About the opportunity
We’re looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our Data team within the Technology directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping Alzheimer’s Society become a truly data-informed organisation, ensuring that data is trusted, well-managed, and used responsibly to maximise our impact for people affected by dementia.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, technical specialists, and so much more. Together, we’re united by a shared mission: to end the devastation caused by dementia.
Data sits at the heart of everything we do. From understanding the needs of the people we support, to evaluating the impact of our services and research, high-quality data enables better decisions and better outcomes. As Data Governance Manager, you’ll help shape and embed the governance practices, frameworks, and culture that allow data to be used confidently, ethically, and effectively across the Society.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll support data quality improvement, governance initiatives, compliance activities, and the development of data ownership and accountability. You’ll also play a key role in the Data Lighthouse Initiative, bringing together data champions from across the Society to drive practical improvements and strengthen our data culture.
We’re looking for someone who lives our values: determined to make a difference, a trusted expert, committed to working better together, and showing genuine compassion.
About you:
You’re passionate about data governance and understand the important role that high-quality, well-managed data plays in organisational success. You enjoy bringing people together, influencing positive change, and helping colleagues understand their role in maintaining trusted data.
You’re equally comfortable discussing governance frameworks and data quality processes as you are engaging non-technical stakeholders and translating complex concepts into practical guidance. You have a collaborative approach, strong attention to detail, and a genuine interest in helping organisations improve the way they manage and use data.
You’re proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement. Most importantly, you’re motivated by the opportunity to use your expertise to support a cause that truly matters.
You'll have:
- Experience supporting or implementing data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and best practices
- Strong understanding of data quality management, including identifying root causes and implementing sustainable improvements
- Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and broader data governance and compliance requirements
- Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across a range of business functions and levels
- The ability to communicate complex data governance concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
- Experience developing and delivering training, guidance, or awareness initiatives
- Understanding of metadata management, data catalogues, data dictionaries, and data ownership principles
- Experience supporting data-related governance forums, working groups, or communities of practice
- An interest in emerging topics such as data ethics, AI governance, and responsible data use
What you’ll focus on:
- Supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Society’s data governance framework
- Maintaining and promoting data governance policies, standards, and guidance across the organisation
- Supporting data governance boards, working groups, and governance activities
- Driving improvements in data quality through monitoring, root cause analysis, and targeted interventions
- Maintaining data catalogues, data dictionaries, and metadata management processes to improve data discoverability and trust
- Playing a key role in the Data Lighthouse Initiative, supporting a network of data champions across the Society
- Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing to build a strong culture of data ownership and accountability
- Supporting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant regulations
- Contributing to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data sharing arrangements, and governance reviews
- Supporting the development of ethical approaches to data use, including AI and advanced analytics governance
- Delivering training, guidance, and communications to improve data literacy and governance awareness
- Working with stakeholders across the organisation to embed good data practices into day-to-day activities
Are you ready to help build a culture where trusted, high-quality data empowers better decisions and drives meaningful impact for people affected by dementia?
Important Dates
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 22/06/2026
1st stage interviews will take place across W/C 29th June 2026
2nd stage interviews will take place across W/C 6th July 2026
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
