At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data quality and governance initiatives to ensure accurate and trusted data across the organisation.
- Company: Join SettleParadigm, the largest housing group in the region, making a real community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, health cash plan, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of data transformation and drive positive change in communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in data quality and governance, with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 79493 - 79493 £ per year.
Salary: £79,493 + £4,936 salary supplement + excellent benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid working: A minimum of 2 days per week in the office, 3 days per week from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
SettleParadigm is the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. We deliver excellent services, high‑quality homes, and build new affordable homes to make a difference in communities.
About The Role
We’re looking for a confident and collaborative Head of Data Quality & Governance to lead development and embedding of enterprise‑wide data governance and data quality frameworks. This is a fundamental role at the heart of our transformation journey, ensuring our data is accurate, trusted, secure and used responsibly across the organisation.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, system owners, data stewards and operational teams to build a culture of ownership, accountability and good data practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead data quality monitoring and remediation, ensuring organisational data is accurate, consistent and trusted
- Improve data quality at source through strong business partnership
- Provide assurance on KPIs, reporting and regulatory submissions, including SDR
- Maintain data standards and ownership models across the organisation
- Promote data literacy and good data practice across teams
- Lead and develop a specialist governance function
- Embed enterprise‑wide data governance frameworks that support clarity, ownership and accountability
- Ensure GDPR and data protection compliance
About You
You’re a persuasive and pragmatic leader who brings clarity to complex issues. You understand that data quality and governance are as much about culture and behaviour as they are about frameworks and controls. You’re curious, calm under pressure and able to influence senior stakeholders with confidence.
You balance assurance with practicality; helping the organisation move forward without unnecessary bureaucracy. You’re passionate about improving data quality at source and enabling colleagues to make better decisions through better information.
Must Haves
- Experience leading data quality, data governance or information management functions
- Experience improving data quality in complex organisations
- Ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Clear communication of data risk, assurance and recommendations
Strong Understanding Of
- Enterprise data quality management
- Social housing regulatory reporting (TSMs, SDR, STAIRS)
- Metadata, data lineage and data quality tooling
- Data governance principles and frameworks
- GDPR and regulatory data requirements
Nice to Haves
- Experience supporting organisational integration or transformation
- Experience working with regulators, auditors or inspection bodies
- Knowledge of data standards and frameworks across housing services
- Skills in workshop facilitation, organisational enablement and root‑cause analysis
- Experience in housing, public sector or regulated environments
Benefits
- Annual salary: £79,493 + £4,936 supplement
- 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
- Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
- Family‑friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
- Life cover and income protection
- Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
Additional Benefits
- Mental Health First Aiders available to support
- Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
- Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
- 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
- Peer‑recognition rewards platform
- Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Monday–Thursday: 09:00–17:30
Friday: 09:00–17:00
One hour for lunch
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds, people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Background Checks
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Closing Date
28/06/2026
Head of Data Quality & Governance in Letchworth employer: Paradigm Housing Group
SettleParadigm is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong commitment to community impact, employees benefit from generous holiday allowances, a robust pension scheme, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, all while contributing to the vital mission of providing high-quality homes and services across the region.
