AI & Data Governance Lead

Company: HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
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Location: London
Job Description:

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We are seeking experienced Data & AI Governance Managers to help our clients build and operationalise frameworks that underpin sound decision‑making, and deliver large, complex initiatives across multiple functional groups.

Your role

  • Possess a clear understanding of key Data Governance principles and their practical application in areas such as data stewardship, metadata management, and data quality.
  • Lead requirements gathering, client interviewing, and current state analysis to inform Data Governance solutions.
  • Lead workshops and trainings to explain and promote Data Governance concepts and their importance.
  • Flexibly work with our clients across both advisory and delivery in the data space, enabling them to leverage trusted, high‑quality data for strategic decision‑making and operational excellence.
  • Advise clients on the strategic “why”, “what”, and “how” of establishing robust Data Governance to ensure data quality, compliance, and trustworthiness for business objectives.
  • Define and execute data initiatives to enhance and promote solid Data Governance foundations across our clients’ businesses.
  • Present and communicate to people unfamiliar with the use of data in decision‑making about the advantages and caveats of proposals and solutions.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of organisational structures and operating models that embed Data Governance best practices.
  • Engage directly with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership teams to shape, define, and deliver Data & AI Governance strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Stay at the forefront of Data & AI Governance industry trends, actively maintaining an awareness of the latest Data Governance tooling solutions and trade association certifications.

Required skills and professional experience

  • An analytical and logical perspective, with the ability to view a problem from different angles.
  • Strong awareness of audience knowledge, and the ability to adjust language accordingly.
  • Knowledge of process mapping, design, and improvement.
  • Experience designing operational models and organisational models.

Additionally, you may have:

  • An understanding of Data Governance principles and familiarity with its processes, policies, and key vendor platforms.
  • An understanding and interest in Trustworthy AI and AI Governance.
  • Experience with, or formal certifications from, leading Data Governance tooling platforms such as Collibra or Informatica.
  • Experience in the design or delivery of Data Products and Data Marketplaces.
  • Experience in Metadata Management / Master Data Management, including Data Quality.

Location

You will be based in London with hybrid working.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026