Data Governance Manager

Are you passionate about building trust in data and shaping how it's governed across a global organisation? I'm looking for a Data Quality & Governance Manager to join the newly formed Data Team of a global business that's building a cutting-edge, AI-ready data platform from the ground up.

This is a brand-new role with real influence - perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments and wants to make a lasting impact on how data is managed, secured, and used across the business.

Based in their modern Leeds office, you'll spend 4 days a week on-site, working closely with the rest of the Data Team and wider business stakeholders.

🌐 About the Platform:

The company is investing in a modern data stack that includes:

* Snowflake for cloud data warehousing
* Microsoft Azure for infrastructure and orchestration
* Purview (and similar tools) for data governance and cataloguing

🧩 What You'll Do:

* Lead the development and implementation of data quality, governance, and master data management (MDM) frameworks
* Define and enforce standards for data classification, lineage, and metadata management
* Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure robust data pipelines and warehouse architecture
* Evaluate and implement data governance tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview) and integrate them into the broader data ecosystem
* Act as a key stakeholder in shaping how data is trusted, accessed, and used across the organisation

✅ What We're Looking For:

* Proven experience in enterprise data governance, data quality, or data managementroles
* Knowledge of Snowflake, Azure, and modern data platforms
* Strong understanding of data profiling, data migration, and pipeline integration
* Familiarity with data classification models, lineage tracking, and metadata frameworks
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Nice to have:

* Experience implementing governance tools like Microsoft Purview
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001)
* Background in data architecture or engineering

🎁 What's in It for You:

* Salary from £50,000 to £70,000depending on experience
* Discretionary bonus
* 4% employer pension contribution
* 25 days holiday(plus bank holidays), increasing with service
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Electric/hybrid car scheme

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

Tenth Revolution Group / Nigel Frank is the UK's leading recruiter for Data and AI roles. We proudly sponsor SQLBits and the London Power BI User Group. For a confidential discussion about this role or your job search, contact v.simpson@tenthrevolution.com.