Hybrid Data Governance Lead: Strategy & Compliance

Pa Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

PA share ownership

Annual bonus

Community involvement

Cycle to work

Job summary

Pa Consulting is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive governance strategies across client engagements in the UK. You will design policies, steward data quality, and collaborate with legal and security teams to ensure compliant, scalable data practices.

In this role, you will mentor consultants, shape solutions, and contribute to thought leadership while delivering measurable client impact and growth opportunities within a dynamic UK practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks including the development and enforcement of policies for data quality, security, and compliance.
• Experience setting up and working with in a Data Office that defines the above policies
• Proficiency in data cataloguing and metadata management tools such as Collibra, Atlan, Informatica, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of data lineage, stewardship, and data quality management, using relevant tools and applications to support these responsibilities.
• Comfortable implementing governance controls and standards on cloud platforms (such as AWS) to manage data access, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Enjoy collaborating with stakeholders across business, legal, security, and technical teams in a fast‑paced environment to ensure effective data governance practices are upheld
• Professional certifications in Cloud and Data Governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex client engagements, providing expert advice in areas such as business transformation, technology strategy, and innovation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop and shape innovative solutions to address client challenges, leveraging deep industry knowledge and consulting expertise.
• Guide, mentor, and develop teams of consultants, ensuring high‑quality project delivery and professional growth of junior staff.
• Contribute to thought leadership through research, publications, and presentations in your area of expertise.
• Drive business development activities, including proposal writing, pitching, and managing client accounts.
• Stay up‑to‑date with latest trends, technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to client industries.

Skills

Data governance

Policies & compliance

Data cataloguing

Metadata management

AWS governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Cloud governance certs

Education

Cloud & Data Governance certs

Tools

Collibra

Atlan

Informatica

Job description

Pa Consulting is seeking a Data Governance Lead to drive governance strategies across client engagements in the UK. You will design policies, steward data quality, and collaborate with legal and security teams to ensure compliant, scalable data practices.

In this role, you will mentor consultants, shape solutions, and contribute to thought leadership while delivering measurable client impact and growth opportunities within a dynamic UK practice.