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.