22 of 22 Contract Data Strategy Jobs in England

Data Architect/Senior Data Architect £600 - £650 P.D - Outside IR35 6 Month contract 1 day a week onsite in central London Overview: We're working with a Data Architect to provide expert-level consulting services over a 6-month engagement. This role will lead the evolution and implementation of a unified data architecture across customer … and operational domains. This is a strategic, delivery-focused engagement intended to produce clear, measurable outputs aligned to our transformation roadmap. As a Data Architect, you will work as part of teams building solutions that make data accessible to enable evidence-based optimisation. You will engage with stakeholders and clients to design and implement integrated data solutions … aligned with both internal systems and strategic goals. Key Deliverables Delivers work packages collaboratively, with clarity on scope, measures of success, and technical integrity A comprehensive Enterprise Data Domain Map, aligned with organisational functions and platforms Evaluation and recommendation of semantic and physical data architecture alignment across customer and operational systems Support the development of the "data More ❯

Multiple Interim Data Governance & Data Analysis Positions – Major Banking Client We are currently recruiting on behalf of a prominent banking client for several Interim Data Governance & Data Analysis roles at varying corporate levels. These positions are central to a high-impact Data Transformation Programme within the organisation’s Risk and Finance domains. This is an … exciting opportunity for data professionals to drive change across the EMEA region by contributing to the strategic development and execution of the organisation’s EMEA Data Strategy. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Data Analysis combined with a working knowledge of: Data Governance principles BCBS239 regulatory frameworks ECB onboarding processes Operational … Risk management practices This unique blend of skills will enable the successful candidate to provide both analytical depth and governance oversight, supporting the delivery of a robust and compliant data environment. Key Responsibilities Conduct in-depth data analysis to support governance, quality, and risk assessment across Risk and Finance data assets. Lead the implementation of data More ❯

Data Engineer Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days/week in office or client site) Day Rate: £400-£425/day (Outside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE An established London-based logistics company is undergoing a major transformation in its data and analytics capabilities and is seeking a Data Engineer to support the … build and optimisation of their next-generation data platform. Working as part of a growing data team, you will play a critical role in designing and deploying scalable data pipelines and solutions using Azure Databricks and related technologies. This is an opportunity to contribute to a cloud-first, modern data strategy within a collaborative and … forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines (batch and streaming) using Azure Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake. Implement the Medallion Architecture and ensure consistency across raw, enriched, and curated data layers. Build and optimise ETL/ELT processes using Azure Data Factory and PySpark. Enforce data governance through Azure Purview More ❯

Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Head of Data on a contract basis - London based - start ASAP A leading financial services company based in London is seeking an accomplished Interim Head of Data to join the business during a pivotal period of digital and data-led transformation. This is a … unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of data across the organisation and influence executive-level decision-making. This role offers a high-impact mandate - overseeing the development of a modern, cloud-based data ecosystem that underpins core business operations, regulatory requirements, and next-generation analytics. Role The Head of Data will develop and execute a group … wide data strategy aligned with business objectives, focusing on governance, scalability, and innovation Lead the evolution of a modern data platform using cloud-native technologies (e.g. Snowflake, Azure, GCP, Databricks) Manage and mentor cross-functional teams across data engineering, analytics, governance, and data science Promote a data-as-a-product culture, enabling self-serve More ❯

A professional services firm who are scaling rapidly through acquisition, are looking for an Enterprise Data Architect to join their team in Stoke on Trent as they embark on a major transformation. With ambitious growth plans, you'll join during phase 1 of a multi-year strategy to unify and modernise their data, cloud, and tech set … the cloud (which will most likely be Azure). Reporting into their new CIO/CTO, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing their enterprise-wide data strategy - requiring visionary thinking, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and also brilliant hands-on technical ability. Please note this role is fully office-based, 5 days a week in … Stoke on Trent, in line with their highly collaborative and close-knit culture. What You'll Be Doing: Assessing the current data estate across on-prem, cloud, and legacy systems Designing and implementing a scalable, future-proof data architecture Leading the migration from legacy tools (e.g., SSIS, SSRS) to modern platforms like Azure Data Factory and Power More ❯

