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

* Rate: £365 per day, Outside IR35

* Working Pattern: Remote, with occasional travel to the client site in London

* Location Requirement: Candidates must be UK-based with full right to work in the UK — no sponsorship available

The Role

* Establish and embed data governance practices aligned to the DAMA framework

* Define and implement data ownership and stewardship models

* Design and roll out data quality controls across the enterprise

* Work closely with senior business stakeholders to drive adoption and buy-in

* Develop target operating models (TOM), data policies, and governance metrics

* Lead data maturity assessments and define frameworks to track progress

What You'll Bring

* experience in enterprise data management / information governance

* Deep expertise in DAMA-based governance practices, including ownership and stewardship models

* Proven track record building TOMs, data policies, metrics, and maturity assessment frameworks

* Hands-on experience with metadata management, data lineage mapping, and data cataloguing tools — Microsoft Purview, Informatica, or Collibra

* Strong understanding of data security frameworks and regulatory compliance (GDPR)

* Solid grounding in standard risk management workflows

* Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level

* UK-based with full right to work — essential

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are available for this engagement, please apply with your CV
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed