Full Time – Permanent – High Wycombe

Salary - £29,588 - £33,002 

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.  

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do.  We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.   

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Data Governance to join the University. Working within the Digital and Technical Services Directorate (DTS), you will report to the Head of Data Governance.

The Data Governance Analyst will be part of the data governance team working on initiatives like data cataloguing, data quality, data classification etc. The role will be central to the success of the University’s Data Management and Integrations Strategy ensuring usage and adoption of the data and metadata of our critical data assets. 

BNU is at the beginning of this journey, so there will be the opportunity to help define the organisation’s data governance approach. They will work closely with the other data capabilities and broader business, supporting, challenging, and championing data and analytics for better decision making and to assure that statutory and external reporting requirements and standards are met.  

What we offer: 

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)  
• hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities  
• contributory pension scheme 
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym  
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.  

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.     

For further information about this role please contact Nicholas Roussel-Milner at Nicholas.roussel-milner@bucks.ac.uk. 

All applications are to be made in full and online. 

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to Nicholas Roussel-Milner at Nicholas.roussel-milner@bucks.ac.uk  if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 19 August 2025

Interview Date:  26 August 2025

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.   

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.