Data Management Consultant (Inside IR35)

Data Management Consultant (Inside IR35)

Posted 6 days ago by Billigence

Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: Billigence is seeking an experienced Data Management Consultant to support clients in the Retail and FMCG sectors. The role involves managing data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring governance and optimization for business value, while collaborating with both business and technical teams. The consultant will also promote best practices in data management and facilitate governance forums. This position is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage customer and organisational data across the full lifecycle in collaboration with Data Owners and the central data management function.
  • Develop, own, and communicate data management documentation, ensuring regular updates.
  • Support data engineers, architects, and stakeholders with expertise to improve lifecycle management.
  • Promote the value of data management, driving efficiencies and cost reduction.
  • Establish and facilitate governance forums such as Data Governance Working Groups in collaboration with MDM functions.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in data management or governance roles, with strong exposure to Master Data Management (MDM).
  • Experience in fast-paced Retail or FMCG organisations.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance principles, including metadata management, stewardship, and ownership.
  • Familiarity with GDPR and data protection regulations.
  • Ideally DAMA-DMBOK knowledge; CDMP certification is a plus.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred).
  • Familiarity with data governance tools (Alation desirable).
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and prioritisation skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Who are we? Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global reach, transforming the way organisations work with data. We design, tailor, and deliver cutting-edge data solutions across data management, governance, analytics, and cloud platforms. Our mission is to help clients unlock the value of their data and embed a data-driven culture.

About the role We are seeking an experienced Data Management Consultant to support our clients in Retail and FMCG. You will play a hands-on role in managing data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring it is governed, trusted, and optimised for business value. This role requires strong collaboration across business and technical teams, and the ability to champion best practices in data management.

What you’ll do Manage, alongside Data Owners and the central data management function, customer and organisational data across the full lifecycle. Develop, own, and communicate data management documentation, ensuring it is regularly updated. Support data engineers, architects, and wider stakeholders with expertise, process, and knowledge to improve lifecycle management. Promote the value of data management, driving efficiencies and cost reduction. Establish and facilitate governance forums such as Data Governance Working Groups in collaboration with MDM functions.

What you’ll need Proven experience in data management or governance roles, with strong exposure to Master Data Management (MDM). Experience in fast-paced Retail or FMCG organisations. Strong knowledge of data governance principles, including metadata management, stewardship, and ownership. Familiarity with GDPR and data protection regulations. Ideally DAMA-DMBOK knowledge; CDMP certification is a plus. Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred). Familiarity with data governance tools (Alation desirable). Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and prioritisation skills.

Inclusion and equal opportunities We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team at Billigence. We are an equal-opportunity and inclusive employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. We will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status.

Got any questions? If you are a talented and experienced Data Expert who is passionate about working on cutting-edge data projects and driving digital transformation, we'd love to hear from you! For any questions related to the application process, please contact UK.Recruitment@Billigence.com