At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data governance initiatives to ensure high-quality, trusted data for impactful decision-making.
- Company: Join Alzheimer’s Society, a passionate team dedicated to ending dementia's devastation.
- Benefits: Flexible working, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging diverse applicants to help build a better data culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by shaping data practices that matter.
- Qualifications: Experience in data governance, strong communication skills, and a passion for ethical data use.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our Data team within the Technology directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping Alzheimer’s Society become a truly data-informed organisation, ensuring that data is trusted, well‑managed, and used responsibly to maximise our impact for people affected by dementia.
Data sits at the heart of everything we do. From understanding the needs of the people we support, to evaluating the impact of our services and research, high‑quality data enables better decisions and better outcomes. As Data Governance Manager, you’ll help shape and embed the governance practices, frameworks, and culture that allow data to be used confidently, ethically, and effectively across the Society.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll support data quality improvement, governance initiatives, compliance activities, and the development of data ownership and accountability. You’ll also play a key role in the Data Lighthouse Initiative, bringing together data champions from across the Society to drive practical improvements and strengthen our data culture.
We’re looking for someone who lives our values: determined to make a difference, a trusted expert, committed to working better together, and showing genuine compassion.
You’re passionate about data governance and understand the important role that high‑quality, well‑managed data plays in organisational success. You enjoy bringing people together, influencing positive change, and helping colleagues understand their role in maintaining trusted data. You’re equally comfortable discussing governance frameworks and data quality processes as you are engaging non‑technical stakeholders and translating complex concepts into practical guidance.
You have a collaborative approach, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in helping organisations improve the way they manage and use data. You’re proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement. Most importantly, you’re motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to support a cause that truly matters.
You will have:
- Experience supporting or implementing data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices
- Strong understanding of data quality management, including identifying root causes and implementing sustainable improvements
- Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and broader data governance and compliance requirements
- Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across a range of business functions and levels
- The ability to communicate complex data governance concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences
- Experience developing and delivering training, guidance, or awareness initiatives
- Understanding of metadata management, data catalogues, data dictionaries, and data ownership principles
- Experience supporting data‑related governance forums, working groups, or communities of practice
- An interest in emerging topics such as data ethics, AI governance, and responsible data use
What you’ll focus on:
- Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Society’s data governance framework
- Maintaining and promoting data governance policies, standards, and guidance across the organisation
- Supporting data governance boards, working groups, and governance activities
- Driving improvements in data quality through monitoring, root cause analysis, and targeted interventions
- Maintaining data catalogues, data dictionaries, and metadata management processes to improve data discoverability and trust
- Playing a key role in the Data Lighthouse Initiative, supporting a network of data champions across the Society
- Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing to build a strong culture of data ownership and accountability
- Supporting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant regulations
- Contributing to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data sharing arrangements, and governance reviews
- Supporting the development of ethical approaches to data use, including AI and advanced analytics governance
- Delivering training, guidance, and communications to improve data literacy and governance awareness
- Working with stakeholders across the organisation to embed good data practices into day‑to‑day activities
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under‑represented at Alzheimer’s Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer’s Society.
Benefits: Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people’s lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer’s Society.
Data Governance Manager employer: Alzheimers Society
Alzheimer’s Society is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by dementia. With a strong emphasis on employee development, flexible working options, and a culture that values collaboration and compassion, we provide our team with the tools and opportunities to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in our mission to create a data-informed organisation that prioritises ethical data use and drives positive change across the community.
