1 to 25 of 46 Permanent Data Governance Jobs in Yorkshire

About Us At Oakland, we help businesses unlock the power of their data. Whether it's strategy, governance, engineering, analytics, or AI, we work with our clients to turn data into real, impactful results. Our team is made up of friendly, hands-on experts who love solving problems and making a difference. We don't just advise, we … work with a diverse range of clients across all sorts of industries including Utilities, Telecommunications, Media, Financial Services, Public Sector, and many more! Our projects range from multi-year data transformations to specific, shorter-term assignments, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to diversify your skillset. We meet high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. … the journey. In April 2025, Oakland was acquired by Softcat, a leading provider of IT infrastructure services to corporate and public sectors. By combining Oakland's deep expertise in data and AI consulting with Softcat's extensive portfolio and market presence, we can deliver unparalleled value and innovation to our clients. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our More ❯

Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy Location: East Yorkshire Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience ContractType: PermanentWe’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity … for a Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring that data from systems such as SAP, Salesforce and factory production feeds is connected, structured and leveraged for meaningful insight.The Senior Data Engineer will take ownership of developing and integrating data pipelines across the business, supporting enterprise reporting and enabling smart … decision-making through Power BI and Azure-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure Data ecosystem Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating sources such as SAP, Salesforce and production systems Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into structured, reliable data models More ❯

Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy Location: East Yorkshire Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience ContractType: Permanent We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. This is an excellent … opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring that data from systems such as SAP, Salesforce and factory production feeds is connected, structured and leveraged for meaningful insight. The Senior Data Engineer will take ownership of developing and integrating data pipelines across the business, supporting enterprise reporting and … enabling smart decision-making through Power BI and Azure-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure Data ecosystem Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating sources such as SAP, Salesforce and production systems Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into structured, reliable data More ❯

Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager – Sheffield (Hybrid) – Permanent Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site) Type: Permanent Sector: Consultancy/Financial Services/Data & Analytics Salary: Competitive + package The Opportunity We’re partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager for their growing Data & Analytics practice. This … role offers the chance to make a real impact with high-profile clients in the financial services sector by shaping and embedding effective data risk and control frameworks that strengthen governance and regulatory compliance. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to business, risk, compliance, and technology teams — ensuring that data is properly governed, controlled, and aligned … with enterprise and regulatory expectations. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement data risk and control frameworks, including the design of key control indicators (KCIs). Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, usage, access, and retention. Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions to ensure consistent regulatory alignment. Translate governance policies and standards into operational More ❯

Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager – Sheffield (Hybrid) – Permanent Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site) Type: Permanent Sector: Consultancy/Financial Services/Data & Analytics Salary: Competitive + package The Opportunity We’re partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager for their growing Data & Analytics practice. This … role offers the chance to make a real impact with high-profile clients in the financial services sector by shaping and embedding effective data risk and control frameworks that strengthen governance and regulatory compliance. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to business, risk, compliance, and technology teams — ensuring that data is properly governed, controlled, and aligned … with enterprise and regulatory expectations. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement data risk and control frameworks, including the design of key control indicators (KCIs). Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, usage, access, and retention. Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions to ensure consistent regulatory alignment. Translate governance policies and standards into operational More ❯

Data Protection Consultant – Sheffield (Hybrid) – Permanent Location: Sheffield (2–3 days on-site per week) Type: Permanent Sector: Consultancy/Data & Analytics Salary: Competitive + benefits The Opportunity Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in Data & Analytics, is looking for a Data Protection Consultant to join their growing team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity … for a data-focused professional who’s passionate about helping organisations protect and govern their most valuable asset — their data. You’ll be responsible for shaping and implementing data protection strategies that align with broader governance frameworks, ensuring clients meet compliance obligations while embedding ethical and secure data practices into their operations. Key Responsibilities Partner with … clients to design and implement practical data protection strategies across the enterprise. Review and improve existing data control processes, tools, and governance models to ensure operational efficiency. Support the creation and rollout of policies, procedures, and standards around data privacy, retention, and security. Lead workshops and stakeholder interviews to assess data risk exposure and link More ❯

Data Protection Consultant – Sheffield (Hybrid) – Permanent Location: Sheffield (2–3 days on-site per week) Type: Permanent Sector: Consultancy/Data & Analytics Salary: Competitive + benefits The Opportunity Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in Data & Analytics, is looking for a Data Protection Consultant to join their growing team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity … for a data-focused professional who’s passionate about helping organisations protect and govern their most valuable asset — their data. You’ll be responsible for shaping and implementing data protection strategies that align with broader governance frameworks, ensuring clients meet compliance obligations while embedding ethical and secure data practices into their operations. Key Responsibilities Partner with … clients to design and implement practical data protection strategies across the enterprise. Review and improve existing data control processes, tools, and governance models to ensure operational efficiency. Support the creation and rollout of policies, procedures, and standards around data privacy, retention, and security. Lead workshops and stakeholder interviews to assess data risk exposure and link More ❯

