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# Data Governance Manager

- **Company:** GreenSquareAccord
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft Fabric, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/data-governance-manager/greensquareaccord-job108073596

## About the Role

You'll have experience in data governance or data management within a complex organisation, with a strong understanding of data quality, ownership and stewardship.

You'll also bring:

 * Experience designing and implementing Data Governance Frameworks
 * Strong knowledge of data quality, metadata and master data management
 * Experience working with BI, reporting and cloud platforms such as Azure or Microsoft Fabric
 * Experience delivering organisation-wide change and cultural improvement
 * Knowledge of data-related legal, regulatory and information security requirements
 * The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to establish and lead GreenSquareAccord's organisation-wide approach to data governance, quality and stewardship.

Reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics, you'll develop and embed our Data Governance Framework and Operating Model, ensuring data is managed as a strategic organisational asset, giving you the opportunity to build a new function, drive cultural change and improve how data supports decision-making, reporting, digital transformation and the responsible use of AI.

You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across Digital Services and Transformation, Governance, Data Protection and operational teams.

What You'll Do:

 * Develop and embed the Data Governance Framework, Operating Model and roadmap
 * Establish Data Owner and Data Steward roles and governance forums
 * Develop data cataloguing, metadata management and business glossary capabilities
 * Work with teams to map data across systems and identify risks and opportunities
 * Provide guidance, training and support to improve organisational data literacy
 * Support responsible and ethical governance of AI, analytics and emerging technologies
 * Monitor and report on governance performance, risks and progress to senior leaders
 * Develop business cases, manage budgets and support data-related change initiatives


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