Data Manager

• Contract length: 6 months (extension likely)

• Status: Inside IR35

• Day rate: 450-500/day

• Start: ASAP (c. 2 weeks onboarding)

• Location: 3 days/week in office (London / Slough / Coventry)

• Interview process: 2 stages

  1. CV run-through

  2. Deep dive + meet the team

We are seeking a Data Manager (contract) to take ownership of data governance and drive data literacy across the organisation. This is a hands-on role suited to an all-rounder who can operate end-to-end and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Split of focus (approx.):

• 50% Data Literacy (training, enablement, adoption)

• 50% Data Stewardship / Governance / Data Integrity (standards, quality, ownership)

You will also provide structure and direction, including helping to prioritise work and guiding what another contractor should deliver.

Data governance / stewardship / integrity

• Take ownership of governance fundamentals: standards, definitions, ownership, stewardship

• Improve data integrity and quality practices (controls, checks, issue management, escalation routes)

• Assess what is already in place and introduce pragmatic improvements

Data literacy (training and enablement)

• Create and deliver data literacy training (e.g., workshops, presentations, playbooks)

• Develop reusable enablement materials, including scripts/storyboards for short internal videos where required

• Improve consistency of data usage by partnering with business teams and embedding good practices

• Proven experience owning data governance and/or data stewardship in a delivery-focused environment

• Strong evidence of data literacy work: you have created and delivered training (sessions, decks, guidance, internal comms, videos)

• Comfortable working in a small data team where you need to be hands-on and pragmatic

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence without heavy process

• Delivery mindset: able to assess prioritise implement embed improvements