Data Quality Improvement ManagerWorcester | Hybrid (3 days per week) | £68,000–£72,000 + excellent benefitsWe are supporting a well-established organisation in Worcester as they continue to strengthen their enterprise data capability through the appointment of a Data Quality Improvement Manager.This pivotal role is part of the wider Data Management & Governance function, reporting directly to the Head of Data Governance. The focus is firmly on enhancing the quality, integrity, and reliability of critical business data across multiple functions.We are seeking an individual who combines strong data governance and data quality expertise with the ability to translate business process challenges into practical data quality controls, rules, and measurable improvements.The OpportunityYou will lead data quality improvement initiatives across priority datasets, collaborating closely with business leaders, data owners, stewards, and technical teams to identify issues and implement robust controls.A key aspect of the role involves acting as the bridge between business process challenges and data logic, converting operational difficulties into clear data quality frameworks, workflows, rules, and KPIs.This highly visible position will allow you to shape the organisation's data quality framework and governance standards.Key Responsibilities Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance data quality, integrity, and consistency across priority datasetsTranslate business pain points and process issues into clear data quality rules, controls, and workflowsDefine and implement data quality dimensions, including validity, completeness, consistency, and accuracyBuild and embed data quality frameworks, policies, and remediation processesCollaborate with stakeholders to map data fields, process flows, and system dependencies across multiple business functionsDevelop data quality KPIs, issue tracking mechanisms, and escalation routesCo-chair monthly governance forums with data owners, stewards, and senior stakeholdersEscalate risks and issues in accordance with governance and risk frameworksWork closely with compliance, risk, security, and IT teams to ensure robust governance controls About YouYou will be comfortable operating across both business and technical teams, with the confidence to challenge stakeholders and drive measurable improvements.Your experience will likely include roles such as: Data Quality ManagerData Governance ManagerData Governance LeadMaster Data ManagerData Quality Lead Experience Required Proven experience leading data quality and data governance initiatives within a complex business environmentStrong understanding of data quality frameworks, rules, controls, and remediation processesExperience translating operational or process challenges into measurable data quality improvementsAbility to work with data structures, tables, field mapping, and source system logicGood working knowledge of SQL and relational database conceptsExperience with enterprise systems such as SAP, ERP, CRM, or similar platformsExceptional stakeholder management and communication skills This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who enjoys enhancing data quality at both a strategic and operational level,JBRP1_UKTJ