Data Governance and Controls Manager

Trading since 1989 Chartered Surveyors is the UKs number one residential surveyor and the largest provider of property risk expertise and residential surveying services. To put it into numbers we complete more than one property inspection every 12 seconds and employ over 600 surveyors from Lands End to John OGroats and Northern Ireland. This gives us the flexibility to offer nationwide coverage combined with invaluable local knowledge.

Were part of the LSL Property Services Group PLC which includes household names Your Move and Reeds Rains as well as the mortgage network PRIMIS. We work with lenders intermediaries social housing entities and estate agents in addition to private customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Data Governance and Controls Manager.

Role Purposes

This role is a key managerial position within Data Management function responsible for implementing and enhancing the organizations Data Governance Framework. The Data Governance Manager will oversee the management and control of data throughout its lifecycle ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. The individual will play a crucial role in supporting compliance efforts mitigating data-related risks and maximizing the value of data assets. Collaboration with senior stakeholders technology partners and project teams is essential to prioritize data integration in all strategic initiatives. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement engaging in projects and systems development to embed governance controls and ensure best practices in data management. Additionally the role will focus on improving data quality through enhanced visibility and monitoring providing technical and process support to data owners and stewards to address data issues effectively. Ultimately this position is vital for ensuring that data is accurate complete and trusted enabling informed and compliant decision-making.

Role Duties

Develop and Maintain Governance Frameworks:

Establish and refine data governance policies standards and frameworks to align with best practice models such as DAMA-DMBOK BCBS239 and PRA SS1/23 as well as relevant regulatory guidelines.

Drive Ownership and Stewardship:

Foster a culture of data ownership and stewardship across user communities. Clearly define roles responsibilities and escalation paths for each data domain to promote accountability and responsible data management.

Implement Data Controls and Monitoring:

Establish comprehensive data controls and quality rules throughout the data lifecycle to ensure data accuracy completeness and timeliness. Utilize mechanisms such as data lineage tracking Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and quality scorecards to monitor performance and highlight key risk indicators.

Regulatory and Audit Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for regulatory reviews and audits related to data governance and management. Ensure compliance evidence controls and remediation actions are transparent and well-documented and coordinate responses to audit findings.

Data Culture Training and Awareness:

Develop targeted training programs to enhance data literacy and support a strong data culture. Ensure all employees understand their roles in maintaining data quality and integrating governance principles into daily operations.

Collaboration with Risk and Governance Functions:

Cultivate relationships with risk compliance and corporate governance teams to align controls and reporting facilitating the identification and mitigation of data-related risks.

Oversight and Continuous Improvement:

Collaborate with audit functions to provide oversight of data governance. Use insights from reviews and operational feedback to drive improvements in data control maturity and compliance.

Knowledge and Experience

5 years of experience in and understanding of concepts and frameworks pertaining to Data Management- Data Governance Data Policy Data Lineage Data Models Data Quality Data Risk and Control Frameworks Data Literacy Reference Data Management Metadata Management

Strong leadership experience within data management and governance.

Technical and Analytical Literacy

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If you feel you match our requirements and are looking for your next career challenge or for a confidential discussion on the full details of this role please contact Alka Tarafdar on or alternatively apply with your CV for a quick response.

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is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all abilities and backgrounds and we do not discriminate based on disability or individual needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.