Data Governance Manager

Are you passionate about data, governance, and driving compliance in a dynamic environment? Join our growing team as a Data Governance Manager! 

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced Data Governance Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of data governance, data quality, and compliance activities across the Group.  

In this pivotal role you will be responsible for ensuring that data assets are well-defined, high-quality, compliant with regulatory obligations, and appropriately stewarded by business owners.
  

You'll also oversee the operational management of data rights fulfilment (including Subject Access Requests), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), data rights, privacy impact assessments and related audits.  

Why This Role?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark by shaping the Group's data governance framework and associated policies, procedures, and standards, you'll play a key role in championing a data-driven culture across the organisation, promoting the value of high-quality, well-managed data. 

What you'll Bring: 

• Significant experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks in a complex organisation  
• Track record of improving data quality, including measurement, monitoring, and cleansing initiatives 
• Deep understanding of data governance principles, best practices, and frameworks 
• Experience in managing or coaching cross-functional teams 
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., housing, public sector, financial services) would be beneficial 
• High personal integrity and commitment to upholding data protection and compliance 

This is a home-based role. However, you'll need to travel to our Worcester and Birmingham Business Park offices for meetings as required typically around twice a month. 

What we offer: 

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave  
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave 
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts  
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more 
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) 
• Learning and Development opportunities   
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers  

How to Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, please click Appy Now to complete an application and upload your CV. 

For more details about the position, please refer to the attached Job Description or contact: James Marsden at james.marsden@platformhg.com  

We plan to hold face to face interviews from w/c 28^th September and will contact shortlisted candidates to schedule a convenient time. 

We encourage early applications, as we may close the advert ahead of the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.