Senior Data Governance Manager (SC Cleared)

Eden Scott; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,250 - 119,925; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Governance Manager for a 6-month contract in the UK. You will develop and embed a robust Data Governance Framework, ensuring data quality, compliance, and usability. Collaborate with stakeholders, define policies, and mentor data professionals. The role requires proven experience in governance policies and hands-on expertise with Microsoft Purview and Azure platforms. This hybrid position necessitates SC clearance and offers a chance to significantly impact data strategy and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating and maintaining data governance policies and processes.
• Strong understanding of data quality metrics and reporting.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview and Azure data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics, ensuring compliance with GDPR/DPA.
• Lead initiatives to embed governance practices across the business.

Skills

Data governance policies

Data quality metrics

Microsoft Purview

Azure data platforms

Stakeholder influence

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Azure

Job description

Senior Data Governance Manager (SC Cleared)

Senior Data Governance Manager – 6-Month Contract

Must hold current SC Clearance

Location: 1 day per week into either London, Glasgow, or Cardiff office (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months

Are you passionate about driving data excellence and governance at scale? We are looking for a Senior Data Governance Manager to lead the development and embedding of a robust Data Governance Framework that ensures data quality, compliance, and usability across the organisation.

In this role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, operationalise governance processes, and foster a culture of data quality and innovation.

You will be instrumental in defining policies, standards, and controls, while mentoring and guiding a community of data professionals.

What You will Do

• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics, ensuring compliance with GDPR/DPA.
• Lead initiatives to embed governance practices across the business.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft Purview for the Azure data platform.
• Build and mentor a centralized data governance team and community.
• Drive cultural change to make data quality a core business metric.

Your background

• Proven experience creating and maintaining data governance policies, controls, and processes.
• Strong understanding of data quality metrics and reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview and Azure data platforms.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead governance forums.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management related to data.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on data strategy and governance within a forward‑thinking organisation.

If you are ready to lead, innovate, and deliver measurable results, apply now and help shape the future of data governance!