Data Governance Lead
Location: Norwich - Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite
Start Day: ASAP
Contract Rate: £450 per day inside IR35
Duration: 6 to 12 months initially
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive enterprise-wide data governance strategy, ensuring effective implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and standards, while supporting regulatory compliance and data management practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement enterprise-wide data governance strategies and roadmaps
* Define governance objectives, KPIs, and success metrics
* Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities
* Create and enforce data governance policies, standards, procedures, data security and privacy controls
* Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
* Oversee data classification, ownership models, and lifecycle management
* Define and monitor data quality metrics and standards
* Collaborate with data owners and stewards to resolve data quality issues
* Implement metadata management processes and tools
* Maintain data dictionaries, glossaries, and lineage documentation
* Monitor access controls, encryption, and risk mitigation strategies
* Conduct training and awareness programs on data governance
* Promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability
* Manage data governance platforms (e.g., Collibra, BigID)
* Leverage AI/ML tools for automated compliance and classification
* Monitor compliance and effectiveness of governance policies
* Present dashboards and reports to senior leadership
Skills & Experience
* Experience: 8–15 years
* Strong experience in Data Governance
* Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices
* Experience with data privacy regulations and compliance standards
If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered