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
• 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

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