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Data Governance Manager


Company : Elevation Recruitment Group


Location : York, England


Created : 2025-08-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Data Governance ManagerLocation: York, Leeds or Manchester - HybridSalary: up to £62,000 + benefits Elevation Recruitment Group are seeking a Data Governance Manager on behalf of one of our key clients to champion and embed best practice across the organisation, with a sharp focus on data quality. You will inspire teams to treat data as a strategic asset,lead the governance framework, secure buy-in from data owners and stewards and ensure data is accurate, consistent and trusted. Key duties & Responsibilities: Champion governance, influencing stakeholders at all levels Lead the design and rollout of governance frameworks, policies and standards Drive data quality initiatives — improving accuracy, completeness and consistency across all sources Engage and guide data owners/stewards to maintain quality and compliance Implement data lineage, cataloguing and metadata practices for transparency Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations such as GDPR Skills & Experience: Proven experience in data governance or data management with a focus on data quality Skilled in stakeholder engagement and driving cultural change Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, stewardship programmes and metadata management Excellent communication skills, with the ability to link governance and quality improvements t...