# Data Governance Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/data-governance-lead/46f5cb5d-b215-4844-ba6f-afbda2a2a3b8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/data-governance-lead/46f5cb5d-b215-4844-ba6f-afbda2a2a3b8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** North Shields - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-15T13:00:50.954Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Seaton_Delaval_Whitley_Bay/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Data_Services/Data_Services-v8015428 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8015428?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to provide Trust-wide leadership for data governance, data quality, metadata management and information standards. This senior specialist role will design, implement and continuously improve the Trust’s Data Governance strategy & capability, ensuring data is trusted, secure, well-managed and fit for purpose. Working closely with clinical, operational, digital, analytics and information governance teams, you will embed effective governance into data platforms, reporting, AI solutions and operational processes. You will play a key role in enabling safe, compliant and effective use of data to support patient care, service improvement and strategic decision-making. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. ### Main duties of the job Provides Trust-wide leadership for data governance across clinical, operational, and corporate domains. Accountable for the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, quality, standards, lineage, and metadata. Influences how data is collected, processed, analysed, and shared across the Trust and partner organisations. Leads on governance for enterprise data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric). No direct budgetary responsibility but significant influence over investment decisions, priorities, and controls relating to data and analytics. Line management or professional leadership responsibility for data governance specialists or analysts, where applicable. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Data Governance Lead will provide Trust-wide leadership for data governance, data quality, metadata management and information standards. The postholder will design, implement and continuously improve the Trust’s Data Governance Framework, ensuring data is trusted, secure, well-governed and fit for purpose. Working closely with clinical, operational, digital, analytics and information governance teams, the role will embed governance into data platforms, reporting, AI solutions, operational processes and decision-making. The postholder will act as the Trust’s senior specialist for data governance, providing expert advice on data ownership, stewardship, quality, definitions, lineage, metadata, standards and appropriate data use. Main responsibilities include leading the development of data governance policies, standards and procedures; improving data quality and assurance processes; supporting the creation and maintenance of data catalogues and metadata; defining clear data ownership and stewardship arrangements; and advising on governance controls for modern data platforms and analytics services. The role will also involve influencing senior stakeholders, chairing governance forums, supporting audit and assurance activity, and promoting a culture of shared accountability for high-quality data. The postholder will provide compassionate and inclusive leadership, enabling colleagues across the Trust to use data safely, effectively and confidently. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Business Information Systems) or equivalent experience working in a digital, data, or analytical role. **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification or specialist training in data governance, informatics, or digital leadership. ## Documents - [trust compact (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3037) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2867) - [northumbria privacy policy (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1899) - [adm8533 data governance lead jd&ps (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10453568) - [nhs england fit & proper person privacy policy (pdf, 232.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2765) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.