Data Governance and Quality Lead

• Lead the implementation of ND&I’s data governance framework, turning policy and standards into practical controls and ways of working
• Define clear ownership, accountability and stewardship for critical datasets across build, rollout, estate, connectivity and supporting domains
• Set and embed data quality standards across accuracy, completeness, timeliness and consistency
• Work with Data Engineering to introduce monitoring, validation checks and issue-resolution processes within data pipelines and tooling
• Identify and maintain critical data elements, ensuring definitions, business rules and quality thresholds are consistently applied
• Drive better adoption of metadata, lineage and data cataloguing so datasets are documented, transparent and easier to trust and use
• Coordinate the Data Steward network, providing guidance and support to help teams embed strong data practices in day-to-day operations
• Partner with Security, Risk, Enterprise Data and OSS/IT teams to ensure data is governed responsibly and meets policy and regulatory expectations
• Support analytics, automation and AI use cases by helping ensure governed, high-quality data is available across ND&I
• Maintain clear documentation, control evidence and remediation tracking to support audit readiness

• You bring strong experience in data governance, data quality or data management within complex operational or technology-led environments
• You understand data lifecycle management, stewardship models, ownership frameworks and governance controls
• You have experience defining and embedding data quality standards, metrics, validation rules and remediation processes
• You’re familiar with metadata management, data catalogues, lineage tools and governance platforms
• You can interpret data flows and system behaviours across multiple platforms to spot risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
• You’re confident engaging and influencing a broad range of stakeholders, from SMEs and operational teams to technical specialists and senior leaders
• You work well across Data Engineering, Architecture, Security and Risk teams to drive joined-up governance practices
• Experience in telecoms, engineering, infrastructure or another asset-heavy environment would be an advantage

Experience in telecoms, engineering, infrastructure or another asset-heavy environment would be an advantage

• Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
• up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
• paid time for charity work
• discounts
• vouchers
• pension plan
• amazing learning tools
• top-notch parental leave policies