A professional services firm who are scaling rapidly through acquisition, are looking for an Enterprise Data Architect to join their team in Stoke on Trent as they embark on a major transformation. With ambitious growth plans, you'll join during phase 1 of a multi-year strategy to unify and modernise their data, cloud, and tech set … the cloud (which will most likely be Azure). Reporting into their new CIO/CTO, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing their enterprise-wide data strategy - requiring visionary thinking, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and also brilliant hands-on technical ability. Please note this role is fully office-based, 5 days a week in … culture. They are able to pay for accomodation if you don't live close enough to commute on a daily basis. What You'll Be Doing: Assessing the current data estate across on-prem, cloud, and legacy systems Designing and implementing a scalable, future-proof data architecture Leading the migration from legacy tools (e.g., SSIS, SSRS) to modern More ❯

are challenging itself to further its customers through embracing new ways of working and innovative use of technology. As the Azure Architect, you will join a small but powerful data team with a mission to transform the company into a data-driven organisation. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Infrastructure, Cloud, and Data services. … Skills required: Proven experience in data architecture, data modelling, and enterprise data strategy. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field Ability to communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Expertise in designing and documenting data architectures (e.g., data warehouses, lakehouses, master/reference data … experience with Azure Databricks, including: Workspace and cluster configuration. Delta Lake table design and optimization. Integration with Unity Catalog for metadata management. Proficiency with Unity Catalog, including: Setting up data lineage and governance policies. Managing access controls and data sharing. Strong knowledge of data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner, SQL DBML). Familiarity with data governance More ❯

Enterprise Technical Architect They need someone who can come in and understand what they have today and help to shape the data Strategy as well as tell them what needs to be done. The plan is to combine all their strategies across cloud, Tech and Data. Firstly need to concentrate on their data, where it's coming … from, what they have, who's using it. Ultimately the plan is to work towards enabling AI. They need to be able to understand the data, look at where its coming from and where it's going to then look to optimise it/modernise into newer processes. Migrating from SSIS packages to ADF, SSRS to Power BI etc. … The data is on prem, in cloud and some other legacy systems. Legal background is not necessary Most likely going to be Azure cloud but someone cloud agnostic would also be good. Someone with technical background who is strong on the enterprise level but also able to be technical. May very well need to get in and roll his More ❯

Azure Data Architect Microsoft Fabric (Remote or Hybrid | UK or GCC) Contract Opportunity | High Likelihood of Extension Are you a seasoned Azure Data Architect with deep Microsoft Fabric expertise and a passion for shaping enterprise-scale data platforms? We're collaborating with a global digital transformation leader, renowned for its work with Fortune 500s and public sector … clients, to identify two outstanding Fabric architects for upcoming projects. Role Overview In these roles, you'll be leading the architecture, design, and deployment of modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric. Both positions are strategic, hands-on, and critical to enabling data-driven innovation for large organisations. Role 1: Fabric Architect Gulf Region Client Location : Fully Remote (Client … Fabric Architect UK Utilities Client Location : UK-based (Remote or Hybrid working model to be confirmed) Duration : To be confirmed Start : July Key Responsibilities : Architect a scalable enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric. Design solutions spanning multiple subsidiaries under a common parent group. Partner with client stakeholders to shape data strategy, governance, and platform adoption. Ideal Experience More ❯

the higher education sector , alongside the following: Proven experience managing IT environments or infrastructure in a complex, enterprise-level setting. Ability to define and maintain a comprehensive environment management strategy across diverse platforms. Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with technical and non-technical audiences. Confident in leading meetings, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions. Understanding of secure-by-design … Lead initiatives to automate environment provisioning and improve efficiency across delivery pipelines. Maintain comprehensive documentation, environment diagrams, and knowledge bases. Support release and deployment cycles by managing environment refreshes, data masking, and test data strategies. Desirable Qualifications/Skills Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Industry-recognised certifications (e.g., ITIL, AWS, Azure). Experience … with data masking, synthetic data creation, and environment orchestration tools. More ❯

