DATA GOVERNANCE & METADATA SPECIALIST

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Hybrid/office balance

Health & wellbeing

Pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited is seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Specialist to join a UK-leading corporate team. This remote role requires visiting the Hampshire office 2-3 times monthly and delivers governance across metadata for data and AI products.

You will work with Collibra and Databricks Unity Catalog, deliver the metadata roadmap, collaborate with Data Owners and Stewards, and translate complex concepts into clear business terms.

Qualifications

• Around 2 years of experience in data governance within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of metadata management and data governance principles.
• Ability to translate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Roadmap delivery for metadata and governance initiatives.
• Enhance tooling within Collibra and Unity Catalog to increase maturity.
• Collaborate with data owners to ensure data quality and governance outcomes.
• Advocate metadata tooling value to business stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities in data workflows.
• Coach stakeholders on business context of metadata platforms.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Business communication

Tools

Collibra

Databricks Unity Catalog

Informatica

Alation

Atacama

Job description

Data Governance & Metadata Specialist

Location

Remote – with requirement to visit the Hampshire based office 2-3 times a month

Hours

37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm)

Salary

Up to £60,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Contract

Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Data Governance & Metadata Specialist to join a rapidly growing Data Governance team within a UK‑leading, award‑winning corporate organisation.

Operating within the critical metadata pillar, you will help deliver and evolve metadata services that enable trusted, well‑managed, and discoverable data and AI products across the entire organisation. This is a brilliant opportunity to work with market‑leading tools such as Collibra and Databricks Unity Catalog, developing strategic data capabilities that directly influence key business decisions and drive data and AI enablement.

This role offers a unique chance to join a highly visible, evolving team during a period of large‑scale business transformation and innovation, providing exceptional scope for professional development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Roadmap Delivery: Support the successful planning and execution of the metadata roadmap, taking proactive ownership of key deliverables.
• Tooling Enhancement: Develop new capabilities within Collibra and Unity Catalog to enhance the maturity of data governance tools, maximising their overall value to the business.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Data Owners and Data Stewards to facilitate successful data delivery and quality governance outcomes through new and enhanced tooling capabilities.
• Promote Best Practice: Advocate for the value of metadata tooling by demonstrating advanced features and capabilities to Data Owners and Data Stewards.
• Process Improvement: Identify key process improvements and automation opportunities within data workflows through the smart application of metadata tooling.
• Coaching and Translation: Coach business stakeholders on the value of business context in metadata management, successfully bridging the gap between business needs and technical metadata platforms.

What We Are Looking For

• Data Governance Expertise: A strong understanding of data governance best practices, as well as the core purpose and value of metadata management (a DAMA qualification is highly desirable).
• Professional Experience: Around 2 years of experience working within a data governance capacity, preferably within a large scale or highly regulated corporate environment.
• Tooling Experience: Hands‑on experience using Collibra or equivalent tools (such as Informatica, Atacama, Alation, etc.), combined with a strong awareness of Databricks Unity Catalog.
• Business Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value‑led terms easily understood by non‑technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: A flexible approach, thriving in dynamic environments with evolving requirements.
• Growth Mindset: An ambitious attitude with a passion for learning and a keen interest in technological advancements, automated data processes, and AI‑enabled analytics.

Salary, Benefits & Culture

This organisation has been officially recognised as a leading UK employer, offering an inclusive, collaborative, and highly supportive environment where your development is fully supported. Alongside a highly competitive salary, you will receive a comprehensive and flexible rewards package:

• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Modern hybrid working options designed to support work‑life balance, with flexibility around working hours and genuine part‑time or job‑share arrangements available.
• Generous Annual Leave: A highly competitive annual leave allowance with options to customise your holiday balance through buying and selling schemes.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare options, including dental plans, health cash plans, screening services, and dedicated mental health and wellness support.
• Financial Benefits: Highly competitive corporate pension plans, regular salary reviews, discretionary bonus schemes, and exclusive employee savings and loan initiatives.
• Family‑Friendly Policies: Enhanced paid parental and partner leave schemes, alongside structured return‑to‑work programmes to support family life.
• Perks & Lifestyle: Tech saving schemes, cycle‑to‑work programs, vehicle scheme options, and a variety of corporate lifestyle discounts and social club events.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious data professional looking to shape the future of data and AI governance within a transformative, award‑winning business, please submit your CV for consideration.