Job Description

Data Governance Manager
Birmingham (hybrid)
Fixed-term contract
£60,000-70,000

Amtis is proud to be recruiting for a Data Governance Manager to join a growing digital transformation team, where you’ll play a key role in shaping and embedding data governance practices across the organisation.

This is a hands-on opportunity with real ownership, working closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, define standards, and drive trust in data.

The role:

You’ll take responsibility for delivering data governance and quality initiatives across multiple data sources, ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation and evolution of data governance frameworks and standards
• Working with stakeholders to define data ownership, definitions, and quality KPIs
• Analysing data lineage and identifying root causes of data issues
• Leading remediation activity to improve data quality and integrity
• Conducting data profiling to assess and assure data quality
• Defining and enforcing policies around data usage, storage, and access
• Acting as a subject matter expert, promoting best practice across the business
• Contributing to governance forums and supporting wider data strategy initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in data governance, data quality, or broader data management roles
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and principles
• Ability to engage with technical teams and validate engineering outputs
• Strong SQL skills, along with advanced Excel and Power BI
• Experience working with large and complex datasets
• Python or other query languages (desirable)
• Experience working in agile environments (preferred)

Background:

• 3–5 years’ experience in data governance or data management
• Experience implementing data practices within data-rich environments
• Proven ability to define and measure data quality KPIs
• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to hear more, please apply for the opportunity with an updated CV and contact information.