Data Governance Manager – Lead Data Strategy

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about improving how organisations manage, protect and use data. You will play a key role in delivering AJ Bell's Data Strategy, working with stakeholders across the business to embed robust governance practices, improve data quality and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Data Governance team, providing direction, coaching and support.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Embed effective data ownership and stewardship across business domains.
• Oversee data quality monitoring, reporting, issue management and remediation activities.
• Manage governance processes for metadata, business glossary, data lineage and critical data elements.
• Identify, assess and report on data risks, governance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Lead operational data privacy activities, including DPIAs, ROPAs, data retention schedules and compliance controls.
• Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders to promote data ownership, accountability and governance by design.
• Provide management information and insights to support regulatory compliance and strategic decision‑making.
• Support the Head of Data Governance in delivering the AJ Bell Data Strategy.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing and developing teams within data governance, data quality, data privacy or analytics.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, controls and best practice.
• Experience implementing data ownership, stewardship and data quality management processes.
• Experience managing data risk, data issues and governance improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a practical approach to delivering business outcomes.
• Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of UK GDPR.

Required skills

• SQL
• Power BI