Data & Governance Manager

End Date

Saturday 08 November 2025

Salary Range

£65,385 - £72,650

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

Working within the Data Management Team in the Cards Platform the purpose of Data Manager role is to manage the development and implementation of the Groups data policy & lifecycle, aligning to Producer / Consumer and Data Side of Change accountabilities. You'll be collaborating with Cards Platform Data Lead, Business and Technical Platform colleagues including, Product Owners, Engineers, Integrators and CDAO, the Consumer Data Lab and the CL Data Office.

Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Data Governance Manager

SALARY: £65,385 to £79,915pa plus an extensive benefits package

LOCATION: Chester or Manchester

HOURS: 35 hours, full time.

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of your time at either of our Chester or Manchester hubs.

We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we shape finance for good. We're focusing on the future—investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone, including you 

The Data Management Team in Cards is supporting the fast-growing Cards platform delivering the Cards business acquisition, engagement & data requirements. As a Data Manager you'll own and implement the data governance policies and procedures establishing and enforcing data management standards to ensure consistency and compliance, aligned to the Groups and Divisional Data Offices.

Want to hear more?

Working within the Data Management Team in the Cards Platform the purpose of Data Manager role is to manage the development and implementation of the Groups data policy & lifecycle, aligning to Producer / Consumer and Data Side of Change accountabilities. You'll be collaborating with Cards Platform Data Lead, Business and Technical Platform colleagues including, Product Owners, Engineers, Integrators and CDAO, the Consumer Data Lab and the CL Data Office.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Ensuring policy is applied for key data assets.

• Empowering, encouraging, and motivating those around you to take ownership of the initiatives to ensure we achieve optimal data driven outcomes for the business and our customers.

• Being subject matter expert for data management and governance across the business and platform teams supporting data change activities.

• Delivering prescribed outcomes by working as directed within established data management systems and procedures.

• Writing and editing materials for a variety of target populations, tailoring the tone and content to match the needs and expectations of each audience.

• Identifying shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then using established change management programmes to deliver prescribed outcomes and/or provide support services.

• Responding to individual and team objectives and invests in improving personal performance by growing own skills and capabilities, coaching others when required.

• Navigating a wide variety of existing processes, procedures and precedents to interpret data and identify possible answers.

About you

• Career background working as a Data Manager & exposure to Data Governance activities.

• Working knowledge of Collibra for Metadata Management.

• Tasks to ensure platform application metadata complies with policy via annual reviews and updates through change.

• Working knowledge of data governance, data quality, data privacy and data controls, plus how they strategically fit in a large-scale organisation.

• Good working knowledge of data policies and controls.

• Experience presenting & reporting to a range of key stakeholders.

• Experience supporting & managing a small team or developing junior staff.

• If you have any exposure to financial services or credit card products that would be advantageous.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we are inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it is why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are disability confident. So, if you would like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

So, if you are excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. 

We would love to hear from you

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks.  We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. 

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

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