Metadata Lead

Metadata Lead

Full-Time 80000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the metadata strategy and enhance data governance across the organisation.
  • Company: Join Ageas, a forward-thinking company focused on unlocking data value.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £80k, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to drive innovation in data practices.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping how data is discovered and trusted.
  • Qualifications: Experience in metadata management and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.

At Ageas, we are on a mission to unlock the full value of our data, and we are looking for an experienced Metadata Lead to play a pivotal role in making this a reality. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our enterprise metadata capability, shaping how data is discovered, governed and trusted across the organisation.

As the Metadata Lead, you will own the vision and roadmap for our metadata tooling landscape, including Collibra and Unity Catalog, ensuring they operate as a cohesive ecosystem. Working closely with Data Owners, Stewards, IT and the wider data community, you will translate technical and regulatory needs into scalable, business-focused solutions while driving adoption, value realisation and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a metadata leader ready to drive real business value through data.

Main Responsibilities as Metadata Lead:

  • Design, own and deliver the metadata roadmap.
  • Lead Collibra and Unity Catalog configuration, rollout, and value realisation plans.
  • Use metadata tooling and processes to enable the effective delivery of Data Governance.

Metadata Lead employer: Hays

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Metadata Lead

Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
SQL
Data Governance
Automation
Data Engineering
Python