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

This is a great opportunity to join our team - Employer of the Year Housing Heroes awards 2025 

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.

Apply today and help us build a strong foundation for data-driven success.

With hybrid working, flexible base locations and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!    

Please review the full role profile  Head of Data Governance and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities OD level 1 and 2 before applying. 

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Closing Date:  Monday 31st August 2026 at midnight.   

Act now – apply today!  This vacancy may close early without notice.  

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in London or Norwich. Candidates will be expected to work from the office as required with occasional travel.

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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.  

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