Data Governance Manager

Job details
Posting date:	30 January 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 March 2026
Location:	Bedford, MK42 9AP
Company:	Reed Talent Solutions
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	MaPS01093-356867

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Summary

Data Governance Manager

c.£62,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Are you passionate about turning data into a trusted, strategic asset? Join us as a Data Governance Manager and play a key role in shaping how our organisation manages, protects, and maximises the value of its data. In this role, you’ll help design and implement robust governance frameworks, improve data quality, and empower colleagues through better data fluency. You’ll collaborate across the business, solve meaningful data challenges, and ensure our governance practices support our biggest strategic priorities.

If you’re proactive, technically strong, great with stakeholders, and motivated by delivering real, tangible value, this is your opportunity to drive data excellence and influence data culture at scale.

Role Overview

The Data Governance Manager will report directly to Lead Data Governance Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

Framework Implementation: Support the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
Data Quality and Trustworthiness: Identify opportunities to improve the quality and trustworthiness of data.
Data Quality Reporting: Establish and maintain mechanisms to monitor and report on data quality metrics.
Data Asset Management: Maintain and optimise the data catalogue, ensuring essential data sets are identified and metadata is accurate.
Data Management Processes:: Implement wider data management competencies into processes such as data quality, metadata management, and master data management.
Learning and Development: Support data fluency initiatives and development for colleagues working with data.
Solving Data Challenges: Support key stakeholders in addressing data management challenges.
Strategic Focus: Ensure data governance activities align with key strategic initiatives.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams to ensure cohesive data governance practices.
Legal Governance and Privacy: Embed legal governance and privacy considerations in all data governance activities.

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience.

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

Data Governance Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of data governance theory, methodologies, and practical considerations.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of data management, including data quality, metadata management, and data modelling.
Proactivity and Problem-solving: Proactive, self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills.
Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills and experience in managing stakeholders and presenting to senior management.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to data governance strategies that align with business goals.
Learning and Development: Experience in developing learning materials related to data governance.
Pragmatism and Delivering Value: Ability to take a pragmatic approach to data governance, focusing on delivering tangible value.

About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
Cycle to work Scheme
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance scheme
Give as you earn scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
Enhanced family and sick pay
Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
Recognition Scheme
Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Important Information About Applying

To make sure your application reaches us safely, please submit it only through our official MaPS application links.

Applications sent via third‑party or unauthorised websites, or emailed directly, unfortunately can’t be considered.

Please also note that MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: resourcing@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Our Recruitment Process

Stage 1: Application

Opens: 30 January 2026

Closes: 15 February 2026

To apply, please submit your application via our approved job boards using the validated application form provided.

You will be asked to upload your curriculum vitae, clearly outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

Stage 2: Telephone Interview

Conducted between: 02 February 2026 – 16 February 2026

If shortlisted following the application review, you will be invited to a 30‑minute telephone interview with a Reed consultant.

This call will provide you with more information about the role and allow us to explore your relevant experience in more detail.

Stage 3: Final Interview

Scheduled for: 26 February 2026 – 27 February 2026

(Dates subject to change)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Microsoft Teams.

Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three.

The session will include a range of competency‑based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role.

We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

Job Reference: MaPS001093

Close Date: 15/02/2026