Interim Data Governance & Strategy Leader

Morson Human Resources Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is partnering with a UK public sector client to secure an Interim Deputy Director for Data Governance, Protection & Strategy. The role requires senior leadership to own enterprise data governance and data strategy, embedding privacy by design and leading organisation‑wide data initiatives in a high‑impact, fast‑paced environment.

The position is hybrid/remote with occasional travel, offering £825 per day Inside IR35 via umbrella for a 9‑month initial term, with

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in enterprise data governance, data protection and data strategy.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Responsibilities

• Set enterprise data strategy and roadmaps aligned with outcomes.
• Lead and improve enterprise data governance framework and ownership.
• Embed privacy by design across programmes, products and AI initiatives.
• Establish department‑wide operating model for data governance.
• Advise executives on complex data governance matters.
• Collaborate with cross‑government partners to enable compliant data sharing.

Skills

Data governance leadership

Data protection

Data strategy

Executive stakeholder management

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited is partnering with a UK public sector client to secure an Interim Deputy Director for Data Governance, Protection & Strategy. The role requires senior leadership to own enterprise data governance and data strategy, embedding privacy by design and leading organisation‑wide data initiatives in a high‑impact, fast‑paced environment.

The position is hybrid/remote with occasional travel, offering £825 per day Inside IR35 via umbrella for a 9‑month initial term, with