Data Governance Manager (Inside IR35)

Billigence; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique data consultancy in London seeks a Data Governance Manager to drive data responsibility across the enterprise. You'll engage with senior stakeholders, define governance frameworks, and implement controls. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in data governance, GDPR compliance, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a contract position in a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience defining and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Experience with global data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between business units and IT delivery.
• Promote data awareness through workshops.
• Define and assign governance roles across the organization.

Skills

Data governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

GDPR compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Alation

Job description

Overview

Building World-Class Data Engineering, DQ, MDM, and Governance Teams to Power AI Projects

Who are we?

Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global outreach & clientele, transforming the way organizations work with data. We leverage proven, cutting-edge technologies to design, tailor, and implement advanced Business Intelligence solutions with high added value across a wide range of applications from process digitization through to Cloud Data Warehousing, Visualisation, Data Science and Engineering, or Data Governance. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia with offices around the world, we help clients navigate difficult business conditions, remove inefficiencies, and enable scalable adoption of analytics culture.

About the role

We are looking for a Data Governance Manager (Engagement Lead) to partner with senior business stakeholders and IT delivery teams. This is a strategic role where you will promote a culture of data responsibility, define governance frameworks, and ensure adoption across the enterprise.

What you’ll do

• Act as a liaison between business units, IT delivery, and senior leadership to execute governance activities.
• Promote data awareness and responsibility through workshops and engagement.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging governance trends and technologies.
• Define and assign governance roles (owners, stewards) across the organisation.
• Support and guide data owners, stewards, and programme delivery teams.
• Oversee the implementation of role-based access controls for secure data use.
• Define and support data classification standards for data protection and compliance.

What you’ll need

• Strong experience defining and implementing data governance frameworks and controls.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams, enabling mutual understanding in complex roadmaps.
• Experience with GDPR and global data protection regulations.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK principles (CDMP certification advantageous).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and governance tools (Alation preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation capabilities.

Inclusion and equal opportunities

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team at Billigence. We are an equal-opportunity and inclusive employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees. We will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, age, parental or veteran status.

Got any questions?

If you are a talented and experienced Data Expert who is passionate about working on cutting-edge data projects and driving digital transformation, we'd love to hear from you!

For any questions related to the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Business Development, Consulting, and Product Management
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Data Services, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics