Data Governance Coordinator

About the role

As a Data Governance Coordinator you will ensure data assets are managed effectively as products, applying governance, quality, metadata and standards across the data estate. You will act as a key link between central data capabilities and Data Stewards, supporting adoption of governance practices, improving transparency and building trust in data throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee a defined set of datasets and data products across the Lakehouse and wider data estate.
• Ensure data products have clear ownership through assigned Data Stewards.
• Track the completeness, maturity and usability of data products.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise data governance standards and escalate non‑compliance.
• Embed governance requirements into delivery and change processes.
• Drive the completeness, quality and discoverability of metadata and catalogue information.
• Monitor data quality outcomes, identify gaps and support prioritisation of issues.
• Promote transparency by capturing data lineage and coordinating across business, engineering and central teams.

Required profile

• Experience supporting or coordinating data governance activities across multiple datasets or products.
• Understanding of data ownership, stewardship, metadata management and data catalogue practices.
• Knowledge of data quality principles and monitoring approaches.
• Ability to review governance compliance and support implementation of standards.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across business and technical teams.
• Ability to coordinate activities, drive adoption of processes and influence positive outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data governance concepts clearly.