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Job Title: Data Governance Manager Location: Crewe, 2 days onsite per week Remuneration: Daily rate up to £325 Contract Details: 6 month contract Are you a data governance enthusiast ready to take charge? Our client is on the lookout for a proactive Data Governance Manager to lead and embed essential data governance practices across the organization. This is a pivotal role that ensures data is accurate, secure, and used responsibly while acting as a vital link between technical teams and business stakeholders. If you have a passion for data and exceptional communication skills, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks … policies, and standards. Lead data stewardship initiatives to guarantee data quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to identify data needs, challenges, and opportunities. Define and facilitate data governance and quality forums, working groups, and steering committees. Monitor and report on data governance metrics, risks, and issues to senior More ❯

Data Governance and Quality Expert Bedford £60,000 per annum Fixed Term – Contract Full Time About the Role Are you passionate about data governance and quality? bpha is seeking a Data Governance and Quality Expert to lead the development and implementation of data governance and data quality frameworks across our organisation. … This is a pivotal role, providing expert guidance, designing and delivering training, and engaging with senior leaders to embed best practices and ensure data is treated as a strategic asset. As a Data Governance and Quality Expert, you will be: Acting as the go-to expert for data governance and data quality, influencing and … supporting senior leaders to adopt best practices. Developing, assessing, and implementing data governance and data quality frameworks, policies, and standards. Defining and promoting clear roles and responsibilities for data ownership and stewardship. Designing and delivering engaging training programmes to increase awareness and capability across the organisation. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating workshops and gathering feedback. More ❯

Data Governance and Quality Expert Bedford £60,000 per annum Fixed Term Contract Full Time About the Role Are you passionate about data governance and quality? bpha is seeking aData Governance and Quality Expertto lead the development and implementation of data governance and data quality frameworks across our organisation. This is a … pivotal role, providing expert guidance, designing and delivering training, and engaging with senior leaders to embed best practices and ensure data is treated as a strategic asset. As a Data Governance and Quality Expert, you will be: Acting as the go-to expert for data governance and data quality, influencing and supporting senior leaders … to adopt best practices. Developing, assessing, and implementing data governance and data quality frameworks, policies, and standards. Defining and promoting clear roles and responsibilities for data ownership and stewardship. Designing and delivering engaging training programmes to increase awareness and capability across the organisation. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating workshops and gathering feedback. Establishing and monitoring More ❯

Data Governance Implementation Manager Salary: £75,000- £82,000 + Bonus, 30 + days holiday, double matched pension scheme & PHC Employment Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract Location: Bournemouth - Hybrid working (once a month onsite) Industry: Financial ServicesA leading Financial Services business are seeking a highly experienced Data Governance Implementation Manager to join a newly formed … Data team. Reporting to the Head of Data, this pivotal role will drive the implementation of our data governance strategy, ensuring our data is accurate, secure, consistent, and compliant with regulatory standards. You will work across business and technical teams to embed best practices in data ownership, quality, metadata management, and stewardship. This is … a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for someone passionate about data and its role in driving business value and regulatory compliance. Data Governance Implementation Manager Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Collaborate with business units to define data domains, ownership models, and critical data elements. Lead More ❯

Data Architect + £550 to £572 per day + 6 month initial contract + Inside IR35 + Hybrid working at Telford Project Overview: The Preventative Risking (PR) team within RIS is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Data architect responsibilities: A data architect designs and builds data models … to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation, as defined by chief data architects. At this role level, you will: * design, support and provide guidance for the upgrade, management, decommission and archive of data in compliance with data policy * provide input into data dictionaries * define and maintain the data technology architecture, including metadata … integration and business intelligence or data warehouse architecture Communicating between the technical and non-technical Level: working Working is the second of 4 ascending skill levels You can: * communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders * support and host discussions within a multidisciplinary team, with potentially difficult dynamics * be an advocate for the team externally, and can manage differing More ❯

Data Architect + 550 to 572 per day + 6 month initial contract + Inside IR35 + Hybrid working at Telford Project Overview: The Preventative Risking (PR) team within RIS is responsible for managing the risking and compliance referral processes for Self-Assessment (SA) registrations. Data architect responsibilities: A data architect designs and builds data models … to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation, as defined by chief data architects. At this role level, you will: design, support and provide guidance for the upgrade, management, decommission and archive of data in compliance with data policy provide input into data dictionaries define and maintain the data technology architecture, including metadata … integration and business intelligence or data warehouse architecture Communicating between the technical and non-technical Level: working Working is the second of 4 ascending skill levels You can: communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders support and host discussions within a multidisciplinary team, with potentially difficult dynamics be an advocate for the team externally, and can manage differing More ❯

Enterprise Data Architect/Senior Solution Data Architect/Head of Data Arcitecture Data is responsible for shaping, governing, and enabling data-centric solution design across the clients global technology landscape. The role ensures that all data and analytics solutions align to enterprise architecture principles, support the North Star vision, and deliver business value … connected, and governed data. Working across programmes such as UNIFY (SAP S/4HANA), Integrated Supply Chain (Blue Yonder), and Sales Excellence (Salesforce CGC), the role bridges business strategy, data architecture, and solution delivery to ensure a unified enterprise data fabric and analytics capability. Key Accountability's Solution Leadership Lead end-to-end data solution design across … global initiatives, ensuring consistency with enterprise data architecture standards and integration principles. Translate business and information requirements into scalable, secure, and performant data solutions leveraging the enterprise platforms (Azure, Databricks, Power BI, SAP BTP, Salesforce, etc.). Ensure data models, pipelines, and analytics solutions are built with reuse, interoperability, and data quality in mind. Enterprise Alignment More ❯

Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Solution Data Architect, an initial 6-month contract working inside of IR35, fully remote. This is a critical role that will lead the ongoing development of our Business Data logical model and support key strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the ongoing development and evolution of the … Business Data logical model. Collaborate closely with teams responsible for physical model development. Support ongoing design work and delivery of inflight activities using Microsoft information architecture. Contribute to ERP implementation projects and data migration activities. Ensure data governance and compliance standards are maintained throughout all initiatives. Core Requirements Data Modelling Expertise Strong experience in developing … and maintaining logical and conceptual data models Microsoft Information Architecture: Solid understanding of Microsoft Purview and related data governance tools ERP Implementation: Hands-on experience with ERP implementations, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) Data Migration: Proven experience in planning and executing complex data migration activities. Additional Core Data Architect Skills Database Technologies: Proficiency in More ❯

Job Summary The Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation maintains a robust and effective data control environment. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing data control frameworks that mitigate data-related risks across data quality, access, usage, retention, and movement. This position works closely with Data Risk Stewards, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk functions to ensure alignment with data governance policies, regulatory expectations, and internal standards. The role requires strong analytical capability, governance acumen, and the ability to influence stakeholders across business and technology functions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement a comprehensive data control monitoring strategy aligned with enterprise data governance policies and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain a data risk and control framework , ensuring effective management of data quality, access, retention, and movement risks. Partner with Data Risk Stewards and business data owners to define and embed key controls across critical data processes. Monitor and assess the effectiveness of data management More ❯

Position: Analytics Engineer Location: London (hybrid 3 times a week)Department: ITType: 3 months rolling contractOutside IR35 The client is seeking an experienced Analytics Engineer to join its Data & Analytics team. The role focuses on building scalable data pipelines, transforming raw data into clean, reusable datasets, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities Design and … build data products, with proficiency throughout the data lifecycle. Develop robust data models through close collaboration with business users and the engineering team. Partner with senior management, operational leads, and other stakeholders, coaching and supporting a data-driven culture, including KPI definition and reporting frameworks. Accountable for data extraction, transforming JSON & XML, utlising high experience … within metadata management. Collaborate with data engineers to develop data, enrich product design and integrate data for predictive models or machine learning. Deliver well-defined, transformed, tested, documented, and code-reviewed datasets for analysis. Evaluate and recommend improvements in data flow, influencing and supporting architects and engineers. To work independently and to manage multiple data More ❯

