Data Governance and MDM Lead in Milton Keynes, Walton

Data Governance and MDM Lead Hybrid - Milton Keynes, Rushden, Peterborough or Boston £53,560 per year Permanent, Full-Time The Data Governance & MDM Lead (Master Data Management) will drive the delivery of data governance across Amplius, working hands-on with Directors and teams to improve data quality, strengthen ownership and embed good practice. You’ll be solely responsible for making data governance work in practice, balancing meaningful improvements with the right level of control rather than creating documentation for its own sake. If you prefer to focus on writing policies and documentation without driving their implementation, this role may not be the right fit. But if you enjoy getting stuck in, influencing senior stakeholders and turning governance into real change, then this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Salary: £53,560 per year Contract: Permanent, full time Your week: 36.25 hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 5.15pm Location: Hybrid - weekly office presence in Milton Keynes, Rushden, Peterborough or Boston. You can read about our fantastic colleague benefits here - Amplius colleague benefits Snapshot of your role * Lead the enterprise data governance framework, establish the Data Steward Network and chair the Data & Metrics Council to agree data definitions, ownership and priorities. * Manage the enterprise data catalogue, business glossary, system-of-record map and data lineage, ensuring clear ownership, data classification and traceability from source to dashboard. * Lead Master Data Management (MDM), including data matching, survivorship, golden-record stewardship and reference data governance across key business domains. * Drive data quality management, maintaining quality rules and scorecards, investigating root causes, agreeing remediation plans and preventing recurring issues. * Oversee data policies, privacy, security and regulatory compliance, maintaining audit evidence, information asset registers, data sharing agreements and retention schedules. * Coordinate audit and compliance activities, control testing, access reviews and remediation, working with business owners, BI, data platform teams and risk specialists to strengthen governance and accountability. What you’ll need to thrive in this role * A degree or equivalent experience in Data or Information Management, plus strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and information governance. * Experience leading data governance in complex organisations, establishing stewardship networks and resolving conflicting data definitions across teams. * Experience designing or managing MDM, including data matching, survivorship, golden-record stewardship and reference data governance. * Experience improving data quality, running enterprise data catalogues and glossaries, managing data lineage and driving adoption. * Experience working with data platform, data product and BI teams, with strong communication, analytical, leadership and project management skills to influence stakeholders, coach others and turn policies into practical guidance. Important – The right to work in the UK is an essential requirement. We do not provide sponsorship. Closing: 2 November A note on the use of AI - We understand you may choose to use AI when preparing your CV or application. However, AI must not be used during the assessment stage or interview. The assessments are designed to evaluate your own technical skills and knowledge, so if we identify that AI has been used, you will not be progressed. Please only apply if you can demonstrate the skills and experience you have told us about. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you. The Company Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference