Data Governance Lead
Data Governance Lead
Location: Norwich - Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite
Start Day: ASAP
Contract Rate: £450 per day inside IR35
Duration: 6 to 12 months initially
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring effective implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and standards, while supporting regulatory compliance and data management practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide data governance strategies and roadmaps
- Define governance objectives, KPIs, and success metrics
- Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities
- Create and enforce data governance policies, standards, procedures, data security and privacy controls
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
- Oversee data classification, ownership models, and lifecycle management
- Define and monitor data quality metrics and standards
- Collaborate with data owners and stewards to resolve data quality issues
- Implement metadata management processes and tools
- Maintain data dictionaries, glossaries, and lineage documentation
- Monitor access controls, encryption, and risk mitigation strategies
- Conduct training and awareness programs on data governance
- Promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability
- Manage data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, BigID)
- Leverage AI/ML tools for automated compliance and classification
- Monitor compliance and effectiveness of governance policies
- Present dashboards and reports to senior leadership
Skills & Experience
- Experience: 8–15 years
- Strong experience in Data Governance
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices
- Experience with data privacy regulations and compliance standards
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered