Data Governance Manager

The People Data Governance Manager is a key role within the HR function responsible for ensuring that people data is accurate, secure, and managed in line with regulatory requirements and Firm policies. Sitting within the Workforce Analytics team, this role shapes and maintains the HR data governance framework that underpins strategic workforce insights, operational excellence, and employee trust.

We are looking for a candidate with direct experience working within HR or in close partnership with HR functions
, who understands the employee lifecycle, HR processes, and the importance of high-quality people data in decision-making. This role regularly partners with HR leaders, IT, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders, acting as the central point of expertise for people data governance across the Firm.

The role reports to the Senior Workforce Analytics Manager
.

• Data Governance & Strategy
  Develop and maintain HR data governance policies, standards, and processes that ensure consistent, compliant management of people data across the Firm.
• Data Quality Oversight
  Monitor, audit, and improve the accuracy and completeness of people data, implementing controls to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Compliance & Risk
  Ensure HR data practices comply with GDPR, employment regulations, and internal Firm policies. Support or lead audits, privacy reviews, and risk assessments.
• Data Security & Access Management
  Oversee access to sensitive HR data and work with IT and Info Sec teams to maintain strong security controls and monitoring practices.
• Cross-Functional Engagement
  Act as a key liaison between HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business leaders, ensuring alignment on people data requirements, risks, and governance frameworks.
• Training & Data Stewardship
  Build data literacy and stewardship across HR by developing and delivering training for HR colleagues, data owners, and business users.
• Analytics Enablement
  Support the ethical, compliant use of people data for reporting, analytics, and strategic insights.
• Issue Management
  Investigate and resolve HR data issues or incidents, ensuring proper documentation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.