Data Governance Lead

Data Governance Lead - Energy Industry We’re looking for a detail-oriented Data Governance Lead to help shape and strengthen enterprise-wide data governance within a leading organisation in the energy sector. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building trusted, high-quality data foundations across a complex, data-rich environment supporting critical national infrastructure. • 6 month contract • INSIDE IR35 • Requires travel once a week to London office (central London) What you’ll be doing • Driving data governance standards, policies and best practices • Partnering with the wider organisation • Monitoring and improving data quality, integrity and consistency • Supporting access management and role-based access controls (RBAC) • Managing metadata and data cataloguing using Microsoft Purview • Defining data lifecycle processes and governance controls • Investigating and resolving data quality issues • Delivering data literacy and governance training across the business • Supporting GDPR and broader data protection compliance initiatives What we’re looking for • Experience in data governance, data stewardship or data management roles • Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management and access controls • Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar data catalogue/governance tools • Knowledge of GDPR, data protection and governance best practices • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, apply now for immediate review