Data Governance Lead (Alation exp.)

Data Governance Lead (Alation exp.)

My leading client needs a Data Governance Lead (Alation exp.) specialist contractor with proven experience in embedding data governance and data literacy and/or data culture into an organisation

Key Deliverables

• Training Pathways: Create and deliver a data literacy curriculum and structured learning modules for different user skill levels.
• Data Portal Management: Curate our data catalogue and business glossary, partnering with vendors and product teams to increase user adoption.
• Departmental Onboarding: Build tailored tool and dashboard onboarding plans for internal business functions.
• Data Community: Nurture an internal network of "Data Champions" to promote peer-to-peer learning and data culture.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Data Enablement: Recent experience in Data Governance Analysis with a track record of improving data literacy.
• Data Catalogues: Hands-on experience managing and customising major data catalogue tools (e.g., Alation, Collibra, OvalEdge or similar).
• Communication: Ability to translate complex data infrastructure into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders.
• Data Frameworks & Privacy: Practical knowledge of end-to-end data management (DAMA DMBOK principles) and global GDPR compliance.
• Tech Stack Familiarity: Intermediate understanding of tools like Tableau, Power BI or Looker.
• Change Management (Desirable): Experience applying structured frameworks like Prosci or ADKAR to drive organisational adoption.

If interested in this Data Governance Lead (Alation exp.) role please apply with latest word CV clearly showing suitability – applicants must have RTW in UK (No sponsorship offered) and be willing to travel to client offices 2-3 per week.