Data Governance Manager
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £61,640 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | ForHousing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Data and Analytics team, you’ll define, embed, and evolve our approach to data governance, ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and treated responsibly. You’ll work with various stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of effective data governance using storytelling and relating to business needs.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
• Leading, developing, implementing, and maintaining our Data Governance framework.
• Leading initiatives to improve data quality, including establishing and maintaining reporting mechanisms.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and psychological safety, empowering colleagues to have appropriate autonomy to deliver data outcomes.
• Advising business units and helping them understand and resolve data issues.
• Ensuring we meet data-related regulatory requirements.
• Leading the creation of documentation and data cataloguing to capture technical data definitions and terminology.
• Carrying out line management responsibilities including coaching, 1 to 1s, performance management, and development plans.
What we’re looking for:
• Experience in a senior data governance or data management role.
• Excellent understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality principles, and data lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence and reporting tools.
• Line management experience would be beneficial.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
As part of our Data and Analytics team, you’ll define, embed, and evolve our approach to data governance, ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and treated responsibly. You’ll work with various stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of effective data governance using storytelling and relating to business needs.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• Hybrid working – some of your time can be spent working at home, or you’re free to spend more time in the office if you prefer.
• Agile working – we are outcome driven, so we empower you to do your best work, in the way that works best for you.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
• Leading, developing, implementing, and maintaining our Data Governance framework.
• Leading initiatives to improve data quality, including establishing and maintaining reporting mechanisms.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and psychological safety, empowering colleagues to have appropriate autonomy to deliver data outcomes.
• Advising business units and helping them understand and resolve data issues.
• Ensuring we meet data-related regulatory requirements.
• Leading the creation of documentation and data cataloguing to capture technical data definitions and terminology.
• Carrying out line management responsibilities including coaching, 1 to 1s, performance management, and development plans.
What we’re looking for:
• Experience in a senior data governance or data management role.
• Excellent understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality principles, and data lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence and reporting tools.
• Line management experience would be beneficial.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
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