Head of Data Governance

Location:

Hybrid with London or Norwich base location. London: £103,846 to £142,789 plus £5,000 per annum car allowance. National: £91,695 to £126,082 plus £5,000 per annum car allowance.

Hours:

36 hours per week. Contract Type:
Permanent.

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We're looking for an experienced Head of Data Governance to lead the development and implementation of Clarion’s enterprise-wide Data Governance framework. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and mature enterprise data governance capabilities within a complex organisation. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decision‑making, drive meaningful organisational change, and ensure data is leveraged as a trusted and valuable business asset.

If you’re a highly experienced data governance leader with a proven track‑record of delivering enterprise‑wide governance in alignment with data management frameworks, then this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring data is managed as a valuable organisational asset through clear ownership, consistent standards, and effective controls. Reporting into our Director of Data, you'll establish and embed governance, and accountability frameworks that support regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and enable trusted, high‑quality data across the organisation.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring critical data is governed effectively throughout its lifecycle, supporting operational excellence, informed decision‑making, and the successful delivery of business strategy. Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship and accountability structures is vital, along with significant experience leading Data Governance functions at organisational level.

With hybrid working, flexible base locations and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! Candidates will be expected to work from the office as required with occasional travel.

Closing Date:
Monday 31st August 2026 at midnight.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy;
Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

About Clarion Housing Group:
Clarion Housing Group is the country’s largest social landlord with more than 350,000 people nationwide calling a Clarion home their own. Our mission is to provide affordable homes for those who need them most, and our development arm (Latimer) builds thousands of new homes each year across the country. We know that having a safe and secure home enables people to build better lives, and we believe being a good social landlord is about making a difference to our residents and communities.

Our charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, works with charities, social enterprises and other organisations to provide employment support and apprenticeship opportunities to residents, as well as money management advice and help getting online.

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Diversity and Inclusion:
We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.