Data Quality Manager

Data Quality Manager - Sheffield (Hybrid) - Permanent

Location: Sheffield (2-3 days on-site per week)

Type: Permanent

Sector: Consultancy / Data & Analytics

Salary: Competitive + benefits

The Opportunity

We're working with a leading consultancy seeking an experienced Data Quality Manager to join their Data & Analytics practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of enterprise data quality initiatives that enable clients to make trusted, data-driven decisions.

You'll lead the design and implementation of data quality frameworks, standards, and monitoring solutions-helping clients build sustainable data practices that underpin major transformation programmes across regulated industries such as financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of data quality frameworks, standards, and operating models across enterprise environments.
• Build and deliver data quality monitoring, profiling, and dashboarding capabilities to surface key insights and performance indicators.
• Work with business and technical teams to define data rules, metrics, and KPIs aligned to governance strategies.
• Integrate data quality tooling with metadata, lineage, and governance platforms to enhance visibility and traceability.
• Support efforts to define and align reference data taxonomies and consumption models across business functions.

About You

• 6+ years' experience in data management, analytics, or governance roles, ideally within financial services.
• In-depth understanding of data quality, metadata management, and lineage frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data tools such as Collibra, Solidatus, Talend, or Ataccama.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate technical detail into business context.
• Proven ability to lead delivery teams across complex transformation programmes.

Desirable Experience

• Background in consulting or data leadership within financial institutions.
• Awareness of key regulatory frameworks (e.g. BCBS 239, GDPR, ESG, Consumer Duty).
• Knowledge of recognised data governance frameworks such as DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, or CDMC.
• Experience with data visualisation and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Track record in developing or delivering data quality training or literacy initiatives.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy with a strong data reputation and an impressive client base. You'll play a pivotal role in enabling organisations to unlock the full potential of their data through quality, governance, and innovation - all within a flexible, hybrid Sheffield setup.