Data Governance Lead

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Job Title: Data Governance Lead

Location: Covent Garden, London/Milton Keynes

Type: Permanent - Hybrid working, averaging 2-3 days in the office per month

Due to growth, we are hiring for two Data Governance Lead's to join us permanently on a hybrid working basis. With this role, you will be responsible for supporting the effective implementation and operation of the enterprise data governance framework. One of the two roles will have a focus on AI/ML.

In this role you will report to the Head of Data Governance, the role focuses on embedding governance standards, stewardship, and data quality practices across the organisation, working closely with business and technology teams to improve trust, consistency, and regulatory compliance of data assets.

The Data Governance Lead role is delivery-focused, and partners closely with business and technology leaders to embed governance principles into the enterprise, driving data quality and enabling the organisation’s data governance strategy through strong execution, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and embed the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring governance standards, policies, and processes are adopted consistently across the organisation.
• Lead and support the data stewardship operating model, partnering with Data Owners and Stewards to establish clear accountability and governance practices.
• Drive the definition, maintenance, and adoption of business data definitions, taxonomies, standards, and critical data assets across key data domains.
• Manage and continuously improve data quality capabilities, including the definition, monitoring, reporting, and remediation of data quality issues and metrics.
• Oversee metadata management, data cataloguing, lineage, and data classification activities to improve data transparency, discoverability, and trust.
• Facilitate Data Governance Councils, Stewardship Forums, and governance committees, providing reporting, action tracking, and governance insights to senior stakeholders.
• Partner closely with business, technology, architecture, analytics, security, and compliance teams to embed governance controls into data platforms and business processes.
• Promote a culture of data ownership, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, supporting initiatives that enhance data literacy, governance maturity, and enterprise-wide trust in data.

AI/ML Role:

AI, Data Layer & Metadata Management

• Define and maintain data governance standards for the data layer, including quality, metadata, lineage, access, and usage
• Own and prioritise the data governance backlog for AI / Data Layer, assessing risk, regulatory impact, and enterprise dependencies
• Ensure data models, structures, and pipelines align with governance policies and approved business definitions
• Monitor and improve data quality, completeness, and consistency across domains and use cases
• Partner with domain owners, data engineering, and product teams to embed governance into delivery processes
• Provide assurance on compliance with data protection, security, and audit requirements

To be successful in the role, you will have

• Proven experience within a Data Governance, Data Management or related Data roles.
• Practical experience with data stewardship, metadata management, and data quality disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of data policy frameworks.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or equivalent data management frameworks would be nice to have.
• AI/ML experience is required for one of the roles.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development.

Salary Range: £58,500 - £78,000

The advertised salary range reflects the level, scope and responsibilities of the role. Starting salary within that range will be determined based on experience, skills, market considerations and alignment with internal equity principles.

We offer flexible working, as well as 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

*Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

Together, we are building an organisation that is ready to meet the challenges ahead. Grow your career as you help us shape what comes next.

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

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BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.