Data Quality Manager

Adecco; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Data Quality Manager to enhance data trust and transparency in a key utilities sector client. This role involves designing a Data Quality Framework and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high data quality standards are maintained. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data governance and administrative practices, and be familiar with key data quality tools. A hybrid working model is available, requiring some onsite presence in Worthing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large or regulated organisations.
• Strong understanding of data governance and management.
• Experience designing and implementing data quality KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of a comprehensive Data Quality Framework.
• Collaborate with data owners on quality metrics.
• Operationalise data quality tooling for monitoring.

Skills

Leadership in data quality initiatives

Data governance practices

Hands-on experience with data quality tools

Cloud-based data architectures

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Informatica

Collibra

Talend

Azure

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Data Quality Manager

Daily Rate: £450 - £500 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Worthing (Hybrid Working Available) 1 - 2 days per week onsite required

Are you an experienced data management professional passionate about improving data trust and transparency? Our client, a key player in the utilities sector, is on an exciting Data Transformation Journey aimed at modernising their data landscape. They are seeking a Data Quality Manager to play a pivotal role in this transformation by leading the design and implementation of a robust Data Quality Framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive Data Quality Framework, establishing strategies, principles, and an operating model for the programme and beyond.
• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to define and agree on data quality dimensions, metrics, and thresholds.
• Configure and operationalise data quality tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview) to enable profiling, monitoring, and remediation workflows.
• Partner with the Data Governance Lead to embed ownership, stewardship, and accountability for data quality across the organisation.
• Work closely with Data Technology and Analytics Enablement teams to integrate quality checks within ingestion, transformation, and reporting pipelines.
• Identify and prioritise Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and establish ongoing measurement and improvement processes.
• Develop data quality dashboards and reports to provide visibility of quality levels and trends across various domains.
• Define and manage data issue processes, including root cause analysis, remediation tracking, and escalation.
• Collaborate with the Data Platform Product Owner and Data Architect to ensure alignment with the wider data architecture and governance model.
• Support data quality aspects of regulatory submissions, audits, and assurance reviews.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading data quality initiatives in large or regulated organisations.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data management, and metadata practises.
• Hands‑on experience with data quality tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Informatica, Collibra, Talend).
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data architectures (Azure, Databricks, Power BI).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience in designing and implementing data quality KPIs and dashboards.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., utilities, finance, healthcare, or public sector) is desirable.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced data management professional who thrives on enhancing trust and transparency in data. You will possess a blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on implementation capability, enabling you to define frameworks, configure tools, and drive cultural change. This role is critical in embedding data quality at the heart of our client’s new Data Platform, ensuring data becomes a trusted business asset.

Ready to make a difference and lead impactful change in data quality? Apply today and join our client on their journey to a trusted, governed, and transparent data platform!

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