Senior Data Consultant

Who We Are

Mason Advisory is an award-winning digital and technology consultancy helping organisations unlock real business value through smarter use of technology. Since 2014, we’ve supported public and private sector clients with complex challenges across digital transformation, cloud, enterprise architecture, cyber security, sourcing, and major IT change programmes.

We’re proud of our open, supportive, and collaborative culture. We value people as much as expertise and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and making a positive contribution to our communities. As we continue a significant phase of growth, we are expanding our consulting team with Senior Consultants who want to make a real impact.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant – Data, you will lead the delivery of data‐focused workstreams, provide trusted advisory to senior stakeholders, and contribute to the growth of our data consulting capability. You’ll combine hands‐on expertise with structured consulting skills, shaping and delivering engagements across data strategy, architecture, governance, and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data strategy, data architecture, governance, and insight workstreams.
• Assess client data maturity, platforms, and information management practices.
• Develop data strategies aligned to business goals and value cases.
• Define target data architectures, including platforms, integrations and data flows.
• Design and implement data governance models, policies, and ownership structures.
• Support initiatives across data quality, metadata, and master data management.
• Build dashboards, reporting suites, and visualisations that deliver actionable insight.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business‐relevant recommendations.
• Produce crisp, executive‐ready reports and presentations.
• Manage day‐to‐day client relationships, expectation setting, and workstream delivery.
• Coach and support junior consultants in project delivery.
• Contribute to proposals in data, analytics, or related technology roles.

Experience Required

• Experience gained in data strategy and delivery with some consulting experience.
• Hands‐on experience delivering data strategy, platform, or governance initiatives.
• Experience designing or working with enterprise data architectures.
• Exposure to digital, AI, or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Understanding of geo‐data sovereignty and location strategy considerations.
• Strong grounding in data management disciplines (quality, lineage, stewardship).
• Experience producing dashboards/visualisations for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable ability to link data initiatives to business value and measurable outcomes.
• Experience working with senior leaders (CDO, CIO, Heads of Data & Analytics).

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or equivalent experience in data, computing, engineering, or similar discipline.
• Relevant certifications desirable (DAMA‐DMBOK, TOGAF, cloud data platform certifications).
• Strong analytical mindset and structured problem‐solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify complex data topics.
• Experience with tools such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and cloud data platforms.
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‐on, practical delivery.

Why Join Mason Advisory?

We offer a genuinely supportive culture, real flexibility, and the opportunity to progress quickly in a growing, award-winning consultancy. Whether you’re in a large consultancy and want more impact, or in a smaller boutique seeking bigger challenges, Mason Advisory provides the platform to shape your career and make a meaningful difference. Location is flexible with Mason Advisory having offices in London and Manchester. Travel to client site when required.

Learn more at www.masonadvisory.com

Or contact Chris Borgars – chris.borgars@psdgroup.com

You can also apply directly via LinkedIn.