Data Governance Specialist

iO Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking a senior Data Governance Lead to set up and manage governance tooling (Microsoft Purview, Collibra) for a SME defence consultancy focused on data governance and AI compliance. Hybrid role with travel to London twice a week; active SC clearance is required to navigate sensitive data environments.

You will work with data owners and stewards to establish catalogs, glossaries, lineage, and dashboards; run risk assessments, audits, and governance meetings; and drive training

Qualifications

• Hands-on configuration of Purview and Collibra for catalogs, lineage, and glossaries.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks and regulatory alignment.
• Proven ability to build executive-level reporting and metrics.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement bridging technical teams and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage data governance tooling (Purview, Collibra).
• Engage with data owners and stewards for day-to-day governance.
• Run AI risk assessments and regulatory checks.
• Create executive dashboards and governance KPIs.
• Lead governance committees and maintain audit trails.
• Deliver internal training and drive process improvements.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Executive reporting

Education

Active SC clearance

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Collibra

Job description

Location: Hybrid (travel to London 2 times a week required)

Clearance:Active SC clearance required

Context: Supporting an SME defence consultancy with data governance and AI compliance.

Core Focus:

Setting up and managing data governance tooling (Microsoft Purview, Collibra) covering catalogs, asset classification, glossaries, and lineage.

Working directly with data owners and stewards to handle day-to-day compliance and data management standards.

Running AI risk assessments, validation reviews, and regulatory checks aligned with frameworks like ISO 42001.

Building executive dashboards, scorecards, and governance KPIs.

Running governance committees, steering meetings, and keeping audit trails and compliance logs sharp.

Driving internal training and continuous process improvements.

Background Needed:

Deep, hands-on experience configuring Microsoft Purview and Collibra for cataloging, lineage, and glossaries in complex environments.

Strong track record of implementing data management frameworks and regulatory alignment.

Solid experience building executive-level reporting and performance metrics.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement, management, and communication skills to bridge technical teams and business leadership.

Experience in data stewardship, audits, and complex organizations (certifications like DAMA, Microsoft, or ISO 42001, plus Collibra experience are a bonus).