Head of Data Governance required to work with a government department. This is an initial 18 month contract, paying £600 per day, inside IR35, hybrid working (1 day per week onsite in Exeter) You must either hold an active SC clearance or be willing to undergo the process to become SC cleared. As Head of Data Governance, you … will work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental data governance throughout the organisation You will: Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks and standards, and ensure monitoring of adherence to these Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues, and co-ordinating with data owners to accept or resolve them Act as a senior advisor on the best practice of data security development, in accordance with the data enterprise architecture Advocate improved environmental data risk management and practices within the organisation Encourage better data literacy and understanding of environmental data governance within the organisation Have excellent stakeholder management More ❯

Data Governance Lead £550-650/day overall assignment rate to umbrella 6-month contract Gloucestershire-based Working with a client who are looking for a Data Governance Lead to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of data governance capabilities.This role will reporting directly into the Director of Data Management and will be heavily involved … in defining and executing the data governance initiatives within the data strategy Data Governance Lead, key skills: Ability to implement data governance capabilities Strong understanding of data quality and MDM Experience configuring and managing data governance applications - ideally Aperture Data Governance Studio Proven-track record of developing and maintaining data governance … frameworks Can formulate data quality standards Line management experience Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best More ❯

Head of Data Governance - 18 month initial contract - Exeter (at least 1 day per week onsite) - £600 per day pay (Inside IR35)** Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be eligible and happy to undergo SC clearance. The Head of Data Governance works with the Chief Data and Information Officer (CDIO) and Data Governance Group (DGG) providing … strategic oversight and leadership in all aspects of environmental data governance and use. They ensure high standards and trust are maintained in-line with regulations and ethical requirements. In this role, you will: Work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental data governance throughout the organisation Set environmental data governance … policies, frameworks and standards, and ensure monitoring of adherence to these Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues, and co-ordinating with data owners to accept or resolve them Act as a senior advisor on the best practice of data security development, in accordance with the data enterprise architecture Advocate More ❯

Job Title: Data Governance Manager Location: Hybrid/Exter (Must be on site at least once/week) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance The Role: Work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental data governance throughout the organisation Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks and standards, and ensure monitoring of adherence to these Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues, and co-ordinating with data owners to accept or resolve them Act as a senior advisor on the best practice of data security … development, in accordance with the data enterprise architecture Advocate improved environmental data risk management and practices within the organisation Encourage better data literacy and understanding of environmental data governance within the organisation Have excellent stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities Lead the implementation of the Environmental Data Strategy and implement the necessary governance required for effective More ❯

Job Title: Data Governance Manager Location: Hybrid/Exter (Must be on site at least once/week) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £600/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance The Role: Work with the CDIO and Data Governance Group to provide strategic oversight of environmental data governance throughout the organisation Set environmental data governance policies, frameworks and standards, and ensure monitoring of adherence to these Be accountable for understanding and managing the organisational environmental data risks and issues, and co-ordinating with data owners to accept or resolve them Act as a senior advisor on the best practice of data security … development, in accordance with the data enterprise architecture Advocate improved environmental data risk management and practices within the organisation Encourage better data literacy and understanding of environmental data governance within the organisation Have excellent stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities Lead the implementation of the Environmental Data Strategy and implement the necessary governance required for effective More ❯

in their search for a ServiceNow Architect. In this role you with a pivotal role in shaping the future of the project by designing and maintain a CSDM-compliant data strategy. You'll support the client through the go live and business adoption stage. Key Responsibilities: Be apart of the delivery of a legacy system upgrade and supporting clients … through the go live stage and business adoption. Develop and implement a Common Service Data Model (CSDM)-compliant data strategy. Define and execute technology changes for sustainable and accurate ServiceNow data. Lead governance activities to ensure high-quality and timely outputs. Represent Data Services to internal and external stakeholders, including regulators. Skills and Experience: Extensive experience in More ❯

