Data Quality Manager in Worthing, West Sussex

Energy Jobline CVL; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Data Quality Manager to lead the design and implementation of a data quality framework. The ideal candidate will possess strong data management skills and experience in regulated industries. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and operationalizing data quality tooling. Join us in transforming the data landscape and making data a trusted business asset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data quality initiatives in large or regulated organisations.
• Strong understanding of data governance and metadata practices.
• Experience in regulated industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive Data Quality Framework.
• Collaborate with data owners to define data quality dimensions and metrics.
• Configure data quality tooling to enable monitoring and remediation workflows.

Skills

Data quality initiatives leadership

Data governance

Hands-on data quality tooling experience

Cloud-based data architectures knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Informatica

Collibra

Talend

Azure

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Data Quality Manager

Daily Rate: £450 - £500 (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Worthing (Hybrid Working Available) 1 - 2 days pw onsite required

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 practices.
• 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.

If you’re ready to make a difference and lead impactful change in data quality, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join our client on their journey to a trusted, governed, and transparent data platform!

Adecco is an inclusive employer. It is important to us that we run an accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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