Lead Data Governance Associate (Associate Role)

The Chief Data Office Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Information Services is seeking a Lead Data Governance Associate to design and implement data governance strategies for enterprise-scale clients. This mid-senior level role involves coaching teams, resolving data governance issues, and ensuring compliance across data domains. Ideal candidates will have experience in management or data strategy roles and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Management or Data Strategy roles in large organizations.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to design frameworks for data governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and shape client Data Governance strategies.
• Develop and embed policies for end-to-end data governance.
• Coach client-side teams on governance tools and processes.

Skills

Communication

Data Governance

Problem Solving

Coaching

Job description

Lead Data Governance Associate (Associate Role)

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As a Lead Data Governance Associate, you'll work closely with our clients to design and embed robust, future-fit data governance strategies. You'll act as a trusted advisor, coach, and hands-on delivery lead; supporting enterprise-scale clients across sectors to build data maturity and capability.

You’ll be embedded within client delivery teams or working alongside our senior consultants, helping define governance frameworks, solve cross-domain data issues, and build lasting internal capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and shape client Data Governance strategies that align with wider business objectives and data aspirations.
• Develop and embed policies, standards, and frameworks for end-to-end data governance, tailored to each client's context and needs.
• Define and document standards, rules, and processes to support a holistic Data Governance model (e.g., ownership, quality, stewardship).
• Coach and support client-side teams, helping build knowledge and capability in governance tools, workflows, and change management.
• Facilitate Data Policy Governance forums, ensuring policy enforcement, ownership, and compliance across critical data domains.
• Resolve complex, cross-functional data governance issues, working across business and technology stakeholders.
• Support Change & Communications Leads to embed governance thinking through clear messaging, storytelling, and impact tracking.

Qualifications

• Experience in Management or Data Strategy roles, ideally within large or complex organizations.
• Understanding of best practices and regulatory considerations across data quality, metadata, ownership, access, lineage, and stewardship.
• Ability to design and embed frameworks and policies for data governance from scratch.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust with senior business and technical stakeholders.
• Capability to coach and enable others; with a pragmatic, people-first mindset.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and proactively solving governance-related issues.
• Experience working in consulting, delivery, or client-facing environments.
• Confidence working independently as an associate, demonstrating professionalism and flexibility.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services

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