in their search for a ServiceNow Architect. In this role you with a pivotal role in shaping the future of the project by designing and maintain a CSDM-compliant data strategy. You'll support the client through the go live and business adoption stage. Key Responsibilities: Be apart of the delivery of a legacy system upgrade and supporting clients … through the go live stage and business adoption. Develop and implement a Common Service Data Model (CSDM)-compliant data strategy. Define and execute technology changes for sustainable and accurate ServiceNow data. Lead governance activities to ensure high-quality and timely outputs. Represent Data Services to internal and external stakeholders, including regulators. Skills and Experience: Extensive experience in More ❯

Job Title: Senior Data Strategist Day Rate: £400 per day Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite in Victoria Contract Type: 3-month contract (initial) Working Pattern: 4-5 days per week (preference for 4) Overview We're working with a leading creative agency to find an experienced Senior Data Strategist to support a new client engagement … move into a long-term, retained relationship. This is a key test period for our client, and the strategist will play a critical role in proving the value of data-led decision-making for campaign optimisation and business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead the setup and implementation of the data strategy for a new promotional campaign running through … and forecasts commercial impact (e.g., open rates linked to revenue). Create measurement strategies to track performance across email, website, and other digital channels. Work closely with the customer strategy team to define audience segments, develop personalisation approaches, and support campaign targeting. Be responsible for campaign monitoring, reporting and continuous optimisation of one key campaign initially. Support an additional More ❯

ours are seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst, with active enhanced DV clearance , to undertake an initial 12-month contract engagement.In this role you will help shape and implement data standards and governance across the organisation, working with teams across architecture, product, and information management to align policy with data strategy.This role is outside IR35, with occasional London … on-site working requirements. Experience requirements & Responsibilities: Develop and support data standards (labelling, lineage, discovery). Ensure policies are embedded across data architecture and platforms. Collaborate to drive interoperability and consistent governance. Experience with data standards, modelling, and interoperability. Ability to explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder engagement and self-management skills. Familiarity with … cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and public sector data practices. Experience with metadata tools, ontologies, data platforms (e.g. lakes, meshes). Use of tools like Visio, Sparx, or frameworks like TOGAF. Knowledge of technical specs, data catalogues, and standards assurance. If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to More ❯

Data Platform Testing & Data Migration Team (Multiple Roles) We are hiring for several positions within our clients Data Platform Testing and Migration team to support key Data Platform and Data Migration initiatives within the Bank. These roles will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of testing activities (including UAT, SIT, and Data Migration Testing) while ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The successful candidates will work closely with Business and Technology teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that meet project goals and business expectations. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy and Planning Contribute to the creation and documentation of end-to-end Test Strategies … for Data Platform and Data Migration programmes, ensuring alignment with project objectives and business needs. Develop and manage test plans covering Functional, System Integration (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Data Migration Testing phases. Identify testing risks and implement mitigation strategies. Test Execution and Defect Management Coordinate the full UAT lifecycle from planning to execution and stakeholder More ❯

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our client within the central government, who are seeking a Interim Head of Data Governance on an initial 18 month assignment. Location: Exeter (hybrid) About the role: You will be responsible for the implementation of the Data Strategy and implement the necessary governance required for effective design and delivery of the … client's products and services. The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a proven background in Head of Data Governance, along with the following qualifications: Skills and Experience: Experience of setting up data governance policies, frameworks and standards, and ensure monitoring of adherence to these. Experience of providing strategic oversight of data governance throughout … the organisation. Knowledge of leading the development and implementation of assurance processes and set up reporting to the Data Governance Group. More ❯

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Data Governance to join a UK Gov department on a contract basis, 18+ months, hybrid working in Exeter Essential skills: Lead the implementation of the Environmental Data Strategy Implement the necessary governance required for effective design and delivery of products and services (including those using AI). Ensure appropriate … environmental data governance frameworks, standards and principles Lead on the development and implementation of assurance processes Elligibe to undergo SC Clearance Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the More ❯