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Data Quality Improvement Manager
Worcester | Hybrid (3 days per week) | £68,000–£72,000 + excellent benefits
We are supporting a well-established organisation in Worcester as they continue to strengthen their enterprise data capability through the appointment of a Data Quality Improvement Manager.
This pivotal role is part of the wider Data Management & Governance function, reporting directly to the Head of Data Governance. The focus is firmly on enhancing the quality, integrity, and reliability of critical business data across multiple functions.
We are seeking an individual who combines strong data governance and data quality expertise with the ability to translate business process challenges into practical data quality controls, rules, and measurable improvements.
The Opportunity
You will lead data quality improvement initiatives across priority datasets, collaborating closely with business leaders, data owners, stewards, and technical teams to identify issues and implement robust controls.
A key aspect of the role involves acting as the bridge between business process challenges and data logic, converting operational difficulties into clear data quality frameworks, workflows, rules, and KPIs.
This highly visible position will allow you to shape the organisation’s data quality framework and governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance data quality, integrity, and consistency across priority datasets
Translate business pain points and process issues into clear data quality rules, controls, and workflows
Define and implement data quality dimensions, including validity, completeness, consistency, and accuracy
Build and embed data quality frameworks, policies, and remediation processes
Collaborate with stakeholders to map data fields, process flows, and system dependencies across multiple business functions
Develop data quality KPIs, issue tracking mechanisms, and escalation routes
Co-chair monthly governance forums with data owners, stewards, and senior stakeholders
Escalate risks and issues in accordance with governance and risk frameworks
Work closely with compliance, risk, security, and IT teams to ensure robust governance controls
About You
You will be comfortable operating across both business and technical teams, with the confidence to challenge stakeholders and drive measurable improvements.
Your experience will likely include roles such as:
Data Quality Manager
Data Governance Manager
Data Governance Lead
Master Data Manager
Data Quality Lead
Experience Required
Proven experience leading data quality and data governance initiatives within a complex business environment
Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, rules, controls, and remediation processes
Experience translating operational or process challenges into measurable data quality improvements
Ability to work with data structures, tables, field mapping, and source system logic
Good working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, ERP, CRM, or similar platforms
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
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