A well-known and highly prestigious charity organisation based in London is seeking to recruit a Head of Data Technology for an initial 6 month contract to enable and support a large programme of work taking place.The Head of Data Technology will be accountable for the design, implementation, roll out and continuous improvement of fit-for-purpose data and data technology services and solutions. You'll provide leadership, direction, coaching and functional support to Technology data teams, and you'll work closely with senior data directors and the CTO across the charity to ensure that data initiatives can support and enable the direction and execution of the charity's data strategies and … maximise the value of their contribution. Essential skills - Strong experience with Snowflake and PowerBI. Proven track record of building, leading and developing cross-functional teams to drive value from data in large complex organisations. Experience of data enablement with experience of supporting a large migration from the current CRM to Salesforce as a key programme of work. Strong More ❯

AWS Data Architect - London/Remote - £500/pd Please note - this role will require you to be UK based with the unrestricted right to work in the UK. You must be willing to work on-site in London as required. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to design, develop, and govern our enterprise … data landscape. This is a critical role in shaping our data strategy, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and security across multiple platforms and systems. If you thrive on building robust data ecosystems and delivering impactful solutions, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures. Define and enforce … data governance standards, including data quality and metadata management. Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business objectives. Oversee data integration, ETL/ELT processes, and pipeline orchestration. Optimize data storage solutions across relational, NoSQL, and data lake environments. Leverage AWS data platforms and services to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Stay More ❯

Data Solution Architect - Conceptual Data Models, Data Vault 2.0, Azure Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35) London/Hybrid 6 Months My client is an instantly recognisable Insurance brand who urgently require a Data Solution Architect with expertise in Conceptual Data Modelling, Solution Architecture specifically within Data, exceptional stakeholder management skills and experience … of implementing Data Vault 2.0 to join a business-critical Programme ASAP.Your CV will need to clearly state how you are involved in the process of leading/managing/maintaining/uplifted/improving Conceptual Data Models, as well as where you have implemented Data Vault 2.0. Key Requirements: Proven expertise in Data Solution Architecture … working on large, complex Data Programmes Strong experience of Conceptual Data Models (leading/managing/maintaining/uplifted/improving Conceptual Data Models) Strong knowledge of MS Azure stack (including Data Factory (ADF), Data Lake Storage, SQL, Azure ML and Power BI) Proven experience with Snowflake Architecture, including DevOps integration and CI/CD More ❯

Data Retention Manager – Information Lifecycle Management Location: UK (Sheffield/Birmingham) About the Role: Our client, a global leader in IT services and consulting , is seeking a Data Retention Manager. The role is responsible for ensuring that the full lifecycle of records —from creation and storage through to timely disposition—meets all legal, regulatory, and business requirements . … This is a pivotal position within the Data Management and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) function, ensuring that data is governed, controlled, and retained in line with UK regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum , representing business interests across wider data management governance forums. Ensure controls are designed, implemented, and operating … effectively to mitigate data risk. Monitor and report on key data quality metrics and data storage control indicators . Partner with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business Units to embed robust data retention practices. Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory retention schedules and ensure compliance across the bank. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone More ❯

Senior Data Architect Our client is currently undergoing a major digital transformation with data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background within cloud technologies, data governance & data architecture. They are looking to appoint a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of their enterprise data engineering strategy. This is a strategic … high-impact role where you will work closely with the Data Systems Manager to ensure that all solutions meet the data governance standards and cybersecurity requirements. You will work across all areas of the enterprise to deliver and maintain the Digital Services strategy. Hybrid working – 2 days Outside IR35 Key skills/experience Significant experience in data … Microsoft Fabric and Dataverse. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. Experience in designing modular architecture and master data management. Key responsibilities Designing & implementing scalable/secure, compliant data solutions across cloud environments. Developing data models and ensuring alignment with architectural standards. Taking the leading for More ❯

