Data Governance Specialist

Data & AI Governance Specialist

• Role Type: 12-month contract (Outside IR35)

• Rate: £620/day

• Location: Hybrid (travel to London 2 times a week required)

• Clearance: Active SC clearance required

• Context: Supporting an SME defence consultancy with data governance and AI compliance.

Core Focus:

• Setting up and managing data governance tooling (Microsoft Purview, Collibra) covering catalogs, asset classification, glossaries, and lineage.

• Working directly with data owners and stewards to handle day-to-day compliance and data management standards.

• Running AI risk assessments, validation reviews, and regulatory checks aligned with frameworks like ISO 42001.

• Building executive dashboards, scorecards, and governance KPIs.

• Running governance committees, steering meetings, and keeping audit trails and compliance logs sharp.

• Driving internal training and continuous process improvements.

Background Needed:

• Deep, hands-on experience configuring Microsoft Purview and Collibra for cataloging, lineage, and glossaries in complex environments.

• Strong track record of implementing data management frameworks and regulatory alignment.

• Solid experience building executive-level reporting and performance metrics.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, management, and communication skills to bridge technical teams and business leadership.

• Experience in data stewardship, audits, and complex organizations (certifications like DAMA, Microsoft, or ISO 42001, plus Collibra experience are a bonus).