Data Governance Manager

At AJ Bell, data is a strategic asset that underpins customer outcomes, regulatory compliance, operational resilience and business decision-making. As we continue to strengthen our data capabilities, we're looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for data governance, data quality and data privacy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about improving how organisations manage, protect and use data. You'll play a key role in delivering AJ Bell's Data Strategy, working with stakeholders across the business to embed robust governance practices, improve data quality and ensure compliance with data protection requirements. What you'll be doing As Data Governance Manager, you'll lead the operational delivery of AJ Bell's data governance framework and oversee a team comprising Data Analysts, BI Developers, Data Business Analysts and Privacy Analysts. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and developing a high-performing Data Governance team, providing clear direction, coaching and support. Driving the implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks, standards and controls. Embedding effective data ownership and stewardship across business domains. Overseeing data quality monitoring, reporting, issue management and remediation activities. Managing governance processes relating to metadata, business glossary, data lineage and critical data elements. Identifying, assessing and reporting on data risks, governance gaps and improvement opportunities. Leading operational data privacy activities, including: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) Data retention schedules Data protection controls and compliance activities Building strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders to promote data ownership, accountability and governance by design. Providing meaningful management information and insights to