Data Governance and Quality Lead (FTC)

Job Title: Data Governance and Quality Lead

Salary: £46,800 - £50,000 per annum

Contract: 18 months fixed term contract

Hours per week: 35 hours (flexible working options considered in line with business needs)

Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live, and to work in the UK.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

Interview date: w/c 20 July 2026

About the role
The Data Governance & Quality Lead will play a pivotal role in establishing and embedding effective data governance, stewardship, and data quality practices across the organisation’s Dynamics 365 ecosystem and connected applications. Working collaboratively with business stakeholders, process owners, data owners, and technical teams, this role will drive the identification, prioritisation, remediation, and prevention of data quality issues that impact operational performance, customer experience, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a robust governance framework, define data ownership and accountability structures, and lead data quality improvement initiatives across key business processes. Through root cause analysis, stakeholder engagement, data quality monitoring, and the delivery of targeted data cleansing and remediation activities using Microsoft Dataverse and the Power Platform, the role will ensure that organisational data is accurate, trusted, auditable, and fit for purpose. The role will also champion a culture of data accountability by establishing governance standards, policies, controls, metrics, and stewardship practices that support sustainable improvements in data integrity and business outcomes.

What you'll bring

You'll bring proven experience in data governance, data quality management, data stewardship, and data cleansing within Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments, with a strong understanding of Master Data Management principles and their application in complex business settings. You will have hands-on experience using data profiling, cleansing, and ETL tools to identify, analyse, and resolve data quality issues, alongside strong analytical skills that enable you to categorise issues, assess their impact, and determine effective solutions. Comfortable working across both business and technical teams, you will be skilled at translating business processes and requirements into practical data quality standards, controls, and improvement initiatives. You will be a collaborative problem solver who can build strong stakeholder relationships, navigate complex data challenges, and identify both risks and opportunities for improvement. With excellent attention to detail, balanced by a pragmatic and outcome-focused approach, you will be able to work independently, take ownership of priorities, and deliver measurable improvements that enhance the accuracy, integrity, and value of organisational data.

Essential criteria

·       Demonstrable experience in data governance, data quality management, data cleansing, ownership and stewardship within D365 environments.

·       Experience in Master Data Management principles.

·       Experience establishing or working within Data Owner and Data Steward operating models.

·       Strong analytical skills with experience of data profiling, root cause analysis and issue categorisation, using data tooling (profiling, cleansing, ETL).

·       Experience translating business processes into data quality requirements.

·       Experience implementing or operating data governance frameworks, standards, policies and controls.

·       Experience translating business processes and operational requirements into data quality rules and controls and embedded best practice

·       Strong attention to detail, balanced with pragmatic decision‑making.

·       Ability to work independently and maintain accountability for outcomes.

·       Ability to work collaboratively with business teams to resolve complex data issues and identify risks and opportunities

What's in it for you?

We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
• Individual performance related pay scheme
• Up to five paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing

About us

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

We understand that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH, you can be yourself, no matter who you are.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com.

How to apply
To apply, you'll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.

If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.