Data Specialist
Posted 2 weeks ago by Queen Square Recruitment
£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Data Specialist involves supporting data governance and compliance initiatives through expertise in data lineage. The position requires mapping and documenting data flows across systems to ensure transparency and accuracy within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hybrid role based in Wokingham, UK, offering a collaborative team environment and the opportunity to shape data governance frameworks. The contract is for 6 months and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Map and document data flows and transformations across multiple systems
- Develop and enforce data governance standards around data lineage
- Provide lineage evidence to support compliance and audit requirements
- Collaborate with IT teams, data owners, and business stakeholders to ensure end-to-end lineage visibility
- Train and support stakeholders in understanding lineage documentation
- Utilise data lineage and metadata tools to aid discovery and visualisation
Key Skills:
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience in data lineage
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks
- Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Relevant certifications (e.g., DAMA CDMP, Collibra Ranger)
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field
- Experience with enterprise data management tools
Salary (Rate): £550/day
City: Wokingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Location: Wokingham, UK (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Contract Type: 6-month Contract (Inside IR35)
Day Rate: ~£550/day
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Specialist with strong expertise in Data Lineage to support ongoing data governance and compliance initiatives. You will be responsible for mapping, documenting, and maintaining data flows across systems, ensuring transparency and accuracy of data movement within a complex enterprise environment. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and play a key role in shaping data governance frameworks and practices within a high-profile programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Map and document data flows and transformations across multiple systems
- Develop and enforce data governance standards around data lineage
- Provide lineage evidence to support compliance and audit requirements
- Collaborate with IT teams, data owners, and business stakeholders to ensure end-to-end lineage visibility
- Train and support stakeholders in understanding lineage documentation
- Utilise data lineage and metadata tools to aid discovery and visualisation
Your Profile
Essential skills:
- 5+ years’ hands-on experience in data lineage
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks
- Proven stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Desirable skills:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., DAMA CDMP, Collibra Ranger )
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science , or related field
- Experience with enterprise data management tools
Why Apply?
Competitive inside IR35 day rate (~£550/day)
Hybrid model – 3 days per week onsite in Wokingham
Opportunity to deliver impact within a major data governance programme
6-month contract with potential for extension
Interested? Please apply with your latest CV, and we will be in touch to discuss further