I'm currently working on an exciting opportunity with a leading financial institution in London, who are looking to hire a Risk & Finance Data Governance Analyst (AVP level) to join their growing EMEA Data Office. This role plays a key part in supporting the firm's BCBS239 programme, focusing on improving data governance across Risk … and Finance domains. The rate is £500 inside IR35 and 3 days in office (London) Key Requirements: Strong experience in data governance, data quality, and metadata management Solid understanding of BCBS239 and regulatory reporting (e.g. LCR, COREP, PRA110) Exposure to Risk and Finance data domains Hands-on experience with tools like Collibra, SQL, Python, or VBA … Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders Experience working in regulated financial environments This is a great opportunity to join a team at the forefront of data-led transformation, with strong growth plans and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture. Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain More ❯

Contract Role – Data AWS Engineer – Northampton/Hybrid – 6 months – Inside IR35 7+ years of experienced in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and architectures on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. Skilled in scalable, reliable, and efficient data solutions, often using AWS services like S3, Redshift, EMR, Glue, and Kinesis. This involves designing ETL processes … ensuring data security, and collaborating with other teams for data analysis and business requirements Role Overview: Job Title: Data AWS Engineer Location: Northampton (hybrid: 2-3 days in office) Contract Type: Contract Duration: 6 months Key Responsibilities: Designing and Building Data Pipelines: Creating and implementing data pipelines to move data between different systems and … applications on AWS. Data Warehouse Management: Designing, building, and maintaining data warehouses using AWS services like Redshift. ETL Process Development: Developing and maintaining Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to move and transform data. Data Governance and Security: Implementing data governance and security policies for data storage and processing. Collaboration and Communication: Working with More ❯

Governance and Reporting Manager Inside IR35 Hybrid, Birmingham Our financial client is seeking a skilled Governance & Reporting Manager to lead their Data Governance and Reporting team . This pivotal role involves working across all lines of business and infrastructure functions to ensure the clients data risk, control, and issue profile is accurately measured, monitored, and … reported. The successful candidate will also oversee assurance activities, promoting best practices and alignment with global data standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Data Governance & Reporting team to deliver clear, accurate insights on data risk and controls. Collaborate across business units to ensure consistent governance practices. Review and enhance assurance activities to align with global standards. … Drive continuous improvement in data governance reporting. Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in data governance, risk, or reporting within financial services. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and global data standards. More ❯

Data Architect - Contract We are seeking a skilled Data Architect to lead the design, development, and oversight of our enterprise-wide data infrastructure. This role plays a key part in defining our data strategy and ensuring high standards of data quality, accessibility, and security across multiple systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will be a … strategic thinker with strong expertise in modern data architectures and data governance practices. Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience as a Data Architect or in a similar senior data-focused role. Extensive experience with various data modelling techniques and tools. Deep understanding of different data storage solutions (e.g., relational, NoSQL, data lakes … and their appropriate use cases. Strong knowledge of data integration patterns, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline orchestration. Experience with AWS data platforms and their respective data services. Solid understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, metadata management, and access control. Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and More ❯

Data Quality Manager- 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days per week on-site in either Birmingham or Sheffield Contract Type: 6-month contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Data Quality Manager to join a leading UK bank on a 6-month contract. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, consistency … and integrity of data across the organisation, supporting the delivery of reliable banking services and compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Support the implementation and enforcement of the data quality governance framework across the UK banking business. Define and maintain data quality rules and controls to ensure key data sets meet required standards and effectively … manage data risk. Conduct root cause analysis of systemic or recurring data quality issues, identifying corrective and preventative actions. Perform thematic reviews to assess cross-functional data quality issues impacting multiple business areas or regulatory processes. Collaborate with Data Owners, Stewards, and Risk teams to enhance overall data governance and reporting accuracy. Provide insight More ❯

