Our Vacancy
Data Governance Manager – Drive Trusted Data Across Peabody
Are you passionate about improving how organisations manage and trust their data? As a Data Governance Manager at Peabody, you’ll play a key role in embedding our Data Management Framework across the organisation, ensuring data is well governed, high quality and trusted for decision‑making.
Reporting to the Head of Data Architecture & Governance, you’ll work across teams to strengthen data ownership, stewardship, quality and governance controls. This is a highly visible role where your expertise will directly support delivery of Peabody’s Data Strategy and improve confidence in the data used across the business.
What you’ll do
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Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Data Management Framework across priority business areas
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Drive clear data ownership and stewardship, supporting Data Owners and Stewards to fulfil their responsibilities
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Develop and maintain governance artefacts including data catalogues, glossaries, dictionaries and ownership records
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Strengthen data quality governance, including scorecards, issue management and root cause analysis
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Improve governance and assurance across critical resident, asset and regulatory datasets
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Embed governance controls such as data classification, definitions and documentation across the organisation
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Work closely with architecture, engineering and reporting teams to embed governance across the data lifecycle
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Support delivery of Data Strategy priorities, improving data foundations and enabling trusted insight
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Lead governance forums, preparing updates, tracking actions and escalating risks where needed
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Line manage and develop the Data Governance Analyst, supporting performance and capability growth
What you’ll need
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Strong experience in data governance, data management or data quality in a complex organisation
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Proven ability to embed governance frameworks into operational business practice
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Experience leading or coordinating governance delivery across teams
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Experience managing, coaching or mentoring colleagues
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Strong understanding of governance concepts including ownership, stewardship, metadata and data quality
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Experience managing governance artefacts such as catalogues, glossaries and issue logs
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Good technical understanding of data platforms, reporting environments and integrations
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Experience with governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, Atlan or similar
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Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
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Relevant degree or professional certifications (e.g. CDMP, DAMA, CISA) desirable
Who you are
You will be:
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Pragmatic and able to translate governance into real business value
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Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels
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Detail‑focused with a strong commitment to data quality and standards
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Collaborative and able to work across technical and business teams
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Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
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Passionate about improving data maturity and building a strong data culture
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We’re investing in data as a strategic asset and building strong governance foundations to support better outcomes for our residents and communities.
What We Offer
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30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
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Two paid volunteering days each year
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Flexible benefits scheme and employee discount portal
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Life assurance at 4x your salary
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Up to 10% pension contribution
Please read before applying
This is a strategic and operational role requiring strong collaboration across business and technical teams. You’ll be expected to lead governance activities, influence stakeholders and embed consistent data practices across the organisation.
The recruitment process will include:
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First stage interview (Teams): Monday 6th July
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Second stage interview (in person): Wednesday 15th July at Westminster Bridge Road
If this sounds like the right role for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist, at [email protected]
We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive enough applications.
