Overview

We are seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead and evolve our data governance strategy across NextEnergy Group as we transition to a new cloud data platform. This role will be pivotal in ensuring data integrity, compliance, and accessibility across our business units, enabling high-quality decision-making and supporting our mission to lead the transition to clean energy. You will work closely with stakeholders across all business units, Legal & the Technology & Digital Services function to embed best practices and drive a culture of data stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an updated data governance framework aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate activities such as data quality assessments, data cataloguing, data lineage, data stewardship & data ethics
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure GDPR and other regulatory adherence, including overseeing the completion of DPIAs
• Establish Data Owner roles across the organization and act as a trusted advisor to them, ensuring that all data risks are raised and addressed quickly
• Work with various business stakeholders to understand their data needs and apply these to the data governance framework, identifying risks and challenges
• Monitor and report on the performance and compliance of data governance policies and metrics to identify and resolve gaps or issues
• Define and maintain data policies, standards, and procedures across the organisation
• Communicate the importance of data governance and promote a data-driven culture
• Collaborate with Technology & Digital Services to ensure that our data architecture supports the data governance framework
• Ensure standardization of data definitions, formats, and metadata across the organization
• Provide strategic input into data architecture and tooling decisions
• Act as a key point of contact for data-related audits and risk assessments

Skills & Competencies

• Regulatory awareness – familiarity with GDPR and other data protection regulations, and the ability to apply them pragmatically
• Strong understanding of data governance principles – including data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, and master data management
• Experience with data management tools
• Understanding of master data and data governance principles and processes
• Business analysis or project management experience
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills in English (and other European languages as applicable)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills — ability to build trust and influence across business units
• Clear and confident communication, translating technical concepts into business language and vice versa
• Process orientation with scalable governance processes
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail to spot inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities
• Comfort with technology and data platforms, governance tools, and AI-enabled solutions
• Delivery focus to drive initiatives forward and meet timelines
• Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for the mission to enable a sustainable future
• Our values: be a leader, build trust, be responsible, be innovative

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in data governance and/or data management
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations across Europe
• Membership of data management groups/communities
• Data Management qualification such as DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 8000, or DCAM
• GDPR practitioner level or equivalent desirable
• Experience with data governance tools and frameworks
• 5+ years of experience
• The right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• A busy role in a supportive team with opportunities to learn
• International scope – operations in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week; remote work for the remainder
• 30 days of holiday per year (3 days during the festive shutdown in December)
• Private pension
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus

How To Apply

If you are interested, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days. By applying or sending your CV, you acknowledge NextEnergy Group’s Candidate Privacy Notice.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

About Us

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to lead in the international solar sector, operating via three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development). The group also includes NextSTEP and NextEnergy Foundation, with activities across multiple regions.