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Migration Engineer to lead the transition of data from a legacy application to a modern SaaS platform. This role demands hands-on technical expertise in managing both structured and unstructured data, designing robust mapping strategies, and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of migrated data. The ideal candidate will have prior … experience with real estate software systems, enabling them to navigate property-related data structures effectively and contribute to a seamless migration process. Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Mapping Analyse legacy data sources (structured and unstructured) and design comprehensive mapping rules aligned with the target SaaS platform. Collaborate with Data Governance, business stakeholders, and technical teams to … define transformation logic and ensure business alignment. Data Migration Execution Develop, configure, and execute migration scripts, ETL pipelines, or tools to extract, transform, and load data. Validate migration outputs against business and technical requirements. Identify, document, and resolve data quality and consistency issues. Data Quality & Governance Profile legacy datasets to detect anomalies, duplicates, and incomplete records. More ❯

Job summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Operations to lead the operational delivery of the South West Secure Data Environment (SWSDE) . This regional initiative enables safe, ethical, and trusted access to health and care data for research and innovation across the South West. The postholder will provide senior operational leadership, ensuring that the … SWSDE runs effectively, efficiently, and in full compliance with NHS and national policy frameworks. The role involves managing complex processes and teams across governance, technical, and research functions, ensuring that the environment delivers measurable benefits to the NHS, researchers, and ultimately patients. You will have significant responsibility for budget management, contractual oversight, and cross-system governance. This position requires … and understands that strong, transparent processes are essential for success. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide operational leadership and management of the South West Secure Data Environment (SWSDE), ensuring effective end-to-end delivery of research workflows. Design, implement, and maintain robust operational processes supporting data access, governance, and researcher engagement. Coordinate cross More ❯

We are seeking an experienced Head of Data to lead the data vision, strategy, and governance framework for a high-profile science and technology organisation. This role offers the opportunity to shape how data is leveraged to drive innovation, insight, and decision-making in a complex and fast-moving environment. Security Clearance: SC Required (sole UK … Rate to Candidate: £1084 per day day Contract Length: 12 months Location: Porton Down (Salisbury) or Portsdown West (Fareham) – hybrid with occasional site visits The Role As Head of Data, you will: Define and deliver the organisation’s data vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap. Establish robust data governance and assurance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory … statutory, and organisational requirements. Build and lead high-performing data teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. Represent the organisation at senior levels, providing advice and guidance on data capability, policy, and best practice. Engage with external partners across industry, academia, and government to leverage expertise, enhance capability, and share knowledge. Translate strategic vision into actionable initiatives More ❯

Databricks Data Engineer £500 - £600 per day Outside IR35 We're partnering with a leading online retail company that's transforming the way data and real-time intelligence shape customer experiences. Their mission is to harness cutting-edge data and streaming technologies to drive smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and create personalised journeys for millions of shoppers worldwide. … The Role As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and optimising the backbone of the company's data platform. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining large-scale, real-time data pipelines that power analytics, machine learning, and operational systems across the business. You'll collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and analytics teams to ensure the platform delivers reliable, high-quality, and compliant data at scale. This is a hands-on engineering role that blends software craftsmanship with data architecture expertise. Key responsibilities: Design and implement high-throughput data streaming solutions using Kafka, Flink, or Confluent. Build and maintain scalable backend systems in Python or More ❯

Data Retention Manager - 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days per week on-site in either Birmingham or Sheffield Contract Type: 6-month contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 We are seeking a highly skilled Data Retention Manager to join a leading UK bank on a 6-month contract. This role is integral to ensuring that the complete … lifecycle of records - from creation and storage through to timely disposition - complies with all relevant legal, regulatory, and business retention requirements across the UK bank. Key Responsibilities: Ensure data retention controls are effectively designed, implemented, and operating to mitigate data and compliance risks. Lead the UK Data Retention Governance Forum , driving alignment and oversight across business … areas. Represent UK business data retention interests across broader data management and governance forums . Monitor and report on key data quality metrics and data storage control indicators , identifying areas for improvement. Support the development and execution of data retention strategies and policies , ensuring adherence to regulatory and operational standards. Collaborate with Legal, Compliance More ❯