Data Governance Manager

What you'll bring to the team

Data plays a vital role in shaping our experiences, and we are looking for a Data Governance Manager to help ensure the quality, integrity, and compliance of our data across the organisation.

In this role, you will implement and maintain our data governance framework, working closely with data owners, IT teams, and compliance functions to embed best practices, drive data quality improvements, and support regulatory compliance. If you have a passion for data governance, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a global business.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the data governance framework, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements
• Develop and refine data policies, standards, and procedures to enhance data quality and compliance
• Define and monitor data quality KPIs and metrics, identifying and resolving inconsistencies
• Lead data remediation initiatives to maintain high data standards across the organisation
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws such as GDPR and identify potential risks in data handling
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure governance tools and systems are effectively implemented
• Support the evaluation and adoption of data governance technologies, such as data catalogues and metadata management tools
• Provide training and guidance to teams across the business, embedding a culture of data governance best practices
• Act as a trusted advisor for governance queries, building strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Track and report on the progress of governance initiatives, continuously identifying opportunities for improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• A deep understanding of data governance principles is required, including data quality, data stewardship, data privacy, and compliance.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK (Data Management Body of Knowledge) or ISO standards.
• Must be familiar with relevant data laws and industry regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
• Practical experience of using data governance platforms and data management technologies.
• Ability to translate why data governance is required to all levels of seniority and assess and manage conflicting business needs with data governance objectives.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at Recruitment@Merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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