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Head of Governance & Design

Not For Profit People • Full-time • England, Greater London • £68.57k - £78.54k / year • 3w ago

Head of Governance & Design

We are seeking an experienced senior data professional to lead governance and data design strategy for a major housing organisation driving ambitious transformation plans.

Position: Head of Governance & Design
Salary: Starting from £78,544 per annum (London weighted) or £68,571 per annum (Regional), depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working with offices in Stratford, London or Trafford, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2027
Closing Date: 22nd May 2026
Interview Date: Interviews scheduled for 8 June 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of data governance, data quality and enterprise data design within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape a trusted and consistent data environment that supports confident decision-making across the business.

The role requires someone who can combine technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills, influencing colleagues at all levels and championing the value of high-quality data.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading Data Governance and Data Design teams
Embedding organisation-wide data governance and data quality frameworks
Overseeing enterprise data modelling and data standards
Supporting the delivery of strategic data initiatives
Improving organisational data maturity and governance processes
Managing regulatory and statutory data returns
Chairing governance forums and driving collaboration across departments
Building engagement and confidence in data-led decision making

About You

You will be an experienced data leader with a strong understanding of governance frameworks, data quality and enterprise data modelling.

You should be able to demonstrate:

Experience leading high-performing data or analytics teams
Strong technical expertise in data governance, master data and data modelling
Experience embedding governance and quality frameworks at senior level
The ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders
Experience managing regulatory or statutory reporting requirements
Knowledge of housing, local government or similarly regulated sectors
A passion for improving data culture and organisational maturity
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

About the Organisation

This well-established organisation provides homes and services to diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. With a strong social purpose and ambitious transformation plans, they are investing heavily in data and digital capability to improve services and support better outcomes for residents.

The organisation offers an excellent benefits package including:

Generous pension scheme with up to 6% double contribution
28 days annual leave rising with service plus bank holidays
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Paid volunteering leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible hybrid working arrangements

The organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a fair and accessible recruitment process for all applicants.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Data Governance, Data Governance Manager, Head of Data & Information, Data Quality Lead, Enterprise Data Architect, Head of Data Strategy, Information Governance Lead, Data Management Lead, Director of Data Governance, Head of Analytics Governance.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

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