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Data Governance Manager
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Data Governance Manager - Bristol (hybrid) - £65k-£75k
We're looking for a Data Governance Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping how a large, regulated organisation manages and protects its data.
You'll be responsible for embedding data governance across the business, ensuring data is accurate, secure, and used ethically. This is an exciting opportunity to influence data culture, drive adoption of tools like Azure Purview and Unity Catalog, and make a measurable impact on compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
As the successful Data Governance Manager, you'll be:
Building and championing a clear data governance framework that improves the way information is owned, managed and trusted across the organisation.
Working closely with stakeholders to agree policies and standards that balance compliance with practical day-to-day needs.
Providing advice and guidance to data owners, ensuring strong stewardship and accountability throughout the business.
Creating tools and approaches (catalogues, glossaries, lineage maps) that make it easier for teams to understand and work with their data.
Monitoring compliance, highlight risks, and support audit processes with robust evidence and reporting.
Playing a key role in enabling the company's wider data and digital strategy.
What we're looking for
Experience in data governance, information management or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of data protection, compliance and regulatory requirements. Such as GDPR, FCA/PRA, or other regulatory frameworks.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Professional certifications (e.g. DAMA CDMP, DCAM) are desirable.
Hands-on knowledge of metadata/cataloguing tools (e.g. Azure Purview. Databricks).
Benefits for the Data Governance Manager
Hybrid working
25 days holiday + bank holidays increasing with service
Discretionary annual bonus
Enhanced pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Private health insurance
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work
Discount scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Life assurance - 4x salary
Professional development
And much more!If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
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