About Us At Oakland, we help businesses unlock the power of their data. Whether it's data strategy, governance, engineering, analytics, or AI, we work with our clients to turn data into real, impactful results. Our team is made up of friendly, hands on experts who love solving problems and making a difference. We don't just … work with a diverse range of clients across all sorts of industries including Utilities, Telecommunications, Media, Financial Services, Public Sector, and many more! Our projects range from multi year data transformations to specific, shorter term assignments, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to diversify your skillset. We meet high standards for social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. … the journey. In April 2025, Oakland was acquired by Softcat, a leading provider of IT infrastructure services to corporate and public sectors. By combining Oakland's deep expertise in data and AI consulting with Softcat's extensive portfolio and market presence, we can deliver unparalleled value and innovation to our clients. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our More ❯

Your new company This is a pivotal opportunity to join the Data and Innovation division of a large complex organisation leading the delivery of SAM (Supervisory Analytics and Metrics)-a transformative programme enhancing supervisory decision-making through advanced data and analytics. You will architect and implement cloud-native data solutions aligned with the organisation's enterprise cloud … Model. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape the future of supervisory technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Your new role Define and implement the data engineering strategy aligned with business and technology goals. Lead development of data ingestion, quality, and metadata pipelines powering SAM's supervisory tools. Deliver scalable, secure, and production-ready … data platforms using Azure and Databricks. Collaborate across Technology and DAT to integrate SAM solutions into the organisations Enterprise Data Platform (EDP). Champion CI/CD, DevOps, data governance and federated development within the PRA's Hub & Spoke model. Mentor and coach data engineers on Azure tooling, pipeline management, coding practices, and design principles. More ❯

Your new company This is a pivotal opportunity to join the Data and Innovation division of a large complex organisation leading the delivery of SAM (Supervisory Analytics and Metrics)-a transformative programme enhancing supervisory decision-making through advanced data and analytics. You will architect and implement cloud-native data solutions aligned with the organisation's enterprise cloud … Model. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape the future of supervisory technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Your new role Define and implement the data engineering strategy aligned with business and technology goals. Lead development of data ingestion, quality, and metadata pipelines powering SAM's supervisory tools. Deliver scalable, secure, and production-ready … data platforms using Azure and Databricks. Collaborate across Technology and DAT to integrate SAM solutions into the organisations Enterprise Data Platform (EDP). Champion CI/CD, DevOps, data governance and federated development within the PRA's Hub & Spoke model. Mentor and coach data engineers on Azure tooling, pipeline management, coding practices, and design principles. More ❯

Data Engineer £60,000 – £75,000 Hybrid (1 day per week in Leeds) My client is an established and fast-growing e-commerce business based in the heart of Leeds. Over the past few years, they’ve invested heavily in digital transformation and are now entering a new phase of growth — building a modern, data-driven foundation to … power decision-making across every part of the business. They’re now looking for an experienced Data Engineer to help design and implement their new data environment from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to shape the architecture, tooling, and best practices within a company that’s genuinely open to new ideas and technology choices. The … Role Reporting to the Head of Technology, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining the company’s data infrastructure and pipelines. This is very much a greenfield environment — the business is currently operating on a serverless setup with plans to implement Snowflake as their data warehouse and lake. You’ll play a key role in designing and More ❯

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 More ❯

multiple business functions. About the Senior Automation Expert As the Senior Automation Expert, you will play a strategic and hands-on role in enhancing the company’s automation and data capabilities. Working as part of the IT leadership function, you will design and deliver scalable digital solutions that enable smarter decision-making and improved operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include … Developing and executing the strategy for analytics, automation, and AI in alignment with business priorities. Leading the delivery of dashboards, data models, and AI-driven process improvements. Acting as the key contact for automation and AI initiatives across the organisation. Championing data-led decision-making and the adoption of self-service analytics. We are seeking individuals who can … demonstrate: 4+ years’ experience in data architecture, automation, or AI solution development. Expertise with Microsoft Power Platform , Power Automate , and Copilot Studio . Strong understanding of cloud-based environments (Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks). Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. Automation | AI | Data Analytics | Machine Learning | Power BI | Power Automate | Copilot Studio More ❯

