At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data governance initiatives and improve data quality across the organisation.
- Company: Join Peabody, a values-driven organisation focused on community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days leave, flexible benefits, and a generous pension contribution.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by enhancing data trust and governance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in data governance and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about improving how organisations manage and trust their data? As a Data Governance Manager at Peabody, you'll play a key role in embedding our Data Management Framework across the organisation, ensuring data is well governed, high quality and trusted for decision‑making. Reporting to the Head of Data Architecture & Governance, you'll work across teams to strengthen data ownership, stewardship, quality and governance controls. This is a highly visible role where your expertise will directly support delivery of Peabody's Data Strategy and improve confidence in the data used across the business.
What you'll do
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Data Management Framework across priority business areas
- Drive clear data ownership and stewardship, supporting Data Owners and Stewards to fulfil their responsibilities
- Develop and maintain governance artefacts including data catalogues, glossaries, dictionaries and ownership records
- Strengthen data quality governance, including scorecards, issue management and root cause analysis
- Improve governance and assurance across critical resident, asset and regulatory datasets
- Embed governance controls such as data classification, definitions and documentation across the organisation
- Work closely with architecture, engineering and reporting teams to embed governance across the data lifecycle
- Support delivery of Data Strategy priorities, improving data foundations and enabling trusted insight
- Lead governance forums, preparing updates, tracking actions and escalating risks where needed
- Line manage and develop the Data Governance Analyst, supporting performance and capability growth
What you'll need
- Strong experience in data governance, data management or data quality in a complex organisation
- Proven ability to embed governance frameworks into operational business practice
- Experience leading or coordinating governance delivery across teams
- Experience managing, coaching or mentoring colleagues
- Strong understanding of governance concepts including ownership, stewardship, metadata and data quality
- Experience managing governance artefacts such as catalogues, glossaries and issue logs
- Good technical understanding of data platforms, reporting environments and integrations
- Experience with governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, Atlan or similar
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Relevant degree or professional certifications (e.g. CDMP, DAMA, CISA) desirable
Who you are
- Pragmatic and able to translate governance into real business value
- Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Detail‑focused with a strong commitment to data quality and standards
- Collaborative and able to work across technical and business teams
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Passionate about improving data maturity and building a strong data culture
Why Join Us
When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We're investing in data as a strategic asset and building strong governance foundations to support better outcomes for our residents and communities.
What We Offer
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme and employee discount portal
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
Data Governance Manager employer: Peabody Trust
At Peabody, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values kindness, innovation, and diversity. As a Data Governance Manager, you'll not only have the opportunity to lead impactful data initiatives but also benefit from generous annual leave, flexible working options, and a strong commitment to employee development. Join us in our mission to enhance data governance and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and communities.
