Data Strategy & Governance Lead — Regulated Energy, Hybrid

SR2; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Strategy & Governance Lead with 8-10+ years of experience in data strategy, governance, and analytics. The role requires strong skills in managing regulated datasets and stakeholder relationships. You will own and define the data governance strategy, manage data compliance, and lead the transition to business-as-usual operations. This position offers a hybrid working model, with competitive daily rates outside IR35.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years' experience in data strategy, governance, and analytics.
• Strong background in procedural and governance-led data environments.
• Experience managing data teams through programme / BAU transition.

Responsibilities

• Own and define data governance and data management strategy.
• Establish policies ensuring data is provided in standardised formats.
• Manage data underpinning a regulated service.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical data controls.
• Oversee analytics delivery and ensure insights are fit for purpose.
• Lead transition from programme delivery into BAU.
• Act as senior data SME across stakeholders.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Consulting-style delivery

Job description

A leading consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Strategy & Governance Lead with 8-10+ years of experience in data strategy, governance, and analytics. The role requires strong skills in managing regulated datasets and stakeholder relationships. You will own and define the data governance strategy, manage data compliance, and lead the transition to business-as-usual operations. This position offers a hybrid working model, with competitive daily rates outside IR35.