Data Solutions Architect Huddersfield or Lancashire (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site per week)Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Are you ready to architect the next generation of data-driven solutions We're looking for a Data Solutions Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping how our client harnesses data, automation … to power smarter decisions, stronger performance. As part of the UK IT Senior Leadership Team, you'll be both a strategic influencer and a hands on technical expert, guiding data strategy, designing modern architectures, and delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power BI/Fabric, Azure, and Power Platform (Power Apps & Power Automate). This is a unique … opportunity to lead innovation while remaining deeply connected to the technology that makes it possible. As Data Solutions Architect you will: Define and deliver the UK data and analytics strategy in alignment with business goals. Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures using the Microsoft stack. Champion the use of self-service analytics and promote a More ❯

Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. … pace that suits you.The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way … through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI , and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics More ❯

Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. … pace that suits you.The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way … through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI , and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics More ❯

Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. … pace that suits you.The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way … through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI , and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics More ❯

Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. … pace that suits you.The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way … through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI , and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics More ❯

Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. … pace that suits you.The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way … through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI , and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics More ❯

Trainee Data Scientist - No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. … pace that suits you.The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way … through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI , and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics More ❯

Senior Data Analyst Location: Leeds | Full-Time | Department: Data & Analytics Reports to: Head of Data Are you passionate about turning data into insights that drive real business impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and curiosity are celebrated? We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our growing Data & Analytics team and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making across the organisation. What You’ll Be Doing As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our data strategy — transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, build powerful dashboards in Power BI … and help optimise our data infrastructure. Your key responsibilities will include: Data Analysis & Insight Delivery Collecting, cleaning, and analysing large datasets from multiple sources Creating advanced Power BI dashboards and reports to support strategic decisions Conducting statistical and trend analysis to drive operational improvements Data Warehouse Management Designing and maintaining ETL processes and scalable data models More ❯

Senior Data Analyst Location: Leeds | Full-Time | Department: Data & Analytics Reports to: Head of Data Are you passionate about turning data into insights that drive real business impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation and curiosity are celebrated? We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our growing Data & Analytics team and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making across the organisation. What You’ll Be Doing As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of our data strategy — transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, build powerful dashboards in Power BI … and help optimise our data infrastructure. Your key responsibilities will include: Data Analysis & Insight Delivery Collecting, cleaning, and analysing large datasets from multiple sources Creating advanced Power BI dashboards and reports to support strategic decisions Conducting statistical and trend analysis to drive operational improvements Data Warehouse Management Designing and maintaining ETL processes and scalable data models More ❯

SAP Data Migration Consultant/Senior Consultant £60,000 - £85,000 Hybrid (On client sites as and when required) We are seeking an SAP Data Migration Consultant to join a leading consulting firm, playing a key role in SAP S/4HANA migration projects. You will work closely with functional and technical teams to ensure the successful extraction … transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from legacy systems into SAP environments. This role will focus on delivering high-quality data migration solutions using SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services (BODS), and other SAP data management tools. Key Responsibilities Execute end-to-end data migration strategies for SAP S/4HANA and related SAP systems. … Use SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services (BODS), LSMW, and LTMC to manage data extraction, transformation, and loading. Collaborate with functional teams to define data mapping, cleansing, and validation processes. Identify and resolve data quality issues, ensuring smooth migration. Support data reconciliation and validation post-migration to ensure integrity. Work closely with business stakeholders to More ❯

MDM Architect - Data, SCD, Cloud, Riversand, Informatica MDM - Full Time, On Site A large global organisation are looking for a MDM Architect to design scalable MDM solutions for Product data and Customer, Supplier, Location, Employee etc ensuring alignment with business needs and data governance standards. This is a full-time, permanent position. The role will be … worked full time on site in Leeds. Key Responsibilities/Skills Lead the data modelling efforts for Product entities including Item, Variant, Product Hierarchy, Pricing, Attributes, and Relationships. Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data standards, taxonomies, and hierarchies for product data. Integrate PIM systems with MDM platforms and downstream applications (eg, ERP, CRM, data platform). … Define and implement data quality rules, match & merge logic, and survivorship strategies. Drive SCD (Slowly Changing Dimensions) strategies where applicable, especially for product life cycle management. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure data stewardship, workflow orchestration, and data governance are Embedded in MDM processes. Lead initiatives to improve data quality, including profiling, cleansing, monitoring More ❯

Data Architect Location: Remote (occasional travel to York, 1–2 times per month) Contract Length: 6 months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: Immediate WRK digital is proud to partner with a highly recognisable and trusted UK brand to recruit an experienced Data Architect for an exciting new contract opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a … thriving Data function at the forefront of modern technology and innovation. We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of the intelligent data architecture. This role is pivotal in shaping how data is structured, integrated, and leveraged across the organisation to drive Machine Learning, AI, research and analytics. … As a Data Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data standards, build scalable data models, and ensure robust data governance. You will be responsible for evaluating emerging technologies, optimising data flows, and enabling secure, high-quality data access across platforms. Key Competencies: Experience of Developing and implementing data modelling More ❯