Data Governance Manager / Lead Consultant Financial Services

Data Governance Lead / Data Governance Manager / Data Governance Management Consultant / Data Management / Data Governance / Data Quality / Metadata / Data Delivery / Change / Metadata / Financial Services (Insurance / Life & Pensions or Banking) Hybrid Remote / Warwickshire - 6-month contract - £600 - 800 per day Inside IR35.

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Location: Hybrid Warwickshire (1 day per week onsite or 2 days per fortnight)
Duration: Initial 6 months (extension likely)
Rate: £600£800 per day (Inside IR35)

We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Data Governance Manager / Consultant to drive the delivery and adoption of enterprise data management capabilities.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on implementing data governance, improving data quality, and embedding data standards across the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements in how data is managed, controlled, and utilised.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of data governance frameworks, including roles, policies, and standards
Drive data quality improvement initiatives, including defining rules, monitoring, and remediation processes
Collaborate with business and technology teams to embed data management practices into day-to-day operations
Develop and support the rollout of data standards, controls, and best practices
Establish and enhance metadata management, including data lineage and data dictionaries
Support data modelling activities at a conceptual and logical level
Engage and influence senior stakeholders across multiple business units to drive adoption and change
Deliver data-focused change initiatives, ensuring alignment with wider business and regulatory objectives

Required Experience
Proven xwzovoh experience in a Data Governance Lead / Manager / Consultant role within financial services
Strong background in:
Data Management frameworks
Data Governance (DG)
Data Quality (DQ)
Metadata management
Experience delivering data initiatives in Financial Services (e.g. Insurance, Life & Pensions, or Banking)
Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence senior stakeholders
Experience embedding data standards and governance into operational processes
Strong understanding of data modelling concepts

Desirable Experience
Experience with data governance or metadata tools