Senior Consultant (Consultancy & Data Background)

IO Associates; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation consultancy based in the UK is looking for a Senior Data Consultant to lead data-led delivery and manage client relationships. This role involves overseeing projects, delivering data governance solutions, and mentoring teams. The position is remote-first but may require occasional client visits. Candidates should have a strong consultancy background and experience in transforming data management practices.

Qualifications

• Strong consultancy background in digital transformation.
• Experience in leading data-led delivery and projects.
• Proven skills in client relationships and account management.

Responsibilities

• Lead substantial workstreams or projects across delivery phases.
• Deliver data-led transformation and governance.
• Run client workshops, translating outcomes into delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and lead teams in delivery activities.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Consultancy background

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Data Consultant (Consultancy background)
Location: UK (Remote-first with occasional client visits)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive + bonus

We are working with a leading digital transformation consultancy operating heavily within the Education sector. They partner closely with clients to modernise systems, improve data integration, and deliver sustainable, data-led change that enhances the student experience.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant with a strong consultancy background who can lead data-led delivery and play an active role in commercial activities, account management, and team leadership.

This role suits someone who enjoys shaping work, leading teams, and growing client relationships - not just delivering in isolation.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading substantial workstreams or small-to-medium projects across discovery, design, implementation, and transition
• Delivering data-led transformation, including data governance, data management, data quality, and integration-aware solutions
• Running discovery, maturity assessments, and client workshops, translating outcomes into practical delivery
• Acting as a senior client contact, building trusted relationships with Heads of Service and senior stakeholders
• Mentoring and leading consultants, setting delivery s…