidence in the data used across the business. 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