Data Governance Consultant
- Posted 11 May 2026
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Technology
Job description
Data Steward
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Data Governance Consultant to support and strengthen enterprise-wide data governance within a leading organisation. This is an opportunity to play a key role in helping build trusted, high-quality data foundations across a complex, data-rich environment supporting critical national infrastructure.
6 month contract
INSIDE IR35
Requires travel once a week to London office (Central London)
What you’ll be doing
Supporting data governance standards, policies and best practices
Partnering with teams across the wider organisation to improve data governance adoption
Monitoring and improving data quality, integrity and consistency
Supporting access management and role-based access controls (RBAC)
Assisting with metadata management and data cataloguing using Microsoft Purview
Supporting data lifecycle processes and governance controls
Investigating and helping resolve data quality issues
Contributing to data literacy and governance training initiatives across the business
Supporting GDPR and broader data protection compliance activities
What we’re looking for
Experience in data governance, data stewardship, data analysis or data management roles
Good understanding of data quality, metadata management and access controls
Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data catalogue/governance tools
Knowledge of GDPR, data protection and governance best practices
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, apply now for immediate review.
