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Data Governance Consultant

DataCareers
Manchester · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£60,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category
Information Technology

9 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT- £60,000 per annum plus benefits



Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

Location: Manchester


****Must have Public Sector Experience****


Data Careers is recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy delivering a major data transformation programme within a UK Central Government organisation.


We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant to support the delivery of an enterprise-wide Data Ownership Model (DOM). This is an opportunity to play a key role in establishing robust data governance practices, embedding clear data ownership and improving the way data is managed and utilised across a complex public sector environment.


Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with business stakeholders, digital teams and transformation programmes to help shape and embed effective data governance across the organisation.


The Role:


  • Supporting the identification, onboarding and enablement of Data Owner and Data Steward roles.
  • Facilitating conceptual data model workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
  • Embedding data ownership principles across the data lifecycle to improve accountability and decision-making.
  • Supporting the development of a Data Governance Knowledge Hub, providing a central source of governance guidance, standards and best practice.
  • Strengthening collaboration between central data management functions and business teams to encourage consistent governance across the organisation.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of the organisation's Data Ownership Model and wider governance framework.
  • Supporting change and adoption activities to ensure new governance practices are successfully embedded.


About You:


You'll ideally have:


  • Proven experience delivering Data Governance frameworks or Data Ownership/Data Stewardship models.
  • A strong understanding of the end-to-end data lifecycle.
  • Experience translating governance policies into operational processes.
  • The ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills.
  • Experience supporting organisational change and driving adoption of new governance practices.
  • Previous Data Governance experience within a UK Central Government department.


Why Apply?


This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile public sector transformation programme, helping to establish the foundations for effective enterprise-wide data governance. xwzovoh You'll join a collaborative consultancy environment where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives while delivering tangible business outcomes.

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