Data Governance Lead
Arup · Ardwick, Manchester ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Data engineering
- Salary
- GBP 50,000 – 70,000 / year
Arup is hiring a Data Governance Lead in Manchester to shape how data is governed, trusted, and used across its global organisation. The role works with the Chief Data Officer and senior leaders to turn data governance strategy into enterprise-scale action, embed governance into business outcomes, and support AI-enabled data initiatives.
Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements:- Proven leadership in implementing data governance at enterprise scale
- Strong understanding and pragmatic use of data governance and information architecture frameworks
- Ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and embed governance into business outcomes
- Technical understanding of data governance technologies and complex data environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and business teams
- Shape how data is governed, trusted, and used across our global organisation
- Work closely with the Chief Data Officer and senior leaders to set direction and turn strategy into pragmatic, enterprise-scale action
- Lead change, challenge norms, and embed governance into business outcomes
- Deliver governance that works in practice, creates trust, and delivers value quickly
- Support how our data strategy enables AI, better decisions, and long-term value
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At Arup, our Data Services team sits at the heart of our digital capability, bringing together data platforms, engineering, analytics, AI, and governance to help us make better, faster, and more confident decisions through data. We offer a career where you can belong, grow, and thrive, supported by competitive and equitable pay, learning opportunities, and a strong total reward package that includes global profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and flexible benefits. We are a member-owned organisation, proud of our collaborative culture, ambitious projects, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and socially useful work that helps shape a better world.
last updated 39 week of 2026