Data Governance Manager

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Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri

*Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you'll do

The Data Strategy CoE team leads the design and delivery of the overall UK Data Strategy on behalf of Data and Analytics and Vodafone UK - maximising incremental value from data through the design & delivery of 'Valuable', 'Accessible' & 'Trusted' data. Now is a really exciting time to join the team as we begin our data transformation journey to implement this agreed data strategy working across all of Vodafone UK.

This role is responsible for leading and managing data governance within a federated ownership model. You will ensure the data governance framework is used across a number of lines of business (LoB) to maintain data ownership and drive forward data governance initiatives as and when appropriate. You will play a key part in improving data fluency, through training and clear communications, and be the key contact for owners, stewards and custodians on all aspects of data governance. You will assure that LoBs are following data policies and standards as well as monitoring the capture of risks, issues and opportunities. All activity will be driving the UK Data Strategy to ensure Valuable, Trusted and Accessible data that is owned and governed.

Wider responsibilities include:

- Facilitate and manage regular data governance forums for each LOB.
- Foster communication and collaboration between owners, stewards, custodians and data users.
- Support the identification of data issues in the LoBs and ensure that escalations are raised through the Data Governance framework
- Proactively identify and champion data governance initiatives that create opportunities for the organization.
- Act as an expert for data related policies and standards for the LoBs.
- Assure data governance maturity assessments are carried out and worked into future roadmaps
- Develop and deliver training programs to raise awareness and understanding of data governance principles across LOBs.
- Active management to increase the content and quality of content for Business assets in the data catalogue.
- Develop and maintain a data governance roadmap for each LOB, outlining key objectives and initiatives to improve data maturity
- Recommend adjustments to the strategy based on ongoing analysis and stakeholder feedback.

Who You Are
• Data Governance: Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices (understanding a federated model is a bonus)
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication and people skills to build strong relationships with LoB stakeholders.
• Leadership & Facilitation: Ability to lead and facilitate LoB data governance forums effectively.
• Training & Development: Experience in developing stakeholder understanding of data governance and improving maturity.
• Data Governance Assurance: Evidence of ensuring stakeholders are adhering to policies and standards that are related to data.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.