Data & Information Governance and Assurance Lead

FarringdonThe roleShape the Future of Data Governance at Southern HousingWe're looking for an experienced Data & Information Governance and Assurance Leadwithin housingto become our organisation's subject matter expert for data and information governance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on influencing senior stakeholders, shaping policy, improving governance frameworks and ensuring data is managed responsibly across a complex organisation.If you're passionate about governance, assurance, information management, emerging technologies and ethical AI, we'd love to hear from you.Reporting to the Head of Data Quality and Improvement, you'll lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Southern Housing's Data and Information Governance Framework.You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing expert guidance and assurance across data governance, information management, records management and regulatory compliance. You'll play a key role in ensuring our policies, procedures and controls remain effective, proportionate and fit for purpose.This role offers significant visibility across the organisation, regularly presenting governance insights, risks and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders and governance groups.You'll also help shape Southern Housing's approach to the responsible adoption of AI, working closely with our AI Ethics Group, Information Governance Group, Data Protection Team and Technology colleagues.This role will bebased at our main offices in Farringdon, with the?option?for?working?in a hybrid way?when?appropriate?and as agreed with your manager.What youll needExcellent influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across governance, technology and operational teams.Strong knowledge of governance principles for structured, semi-structured and unstructured data.Comfortable communicating and presenting to colleagues at all levels.Provides a clear sense of leadership and direction, working proactively and taking ownership of problems.Strong awareness of relevant external factors and frameworks (e.g., ICO guidance, sector standards), and ability to translate these into practical, proportionate controls.Experience writing policies and procedures, with an ability to communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet the above criteria providing examples.Advert closing date:Sunday 16thAugust 2026 at 23:59Shortlisting:W/c 17thAugust 2026Interviews:Tuesday 25thAugust 2026Please note: Interviews will take placeInperson at our Farringdon officeApplying for roles with usAbout usAt Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.What's in it for youPensionLife assuranceHealthcare cash planEyecare & dentalBirthday leaveRetailersdiscountsCycle to workBuy & sell annual leaveSeason ticket loanIn-house academy & career developmentFlexible workingInclusion and DiversityWe work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.TPBN1_UKTJ