Head of Data Operations and Governance

Head of Data Operations and Governance Department: COO (Chief Operating Office) Salary: £90,000 - £98,000 per annum plus benefits Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (we''re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements) Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (typically 2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 7 July 2026 at 23:59 Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That''s why we''re looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Data Operations and Governance to join us. In this newly created role, you''ll lead the Cancer Research UK org-wide data capability, building a vision on how we use data as a trusted, high-quality asset. You''ll spearhead improvements in data quality across critical datasets, whilst embedding clear data ownership and stewardship, making data more accessible, findable and reusable to support better decision-making and innovation. This will enable us to drive value across the organisation through improved performance, operational effectiveness and audience centric customer journeys. In a supportive working environment, you''ll discover something new every day, whether it''s a new connection, ..... full job details .....