Data Governance Manager

Seasalt is a modern Cornish company with an ambitious vision. As a successful omnichannel retailer spanning over 70 shops, 400 wholesale stockists and online, we're always challenging ourselves to think creatively and innovate. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced data management professional to join us in a key role, leading data governance for the business.

As a Data Governance Manager, you’ll help drive the necessary strategy and actions to deliver high quality, reliable data for downstream usage, working closely with colleagues across the business. Collaboratively, you’ll develop and manage our business wide approach to key data governance topics such as data quality management and data ownership, as well as the creation and maintenance of group wide business glossaries and data dictionaries.

Please note this role is based remotely within the UK, with occasional travel to our Cornwall head offices. 

First stage interviews will be held on Thursday 6th July and second stage on Tuesday 11th July. 

You’ll help us by:

• Establishing data governance standards, frameworks, documentation and tools that enable self-serve reporting and accountable freedom


• Providing guidance on optimal data governance, data management, and data quality best practices for new and existing initiatives


• Providing tools, dashboards and establishing metrics to monitor the quality of our data


• Undertaking periodic data maturity assessments in conjunction with the Head of Data & Analytics


• Cultivating a network of data owners and stewards across Seasalt and supporting them in improving our data quality


• Overseeing and managing deliverables and processes for our business data glossary, ensuring that they are accessible, clear and agreed data definitions in place


• Communicating, publishing and managing assets related to data governance including but not restricted to publishing and evangelising the data assets available with a focus on data definitions, catalogue and glossary


• Chairing and managing a cross-functional Data Council function to facilitate resolution of data quality issues and maintain a register of Seasalt data issues and risks


• Influencing and implementing new processes for proper data change control and communication, being responsible for evangelising our expanding certified data assets


• Working cross functionally within Data & Analytics, Technology, Compliance and other Departments across the business to provide advice and ensure data quality best practice


• Liaising with third parties where relevant to ensure they are meeting their data governance contractual obligations

The skills you’ll be sharing with the team:

With a background in data management and working knowledge of end-to-end data management principles, you’ll have proven experience in implementing and managing data governance processes and policies. This will have been supported by your excellent communication skills with difference audiences, making you able to articulate technical concepts in plain English and influence senior leaders to adapt to modern practises.

You’ll be comfortable delivering results through projects you lead, independently or through a team you manage, with a consultative approach to collaboration and strong leadership skills. Experience authoring and maintaining data dictionaries and glossaries is a given, as is experience with master data quality tools, data warehousing, API and ELT process experience. It would be beneficial for you to have Certified Data Management Professional certification or similar.

Why we hope you’ll love working with us:

The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us. From the moment your Seasalt journey begins, it's our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.

As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:

• Salary of £50K-£55K dependent on experience (Band 4)


• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)


• Flexible benefits allowance


• Long service enhanced holiday allowance


• Generous 50% staff discount on all full priced items


• Employer Contributory Pension


• Retail trust partnership


• Life assurance programme


• Learning and Development opportunities


• Remote medical support partnerships


• Paid volunteering opportunities


• Seasalt Connected – ability to work flexibly between our Head Office and remote

At Seasalt we believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Treating people fairly is part of our values and at the core of our culture. As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity.

As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If there’s anything else you’d like to tell us which would help your application, please contact our Resourcing team at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk