Data Governance Lead/Director

Data Governance Lead/Director

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead data governance initiatives and shape a modern data culture across the organisation.
  • Company: Join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of AI and data innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and build governance capabilities from the ground up.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving responsible AI adoption and influencing enterprise strategy.
  • Qualifications: Experience in data governance, strategic leadership, and stakeholder management.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

This is more than a traditional governance role. As our Data Governance Lead/Director, you will act as a strategic leader and change agent, embedding a modern data culture across the organisation while enabling the next generation of intelligent products and AI capabilities. You will shape and drive how data is understood, managed, and used, ensuring it becomes a trusted, high‑value asset that powers innovation and responsible decision‑making. This role combines strategic leadership, operational execution, stakeholder influence, and technology transformation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Partner with executive leadership to position data governance as a strategic business capability rather than a compliance exercise.
  • Establish governance KPIs, adoption metrics, and value measurement frameworks and governance principles and controls that support responsible and scalable AI adoption.
  • Ensure data used for analytics, machine learning, and generative AI is accurate, secure, traceable, and ethically governed.
  • Help define standards for AI transparency, explainability, lineage, model accountability, and responsible use of enterprise data.
  • Build scalable data ownership models with clear accountability, and issue resolution processes.
  • Accountable for managing data compliance at Chambers, in line with data protection legislation and regulatory requirements. Liaise with Chambers DPO as necessary.
  • Identify and mitigate enterprise data risks, including data quality, compliance, ethical AI, and operational risks.
  • Partner with engineering and architecture teams to embed governance into cloud-native data platforms and data products.

Why you should apply

  • Influence enterprise strategy at senior leadership level.
  • Build modern governance capabilities from the ground up.
  • Work with cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies.
  • Shape responsible AI adoption in a globally recognised organisation.
  • Drive meaningful commercial and operational impact through data.

Data Governance Lead/Director employer: Chambers & Partners

Chambers & Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development in the rapidly evolving field of AI-driven applications. Located in a vibrant area, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values their contributions and encourages meaningful engagement with cutting-edge technology.

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Contact Details:

Chambers & Partners Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Data Governance Lead/Director

Data Governance
Strategic Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Data Compliance
Data Quality Management
AI Ethics
Cloud Data Platforms