Data Governance Lead

2 weeks ago


StainesuponThames, United Kingdom Novuna Full time

Do you have strong working knowledge of data governance? Are you passionate about leading a team that delivers outstanding results? Do you have strong stakeholder management skills?

If your answer is 'yes' to all of these, keep reading.

Want to know a little about us?

At Novuna, we care about building a better tomorrow. With a focus on sustainability, and a passion for phenomenal customer experiences, we provide consumers and businesses with the capital they need to realise their ambitions.

We're proud to be a **Top 50 Inclusive employer**, and we're number 11 in **Glassdoor's Top 50 Employer** list.

What does the role involve?

Reporting to our Head of Group MI, as a Data Governance Lead, you'll establish our data governance framework by defining policies, standards, and best practices. You'll partner with the business to champion the adoption of the new data governance tool to ensure we are leveraging and managing our data in a compliant and effective way; bringing our business a journey to the next level.

**Some of your key duties will include**:

- Monitor, maintain and where possible, improve data quality and consistency for our business units and shared services
- Implement a governance framework focusing on data quality, protection, and value through changes to thinking, tooling and ways of working
- Provide thought leadership based on data governance best practices gathered from internal and external sources
- Leadership of a team of Data Stewards, including coaching and mentoring to ensure people are appropriately skilled to deliver and match business needs

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering data solutions that empower businesses to grow and improve. You'll have a robust background in data and will have strong knowledge of data governance and data management principals.

Also, we're looking for the following:

- Strong stakeholder management skills with the drive to collaborate to deliver solutions
- Good working knowledge of data governance tools
- Exceptional people management skills with a Sincere, Harmonious yet Pioneering leadership style

What can we offer you?

At Novuna we take our people promise seriously. If you join us, you'll have a **chance to make a difference, opportunities to learn, and time to shine**.

In addition to a market-benchmarked salary and excellent bonus scheme, our offer to you includes:

- Company car or cash alternative - with fantastic EV incentives
- Flexible hybrid working
- 25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell 5 days
- Full wellbeing package including BUPA, digital GP service, 24/7 employee assistance, plus wellbeing events throughout the year

What's the next step?

Novuna is a consciously inclusive employer, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.


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