Data Quality and Governance Lead
A place to drive change
Location: Bradford or Peterborough, Hybrid (office based 1 day a week with occasional travel to other offices for training/meetings)
Salary: £50,353 per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.
We’re on a journey of transformation. We’re finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We’re innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.
We’re a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We’re building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us.
If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.
About the role
At Accent, we’re on an ambitious journey to transform the way we understand, use, and value data and we’re looking for someone to help lead the way.
As our Data Quality and Governance Lead, you’ll be at the heart of this transformation. This isn’t just about managing data; it’s about inspiring a whole organisation to think differently. You’ll champion high‑quality, well‑governed data that empowers better decisions, sharper insights and, ultimately, better services for our customers and communities.
What you'll be doing:
- Bridge the gap between technical and business worlds – translating complex ideas into clear, actionable steps that everyone can understand.
- Lead our data owners through a maturing journey – influencing, coaching, and building confidence so they fully understand their responsibilities.
- Drive improvements in data quality and governance across the organisation – ensuring we remain compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
- Shape the future of how data works at Accent – leveraging new technology (including our evolving data platform) to modernise how we manage and use data.
- Support our Data SLT to think holistically about how data can be better across systems, teams, and processes.
- Champion cultural change – helping move the organisation forward in how we value, share, and learn from our data.
- Use your strong prioritisation skills to identify what matters most, focusing energy where it will make the biggest difference.
- Bring persistence and positivity – keeping momentum even when things get challenging, with exec‑level support behind you.
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Salary
The spot salary for the Data Quality & Governance Lead post is £50,353 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
About you
The essentials:
- Experience managing data governance frameworks with a clear understanding of how they support organisational success.
- Strong communication & influencing skills, enabling you to build trust and bring people with you on the journey.
- The ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and translate complex, technical information into clear, accessible business language.
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A track record of defining and implementing data quality standards that drive consistency and improvement.
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Experience in driving business-wide adoption of data governance, embedding new ways of working and supporting cultural change.
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Strong risk identification and management skills, ensuring issues are recognised early and addressed proactively.
The desirables
- Project management skills
- Data protection knowledge
- Experience in writing data governance policies
- Experience with Microsoft Purview
The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.
Interviews
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
Planned date: 23rd April via Teams.
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
You'll deliver a related presentation to the panel and have your final behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.
Planned date: 5th May at our Bradford office or 6th May at our Peterborough office.
We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
A place to build a future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: PeopleServices@accentgroup.org
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
