Data Governance Officer

Data Governance Officer - 4 days per week Location: London- 2 days onsite Contract: 6 months IR35: Outside (TBC) Rate: Up to £410 per day Start: ASAP Overview Reporting into the Head of Operations, this role has been created due to a gap in internal Information Governance capability. The programme spans multiple stakeholders and delivery partners, with complex and shared datasets. The focus is to establish strong governance foundations and support the rollout of a secure, centralised digital platform that will act as a single source of truth for operational and customer data. Key Responsibilities • Review and assess existing data governance practices and controls • Design and implement a practical, fit-for-purpose data governance framework • Deliver full data mapping and visibility across the data ecosystem (flows, owners, risks) • Define and embed governance tooling, standards and processes • Lead on DPIAs, DSARs and Data Protection Act compliance • Support the rollout of a secure centralised platform used by internal teams and external partners • Advise stakeholders on best practice, risk mitigation and compliance • Ensure data integrity, consistency and appropriate controls across multiple projects Day-to-Day Focus • Data mapping and data flow analysis • Governance advisory and hands-on delivery • Supporting multiple concurrent digital/data initiatives • Translating requirements into practical governance controls Requirements • Strong Information/Data Governance experience (strategy and hands on delivery) • Proven track record implementing governance frameworks from scratch • Experience with DSARs, DPIAs and DPA compliance • Comfortable working across complex, multi-stakeholder environments • Experience consolidating siloed data into a unified governance approach • Exposure to digital/customer platforms or transformation programmes beneficial • Experience working across partnership or multi-organisation environments preferred Soft Skills • Personable and confident with stakeholders • Pragmatic and solutions-focused • Comfortable in fast-moving, delivery-focused environments • Able to clearly explain governance and best practice to non-technical teams