Data Project Lead

Data Projects Lead (Contract) Location: Coventry / Slough / London (London preferred) - 3 days per week onsite Contract: 6 months | IR35: Inside Rate: £400-£550pd Start: ASAP (max 2 weeks' notice) Overview Senior, hands-on data leadership role focused on delivery, prioritisation, and execution across a small data function. The remit spans data literacy and data integrity, ensuring data is fit for purpose and the business is equipped to use it effectively. Role Focus • 50% Data Literacy - owning and delivering organisation-wide data literacy programmes. • 50% of projects such as Data Integrity - supporting asset data and data quality initiatives, driving practical business value. Key Responsibilities • Lead and prioritise multiple data workstreams. • Own delivery approach and execution against an existing data plan. • Manage and support a small data team (including Power BI / Excel reporting). • Design and deliver data literacy content, training, and materials. • Coordinate data integrity initiatives and manage delivery partners. • Act as a strong communicator and storyteller with senior stakeholders. • Use AI tools where helpful (no prior experience required). Requirements • Experience leading data literacy / enablement programmes. • Strong understanding of data governance, reporting, and analytics. • Proven delivery of data quality or data integrity initiatives. • Confident leader with strong stakeholder and communication skills. • Comfortable operating hands-on in a small, agile team. • Industry background open.