Senior Data Consultant

Deerfoot IT Resources Limited; Ribble Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerfoot IT Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Data Consultant to design and govern data platforms and AI solutions across London, Manchester or Glasgow in a hybrid role. You will shape data strategies, lead governance initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted, compliant data foundations for high-profile client work.

The role involves advising on data management, governance and MDM, along with leading workstreams and contributing to business development

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering data management, data governance or MDM solutions.
• Experience delivering data catalogues, metadata management, data lineage or governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with leading data governance platforms.
• Experience embedding data stewardship models and governance processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data management, governance and AI strategies, shaping roadmaps and business cases.
• Design and implement data governance and operating models with policies, standards and processes.
• Lead data governance, data quality, metadata management and data lineage initiatives.
• Translate complex concepts into clear business outcomes for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, developers and data scientists to embed governance in data platforms and AI solutions.
• Support trusted, ethical and compliant AI through strong data foundations and governance.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

MDM

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

AI awareness

Tools

Informatica

Collibra

Alation

Ataccama

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Senior Data Consultant

£60k - £80k per annum + Bonus and Benefits

London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid

Multiple Positions Available At Different Levels

Are you passionate about helping organisations unlock the power of trusted data and AI? Do you enjoy solving complex business challenges, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping data strategies that deliver real impact?

This is your opportunity to join a leading global technology consulting organisation at the forefront of Data, Analytics and AI. Working with high-profile clients across a range of industries, you'll help design the data foundations that power AI, advanced analytics and intelligent business transformation.

Whether you're an experienced Consultant ready for your next challenge or a Senior Consultant looking to lead strategic engagements, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects while developing your expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology consulting.

What you'll be doing

• Advise clients on data management, governance and AI strategies, helping shape vision, roadmaps and business cases that maximise the value of data.
• Design and implement data management operating models, including governance frameworks, stewardship, policies, standards and processes.
• Lead or contribute to data governance, data quality, metadata management, master data management (MDM), data lineage and catalogue initiatives.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes, influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisational change.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, developers and data scientists to embed governance, quality and compliance into modern data platforms and AI solutions.
• Support the delivery of trusted, ethical and compliant AI through strong data foundations and governance practices.
• At Senior Consultant level, lead workstreams, mentor colleagues, contribute to thought leadership and support business development activities including proposals, bids and client presentations.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience designing and delivering data management, data governance or Master Data Management (MDM) solutions within consulting or industry.
• Experience delivering initiatives such as data catalogues, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, master data consolidation or governance frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one leading data governance or data management platform, such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation, Ataccama or Microsoft Purview.
• Experience defining and embedding data stewardship models, governance processes and operating frameworks.
• Strong communication, consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent problem‑solving abilities and a genuine interest in AI, emerging technologies and data-driven transformation.

Desirable

• Experience with AI governance, Responsible AI, AI data preparation, model lifecycle management, bias detection, explainability or the DAMA DMBOK framework.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy