Data Governance Consultant - 365pd - outside IR35

Data Governance Consultant / Lead £365/day (Outside IR35) | Remote (occasional travel to London client site) | UK-based candidates only, must hold full right to work in the UK

About the Role

We're seeking a Data Governance Consultant / Lead with experience in enterprise data management and information governance. This role suits a confident, senior-facing practitioner who can engage directly with business stakeholders and drive governance maturity across the organisation.

Key Details

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• Rate: £365 per day, Outside IR35
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• Working Pattern: Remote, with occasional travel to the client site in London
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• Location Requirement: Candidates must be UK-based with full right to work in the UK — no sponsorship available
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The Role

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• Establish and embed data governance practices aligned to the DAMA framework
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• Define and implement data ownership and stewardship models
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• Design and roll out data quality controls across the enterprise
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• Work closely with senior business stakeholders to drive adoption and buy-in
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• Develop target operating models (TOM), data policies, and governance metrics
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• Lead data maturity assessments and define frameworks to track progress
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What You'll Bring

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• experience in enterprise data management / information governance
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• Deep expertise in DAMA-based governance practices, including ownership and stewardship models
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• Proven track record building TOMs, data policies, metrics, and maturity assessment frameworks
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• Hands-on experience with metadata management, data lineage mapping, and data cataloguing tools — Microsoft Purview, Informatica, or Collibra
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• Strong understanding of data security frameworks and regulatory compliance (GDPR)
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• Solid grounding in standard risk management workflows
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• Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level
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• UK-based with full right to work — essential
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How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are available for this engagement, please apply with your CV