Data Governance Culture Coordinator

Salary: if in Delhi – 2,058,495 INR , if in Lahore - 5,256,150 PKR , commensurate with relevant experience and skills

About the Job

As Better Cotton embarks on its next strategic phase to achieve the 2030 vision and drive impactful change for farmers, IT & Data team aims to improve access to better quality data to both internal & external stakeholders for data-informed decision making.

The Data Governance and Culture Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring that Better Cotton data is well-managed, trusted, and used responsibly across the organization. This position sits at the intersection of people, process, and policy—working closely with data owners, champions, and functions to implement data governance frameworks, support compliance with data privacy regulations, and drive documentation of data processes. You'll help foster consistency in how data is defined, stored, and accessed, and ensure that governance structures and practices are both effective and embedded in day-to-day operations.

In addition to governance, this role champions a strong and inclusive data culture by supporting data literacy initiatives, creating learning resources, and showcasing impactful data use. You will help coordinate training sessions, lead internal communication efforts around data, and promote responsible, confident data use across all levels of the organization. This is a collaborative role for someone who is passionate about both the strategic and cultural aspects of data, with an eye toward building lasting, organisation-wide capabilities. You will report to the Data Services Manager, and be part of the wider IT & Data team.

Are you purpose-led and ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of sustainable cotton? Join us at Better Cotton as Data Governance and Culture Coordinator for the world's largest cotton sustainability initiative – we support more sustainable farming practices and farm livelihoods for nearly 3 million farmers in the Better Cotton network in 23 countries around the world.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women's empowerment among farmers and farm workers.

Areas that play to your strengths

We are seeking a motivated Data Governance Culture Coordinator to join our IT & Data Team . In this role, you will be responsible for:

Data Governance:

• Assist the Data Services Manager in implementing and maintaining data governance policies, processes, and frameworks.
• Drive meetings and working sessions with data owners and champions to understand existing data processes, pain points, and requirements.
• Document data processes, flows, definitions, and responsibilities across business functions.
• Monitor data quality metrics, carry out root cause analysis and support the resolution of data quality issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data standards and compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Organise and support Better Cotton's technology steering group, data governance working groups, or ISEAL communities of practice.
• Maintain and update documentation for data governance programme such as Data Glossary, Conceptual data model, Data Governance policy.
• Act as a liaison between data champions, IT, and business functions to resolve governance issues.
• Support periodic audits of data management practices to ensure alignment with governance standards.

Support data privacy and protection efforts, including:

• Coordinating data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) for new systems or data uses.
• Assisting teams in classifying personal or sensitive data according to internal and legal guidelines.
• Ensuring that data retention, consent, and access management processes are documented and aligned with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR & other national data privacy laws where Better Cotton is present).
• Supporting awareness and training around privacy policies and best practices.

Data Culture:

• Partner with data champions from the data governance programme to promote awareness and adoption of data governance principles.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and workshops to enhance data literacy across the organisation.
• Help drive employee engagement initiatives related to data culture, such as storytelling, campaigns, and sharing success stories.
• Facilitate onboarding for new staff on data practices and tools.

We are looking for someone who has

the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, or equivalent experience).
• At least 4-5 years of experience working in data governance, data management, or a related coordination role.
• Understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, stewardship, and metadata management.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and ethical data use principles.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, Teams) and data platforms (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Purview, etc.).
• A proactive, collaborative, and inclusive approach to driving change across teams.
• Basic knowledge of data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI).

What we offer

• Hybrid working – Expectation to work from the Delhi office for one week every six weeks or from Lahore office minimum 2 days per week in the office respectively.
• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
• Continuous learning and development
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 discretionary days off over festive/year end period.
• Enhanced parental benefits
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

• The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be Hybrid model working. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm.
• Expectation to work from the Delhi office for one week every six weeks or from Lahore office minimum 2 days per week in the office respectively.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 24-06-2025 via this link.

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.

Interviews:

If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.

Assessment and Testing:

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.

Reference Checks:

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton

Better Cottonis aglobal not-for-profit organisationsupporting theproduction of moreequitableandsustainable cotton at farmlevel. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming communitywithpartners,governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm tobrand.In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world's cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.