Data Governance Lead

Area: Telford Job type: Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Extensive Employee Benefit Package Hours: Monday-Friday Reference: DE26770 Date added: Tuesday, 25th Nov 2025

Our extremely well-established client in Telford has asked us to recruit a new Data Governance Lead. This is a newly created position, designed to bring their data protocols up to date and ensure compliance and governance across the organisation. As Data Management Lead, you will take ownership of reviewing all internal and external data held by the business, assessing its purpose, compliance requirements, and future use.

You will treat each data category as an individual project, setting rules, parameters, and strategies for storage, retention, or destruction. By streamlining and organising our data, you will make it more effective to manage, safeguard, and utilise in the future.

Responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

• Lead and enforce data governance standards by ensuring all information across the business is accurate, secure, and compliant with GDPR and other relevant regulations. Act as the guardian of data quality and integrity.
• Conduct a thorough review and analysis of all data types held internally and externally, assessing their purpose, compliance requirements, and business value. Develop tailored strategies for each category of data, including retention, destruction, and future use.
• Oversee data and email storage systems by managing capacity planning, backups, and ongoing maintenance. Ensure data is stored efficiently, securely, and in a way that supports long-term organisational needs.
• Shape and deliver the organisation's data strategy by working closely with leadership to align data management practices with business objectives. Provide input into future initiatives that enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Identify and resolve data issues proactively, including troubleshooting errors, fixing inconsistencies, and implementing preventative measures to reduce risks and improve reliability.
• Ensure compliance with client contractual obligations by monitoring data handling processes and maintaining accurate records that meet external requirements.
• Implement and manage data loss prevention techniques to safeguard sensitive information, reduce exposure to risks, and strengthen overall data security.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on best practices for data and email storage. Act as a subject matter expert, raising awareness of compliance requirements and promoting a culture of accountability.
• Develop, update, and maintain policies and procedures to support industry certifications such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials+. Ensure documentation is clear, accessible, and regularly reviewed.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to understand their data needs, streamline processes, and introduce improvements that enhance efficiency and support operational goals.

What We Need From You

• Proven expertise in data management, governance, and database systems
• Strong team management and leadership skills
• Competent with a variety of all IT Systems as you would expect in data management
• Knowledge of data analysis, data modelling, and data security best practicesUnderstanding of GDPR and other relevant regulations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel to other sites in the group when needed (mainly based in Telford)
• Flexibility to work varied hours and undertake overnight stays when required