Circa 70000 (dependent on skills & experience)
Permanent / 37 hours per week / Full-time (with flexibility for part-time working)
Huntingdon Lincoln or Peterborough Hybrid
Lead enterprise data governance at Anglian Water
As our most senior data governance leader youll set strategy and drive adoption of data governance and management policies standards and stewardship so data is treated as a strategic asset across processes analytics and regulatory needs. Youll lead a team of Data Governance Leads and oversee internal and external data including open/shared datasets.
Youll mature governance operations (data quality metadata/lineage) embed change through the data community and steward network and represent the organisation in regulatory and external forums. Youll identify opportunities for automation and AI that raise governance effectiveness without adding friction.
What you will be doing
Own the enterprise data governance strategy and frameworks; champion adoption with senior leaders and business units.
Lead and develop the data governance team; ensure consistent practices across domains with quality metadata and lineage in place.
Oversee external/open data acquisition licensing and sharing; ensure compliant ethical usage.
Drive data community engagement stewardship and literacy; align with other digital communities.
Monitor regulations and technology trends; introduce automation to scale assurance and reduce manual effort.
What does it take to be an Enterprise Data Governance Manager
Expert in recognised governance frameworks; confident standard-setter and advocate.
Strong people leadership; grows capability and drives consistent outcomes-focused execution.
Engaging communicator who bridges technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Pragmatic risk-based judgement on regulatory compliance and ethics.
Improvement mindset; measures maturity and iterates continuously.
Degree (or equivalent) with senior experience leading enterprise data governance.
Leadership across external/open data initiatives and policy/standard enforcement.
Demonstrated change leadership via data communities and stewardship networks.
Whats in it for you
Private healthcare and physiotherapy
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave (rising with service)
Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture
Life Assurance (8 salary) and Personal Accident cover
Enhanced family leave policies
Great discounts and perks
Inclusion at Anglian Water
Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. Were proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant and were a Disability Confident employer.
Closing date: 18th January 2026
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Required Experience:
Manager
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