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HEAD OF DATA GOVERNANCE
UP TO £80,000 + BENEFITS
HYBRID - West Midlands
If you're a senior data governance leader ready to build strategy, drive change, and influence at the highest level - this is your opportunity to take ownership in a business where data is critical to success.
THE COMPANY:
This established yet fast-moving financial services company is doubling down on data. Operating in a dynamic, retail-facing environment, they're scaling their data governance capability and looking for a senior leader to take charge of roadmap, risk, and reporting. You'll join a lean, collaborative data team with executive backing - and the space to make a real impact, quickly.
THE ROLE:
As Head of Data Governance, you'll lead strategy, structure, and execution across the data governance landscape. From high-level roadmap development to hands-on control testing, you'll drive both strategic planning and day-to-day delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define and deliver the data governance roadmap across the business
- Lead and develop a cross-functional data governance team
- Present risk exposure and mitigation strategies to the executive team
- Drive and own gap analysis across the organisation's governance framework
- Support and implement control testing across governance processes
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Head of Data Governance will bring:
- Experience in data governance or enterprise data leadership
- Experience developing and implementing governance strategy and roadmaps
- Proven leadership capability, including team management and development
- Strong communication skills - comfortable engaging at C-suite level
- Experience with control testing and risk-based governance
THE BENEFITS:
You'll receive a salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to lead a core business function.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
