Data Strategy & Governance Lead

Morson Edge; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading data consultancy is seeking an experienced Data Strategy & Governance Lead to oversee a data maturity engagement. In this role, you will provide strategic oversight, lead client engagement, and ensure delivery of high-quality outputs aligned with industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data strategy and an ability to translate complex data insights into compelling narratives. This position offers a remote working model with potential for contract extensions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data strategy and governance roles.
• Strong ability to translate complex data insights into compelling narratives.
• Experience leading client engagements in a data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Lead project planning, methodology, and decision-making across all phases.
• Oversee development and delivery of the Data Maturity Assessment.

Skills

Strategic oversight

Data maturity assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Job description

Position: Data Strategy & Governance Lead
Contract: 5 weeks + possible extensions / Inside IR35
Location: Remote

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Data Strategy & Governance Lead to oversee and deliver a structured, insight-driven data maturity engagement for one of our clients.

In this role, you will shape the strategic approach, guide the assessment methodology, and ensure all outputs—from discovery workshops through to the final report—are aligned with organisational priorities and industry best practice.

You will act as the senior point of accountability throughout the engagement, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs, including a data maturity assessment, prioritised recommendations, and dashboard visualisations. You'll also play a key role in translating complex insights into compelling narratives that support buy-in and drive improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Direction

• Provide strategic oversight to ensure alignment with client objectives and readiness for data-driven change.
• Lead project planning, methodology, and decision-making across all phases.
• Oversee development and delivery of the Data Maturity Assessment, benchmarked against sector best practice.

Stakeholder Engagement & Workshops...