We are a leading housing association, striving to provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. We’re on the lookout for a Data Governance Manager to join our team and play a key role in implementing, communicating and shaping the future of data governance across SNG.
This is a hybrid role working 2 days per week in the office. Based from either Basingstoke or Wembley
The Role:
Our methodologies have already been established, as Data Governance Manager, you will lead and transform our data governance activities, driving a step change in data quality management. You will:
*Implement and communicate our data governance framework to ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of customer, asset, and business data.
*Develop and implement policies and processes that ensure high-quality, reliable data for reporting and decision-making.
*Lead and mentor the Data Quality team (3 direct reports), fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement.
*Collaborate across teams to drive compliance with data governance standards, ensuring alignment with GDPR and other regulations.
*Champion data excellence by educating and influencing teams to prioritise data quality and governance.
*Work closely with senior leadership to provide updates on data governance progress and improvements, presenting insights in a clear and impactful way.
What We’re Looking For:
*A strategic and analytical thinker with proven experience in data management, governance, and quality principles.
*Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating a team to deliver results.
*Exceptional communication and influencing abilities to engage stakeholders at all levels.
*A solution-focused mindset with a drive to implement actionable improvements quickly.
*Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
*Experience with tools such as Purview, Power BI, and Azure Datalake desirable
What we can offer you
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people’s lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
*£450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice.
*Flexible working arrangements.
*25 days of holiday + bank holidays, with an additional day every year up to 30 days.
*Option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.
*A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%.
*Life cover provided from your start date.
*Participation in our recognition scheme, with retail vouchers as rewards.
*Wellbeing discounts, including gym memberships.
*A wide selection of additional benefits available.
About Sovereign Network Group (SNG)
SNG is the 6th largest housing association in the UK following the merger between Sovereign and Network Homes in October 2023 - and is an organisation that takes the best of both and makes it even better. With over 84,000 homes we deliver services to in excess of 210,000 customers across the South east and South west.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself here at SNG. We want to build diverse teams and encourage greater innovation and creativity, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply now to be considered