Data Governance Manager (fixed-term)

We’re a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.

Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Forest House (our Head Office) and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

DATA GOVERNANCE MANAGER (fixed-term) | £50,000 per annum plus 18% bonus scheme

Hybrid role with both office and home-working

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 2nd July 2027

In this pivotal role, you will lead the implementation and ongoing oversight of our Corporate Data Governance Framework, ensuring our data practices remain robust, compliant, and future‑ready. You will provide expert advice across new projects and initiatives, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues throughout the business and promoting a positive data protection and privacy culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and managing the Corporate Data Governance Framework
• Providing expert guidance on data protection during new projects, programmes, and initiatives
• Offering specialist support on data compliance, policies, and procedures
• Promoting best practice and a strong privacy culture across the organisation
• Investigating and troubleshooting data issues, offering clear and actionable solutions
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business

HOURS OF WORK

Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 2nd July 2027

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest finish time is 7pm.

Please note, this role will be hybrid with both office and home-working.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Methodical with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong presentation skills
• Technical experience / knowledge of SQL and advanced Excel
• Experience in managing the procedures and policies aligned with the Data Protection Act
• Ability to research and distil information to solve data issues and queries
• Good knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) and PECR requirements and related guidance
• Proven experience in a data privacy/protection/ governance or compliance role
• Proven experience in a data driven role, with a good understanding of data systems and data investigation
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage, influence, and develop strong relationships with business stakeholders, evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You will need excellent organisational skills and be able to work to tight deadlines, flexible, able to work under pressure and be adaptable to changing requirements and deadlines

Desirable requirements:

• Understanding of European data protection laws and practices including DPA, EU GDPR and PECR

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 9th April 2026

Interviews to be held: 20th April 2026