Lead Data Governance Specialist, 6m Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Barclay Simpson
£220,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Lead Data Governance Specialist involves leading the assessment and enhancement of enterprise data frameworks within a complex, regulated environment. The position requires a senior consultant with extensive experience in data governance, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and focusing on practical delivery and regulatory compliance. The contract is for six months and offers a hybrid working arrangement with two days on-site. The role is classified as outside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading reviews of enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
- Designing and embedding data quality standards, controls, and accountability models
- Acting as a trusted SME to senior stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and challenge
- Supporting regulatory-facing activity, including evidence, documentation, and assurance
- Driving consistent adoption of data standards across the organisation
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or data controls
- Strong background in financial services or similarly regulated environments
- Proven experience working with regulators or large public sector bodies
- Operated previously at lead consultant, principal, or equivalent senior level
- Able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery
Salary (Rate): £1000 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | £750–£1000 per day Hybrid – 2 days onsite (London, Leeds, or Edinburgh) We are seeking a senior, highly credible Data Governance SME to lead the assessment and strengthening of enterprise data frameworks within a complex, highly regulated environment . This role is suited to an experienced consultant who has operated at lead or principal level , is comfortable shaping direction, and can engage confidently with senior stakeholders across data, risk, and technology. The focus is on practical delivery, assurance, and regulatory robustness , not theory.
The Role You will take ownership of the data governance and data quality framework agenda , providing authoritative input and hands-on delivery.
- Responsibilities include:
- Leading reviews of enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models
- Designing and embedding data quality standards, controls, and accountability models
- Acting as a trusted SME to senior stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and challenge
- Supporting regulatory-facing activity, including evidence, documentation, and assurance
- Driving consistent adoption of data standards across the organisation
Experience Required Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or data controls Strong background in financial services or similarly regulated environments Proven experience working with regulators or large public sector bodies Operated previously at lead consultant, principal, or equivalent senior level Able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery Contract Details 6 months , Outside IR35 £750–£1000 per day (dependent on experience) Hybrid: 2 days per week onsite (London, Leeds, or Edinburgh) This is a senior contract opportunity for a high-calibre data professional to shape and strengthen data governance in a high-impact regulatory setting.