Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for data strategy? The BBC is seeking a Data Governance Engagement Lead to be the vital link between our Data Governance team and stakeholders across the organisation.

This is more than a governance role — it’s a chance to influence how data is understood, managed, and valued across one of the world’s most iconic media organisations. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s shaping the BBC’s data future.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

You'll be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking team that works across the BBC to shape and influence how data governance is understood and applied. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, as you build strong networks and gain deep insight into the BBC’s organisational landscape. You’ll work closely with teams across the business, understanding their goals and helping them unlock the full value of their data through effective governance.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Be the face of Data Governance – Serve as the first point of contact for stakeholders, representing the Data Governance team with clarity, confidence, and credibility.

• Build strong partnerships – Cultivate trusted relationships with Domain-aligned stakeholders, including Data Owners and Stewards, to embed impactful governance practices.

• Educate and empower – Act as a subject matter expert, translating complex governance concepts for less technical audiences and leading clear, engaging communications across the organisation.

• Drive governance maturity – Lead domain-level assessments, develop improvement roadmaps, and track progress to elevate data governance standards across the BBC.

• Champion collaboration – Work closely with Data Governance Leads and Programme Management to align resources and ensure smooth, effective implementation.

• Shape the future of data – Contribute to key strategic artefacts like the Data Governance Strategy and Operating Model, helping define how governance services are delivered.

• Make a meaningful impact – Join a mission-driven organisation where your work will influence how data is managed, understood, and used across one of the world’s most iconic media brands.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Demonstrable experience gained as a Data Governance Lead; experience in rolling out a data governance programme/s in a complex environment, using a federated approach to Data Governance and an understanding of how it enables and empowers an organisation.

• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, translating complex data governance theories, processes and guidelines to non-technical audiences including leading presentations, demonstrating the value and desirability of improving Data Governance Maturity and objectives

• Experience in managing change at a large organisation. Ability to document the “as-is” as well as the “to-be” and provide guidance to stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate and build consensus across different teams and products and to mediate between teams to achieve successful outcomes

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Tech-savvy and detail-focused – Familiar with Agile tools like Jira, with a sharp eye for quality and a forward-thinking approach to AI-driven data governance.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

LOCATION: London, Salford, Newcastle or Glasgow – Hybrid

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