Data Governance Manager

What you'll be doing

Are you passionate about building trust in data and driving an organisation's transformation into a data-driven powerhouse? Future is looking for a dedicated and proactive Data Governance Manager to mature our scaling data platform and empower our Data & Business Intelligence team. This is an important role in advocating our foundational data governance framework across Future's B2C, B2B and Go.Compare divisions. For this role you will report directly into the Director of Data & BI

At Future, our Data & Business Intelligence team is the engine of our transformation. With accelerating data complexity and multi-divisional expansion, data governance is our competitive edge. We empower teams with, relevant insights, and your expertise will ensure these insights are built on a bedrock of high-quality, trusted data. Your mission will be to bridge the gap between data and wisdom by ensuring data integrity, compliance, and transparency.

This hands-on leadership role will see you own, operationalise, and mature our existing Data Governance framework. You'll help launch important governance structures, improving data quality, and ensuring compliance alignment. If you're a visionary who excels at bringing structure to complexity, promoting a culture of data ownership, and using data to mitigate risk and unlock value, we want to hear from you!

Important Responsibilities include and are not limited to

• Framework Ownership: Lead, operationalise, and mature the Data Governance framework, guiding Data Ownership roles.
• Policy & Quality Enforcement: Guide application of Data Policies, Standards, and Processes. Monitor data risks, oversee Data Quality controls and Issue Management, and report on important data quality metrics to reduce data issues.
• Process Improvement: Identify automation opportunities and enhance data management capabilities to refine operations and ensure efficient data flows.
• Governance Forum Management: Lead the Data Governance Working Group and launch/operationalise the Data Committee, running forums to strengthen data culture.
• Data Transparency Enhancement: Champion metadata management, data catalogs, and business glossaries, improving of data dictionaries, metadata, and lineage for discoverability and trust.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience in a dedicated Data Governance role, or a similar senior position with data governance responsibilities.
• Expertise in Data Governance frameworks and policies within a growing organisation.
• Data quality management, metadata management, and data lineage concepts and practices.
• Implement process improvements within data management, aiming for increased efficiency and reliability.
• Chair meetings and lead working groups, promoting collaboration and driving outcomes.
• Knowledge of data management frameworks, such as DAMA or DCAM, and data privacy regulations.
• Project management capabilities or implementing Data Management tooling

• Proficiency with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data stack or similar leading data platforms.

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £65,000

This is a Hybrid role from our Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

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Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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