Data Governance Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom BioTalent Full time

Job Title: Data Governance Manager

Location: London- Hybrid 3 days a week

Job Type: Contract

BioTalent is delighted to be partnered with a medical research charity based in London. We are on the hunt for a Data Governance Manager to join the team on a contract basis.

What You'll Do:

  • Develop & Implement robust data governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure compliance, integrity, and security.
  • Advise Senior Leadership on data governance strategies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO27001).
  • Lead Data Strategy Initiatives to align with business objectives, drive operational efficiency, and improve decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Stakeholders across technology, legal, risk management, data science, and business units.
  • Ensure Data Quality & Compliance by setting up governance KPIs, classification, retention, and master data management processes.
  • Leverage Technology & Tools like Power Automate and Work to cleanse and enhance data.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven expertise in Data Governance & Data Strategy Development, ideally in a complex organisation.
  • Strong knowledge of UK & EU data regulations (including GDPR).
  • Experience with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
  • Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills – ability to influence without authority.
  • A problem-solver & innovator, driving data governance excellence across an organisation.
  • Relevant qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Management (DAMA CDMP, CIPP certification preferred).

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management or a related field.
  • Certifications in data governance or data management (e.g. DAMA Certified Data.
  • Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)).
  • Experience in data governance within the medical research, healthcare, or public sector is an advantage.

If you are keen to find out more about this Data Governance Manager role, please reach out.

BioTalent Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this opportunity



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