Senior Data Professional &ernance Lead required for a National organisation£700 per day
6-month Contract (Umbrella only)
Hybrid Your newpanyWe are a well‑established national organisation undergoing a significant transformation of our digital, data and information landscape. As part of a major modernisation programme, we are investing in new data capabilities, strongerernance frameworks and a technically robust data architecture to support future growth and service redesign. This is a rare opportunity to take technical and strategic ownership of a mission‑critical data initiative, shaping the foundations of a new enterprise‑wide data environment that will support thousands of colleagues and service users across the UK.Your new roleAs Head of Data andernance Lead, you will define, design and deliver the organisation’s future state data architecture while strengthening our approach to dataernance, legalpliance and information management. You will lead on enterprise‑level architectural design, integration patterns, system interoperability and the development of a unified data ecosystem. Alongside the technical work, you will take ownership of dataernance frameworks, GDPRpliant processes, legal data handling standards and the creation of a consolidated Information Asset Register. You will work closely with senior leaders, technology teams and external partners to ensure our future operating model is supported by a scalable, secure andpliant data environment. From shaping long‑term data strategy to delivering hands‑on solution design, you will be the technical authority driving this transformation forward.What you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced Data leader and Data architect withernance expertise and a strong background in delivering enterprise data solutions withinplex organisations. You will bring deep technical expertise in data architecture, modelling, integration design, cloud data platforms, data warehousing and API‑driven interoperability. You should be confident designing privacy‑by‑design solutions, interpreting GDPR and data‑protection obligations, and leading on Informationernance standards. A strong understanding of information asset management is essential, including experience building or consolidating an Information Asset Register. You will befortable defining data migration approaches, rationalising multi‑system estates and guiding senior stakeholders throughplex technical decisions. Excellentmunication skills, independence and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑moving transformation programme will be key to your success.What you'll get in returnThis is a contract with meaningful impact. You will have the opportunity to architect a modern, scalable data landscape from the ground up and influenceernance frameworks that will support the organisation for years toe. Alongside apetitive daily rate, you will enjoy flexible working arrangements, significant autonomy and the satisfaction of contributing to a transformative programme that will materially enhance the organisation’s digital maturity.