Data Governance Lead

Data Governance Lead

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Xcede

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and implement data governance strategies while ensuring data quality and compliance.
  • Company: Dynamic research company focused on innovative data solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive contract rate, flexible work environment, and impactful project involvement.
  • Other info: Opportunity for hands-on leadership in a collaborative and strategic role.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact in data governance and shape the future of data management.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in data governance and familiarity with Azure-based platforms.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

We're supporting a research company looking for an experienced Data Governance Lead to establish and mature its enterprise data governance capability. This is a high-impact role, initially split 50% hands-on delivery and 50% strategic leadership, with responsibility for defining governance frameworks while also helping implement them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver the enterprise data governance strategy and roadmap
  • Establish governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls
  • Lead data quality, metadata, lineage, and stewardship initiatives
  • Support AI and analytics by ensuring trusted, well-governed data
  • Drive governance across Azure-based data platforms, including Purview and Databricks
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to embed governance into day-to-day operations
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements

Required Experience

  • Strong background leading enterprise data governance programmes
  • Experience with Azure, Microsoft Purview, Databricks, or similar cloud data platforms
  • Expertise in data quality, metadata, lineage, and governance tooling
  • Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on
  • Excellent stakeholder management and transformation experience

Data Governance Lead employer: Xcede

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Xcede

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