DESCRIPTION

We are recruiting for a Data Governance Manager to establish and enforce robust data governance practices across the Somerset Bridge Group, ensuring data assets are accurate, secure, and used ethically and efficiently. This role plays a critical part in shaping the organisation’s data culture by embedding policies, standards, and controls that align with regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, PRA, Data Protection Act 2018) and support the group’s strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will lead the development of a formal data governance framework, including data ownership models, stewardship engagement, and quality management processes. They will work closely with data architects, engineers, analysts, compliance, and business functions to ensure data is governed, understood, and fit for purpose across its lifecycle.
Additionally, the role supports compliance and audit readiness by maintaining clear metadata, lineage, and retention policies using tools such as Azure Purview and Unity Catalog. This position is vital to enabling trusted analytics, AI development, and operational efficiency.

ABOUT SOMERSET BRIDGE GROUP

Somerset Bridge Group is dedicated to delivering fair products and innovative services in the insurance industry. Our group focuses on underwriting, broking, and claims handling to provide sustainable and innovative insurance solutions. Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited, operating under GoSkippy and Vavista, offers insurance coverage to over 700,000 customers. Somerset Bridge Limited handles underwriting and claims, processing almost 50,000 claims annually. Somerset Bridge Shared Services Limited provides essential support functions to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. With a strong commitment to values, culture, and customer service excellence, Somerset Bridge Group is recognised for its industry awards and growth. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that fosters creative thinking and personal development.
We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That’s why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special.

• Develop and implement a data governance framework, including policies, roles, responsibilities, and processes to ensure high data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and manage a Data Stewardship model, providing training, guidance, and accountability across business units.
• Define and monitor data quality KPIs, initiating remediation plans with relevant owners where data integrity risks are identified.
• Manage and maintain metadata standards and business glossaries, enabling consistent definitions and enterprise-wide understanding of data assets.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection laws (e.g. UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, FCA/PRA regulations), including oversight of data retention, classification, and access policies.
• Drive the adoption and use of Azure Purview and Unity Catalog for data cataloguing, lineage, and governance workflows.
• Support regulatory audits and internal reviews by ensuring evidence of policy adherence, data control frameworks, and data access traceability.
• Act as the primary contact for data governance queries and escalations across the organisation.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, compliance, and business functions to embed governance into technology and change programmes (e.g. EDW, AI/ML).
• Support the data strategy by promoting a culture of data accountability, literacy, and stewardship.