N Brown – who we are and why work for us? At N Brown,

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

The role

We’re looking for a Data Governance Manager to join our Group Data team!

As our Data Governance Manager you will be responsible for leading the implementation of data governance best practices across the organisation. This includes ensuring the observability, discovery, and security of data across the analytics platform, in support of the wider data strategy to establish data as an asset to win.
N Brown is a dynamic and innovative company with a strong commitment to creating a positive work culture. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Data Governance Manager at N Brown, you will play a critical role in shaping our data governance strategy and ensuring that our data is accurate, secure, and trustworthy. If you are passionate about data governance and looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

What’s in it for you?

Hybrid working and flexible start times
24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
Annual bonus scheme
Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
A range of financial wellbeing support
Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

What will you do as a Data Governance Manager at N Brown?
Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures to ensure data is trustworthy, accurate, and secure.
Work with data teams (Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization) to establish and maintain data quality standards.
Collaborate with Product Management, the Data Protection Officer, and other business and technology teams to identify data risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Lead the implementation of data observability and discovery platforms to ensure real-time monitoring, alerting, and triaging of data quality issues.
Partner with security and legal counterparts to conduct a cross-organizational data audit to identify potential data security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Establish and maintain a data culture that values and encourages the use of data to improve decision-making.

What skills and experience will you have?

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field.
In-depth understanding of data governance best practices, including observability, discovery, and security.
Experience with implementing data observability and discovery platforms, such as Monte Carlo Data or similar solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and innovatively.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Data governance tools and platforms, such as dbt, OpenMetadata, Monte Carlo, Alation or Microsoft Purview
Data visualization tools, such as Power BI or Tableau
Cloud-based data platforms, such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS or Azure
Data management and database technologies, such as BigQuery, Redshift or Snowflake
Familiarity with programming languages, such as Python, is a plus

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!