Data Governance Manager (Manchester)

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company?  

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?  

Role Overview: 

As the Data Governance Lead, you'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust data governance framework across Softcat. You will work closely with our business-facing Data Management Lead, Data Visualisation Lead, Head of Business Partnering and IT teams to ensure data is a trusted, reliable, and accessible asset for the entire company. You will own the strategic direction of data governance at Softcat, promoting a data-centric culture and ensuring that data is treated as a strategic asset across the organisation, ensuring the quality, availability, and governance of our data. 

Success. The Softcat Way.  

At Softcat we want to support you at every stage of your career. Whether that means stepping up into a more senior role, taking on more responsibilities in your current role or broadening your skills and experiences in a different department, we encourage all our employees to develop and grow with us.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and Manage the Data Governance Framework
• Collaborate with Data Managers
• Oversee IT Data Governance
• Monitor Data Quality and Visualisation
• Enhance Data Literacy
• Manage Data Access
• Be the product Owner for Softcat's Data Cataloguing Platform
• Own the data Governance Committee

We'd love you to have 

• Proven experience in a data governance or data management role.

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security principles.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, from technical experts to business leaders.

• Experience with business intelligence platforms and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Knowledge of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

• A passion for promoting a data-driven culture and improving data literacy

Experience with these Tools & Technologies would be ideal: 

• MS Purview, CluedIn, Power BI, Tableau
• Data cataloguing and lineage tools
• Data quality monitoring platforms 

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you    

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:   

• Hybrid working –  3 days in the office and  2  d ays working from home   
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day   
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs  

Working with us   

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different per