Lead Data Strategy Consultant

We’re working on behalf of a leading consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering enterprise-scale digital and data transformations across both public and private sectors. They’re currently growing their Data Strategy team and are looking for an experienced consultant specialising in Enterprise Data Management to support the design, leadership, and implementation of large-scale data strategy initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a deep understanding of data governance, data quality, metadata management, and AI integration who are ready to play a hands-on, strategic role within complex client environments.

The Organisation

Our client is a household name in the consulting world renowned for their end-to-end digital transformation capability. They work with global enterprises and government bodies to solve pressing business challenges by blending data, technology, and human insight. With a multidisciplinary team of strategists, data scientists, and engineers, they deliver future-proof solutions that span from C-level advisory to technical implementation. The business is consistently recognised for innovation, ethics, and employee wellbeing and offers an environment where ambition, creativity, and purpose are genuinely valued.

The Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategies that help clients extract business value from their data. You’ll lead engagements that focus on enabling intelligent, secure, and ethical use of data across complex organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance on data governance frameworks, master data management (MDM), metadata strategy, and data ethics policy development.
• Lead client engagements across data architecture, data quality, taxonomy, and standards implementation often acting as the bridge between technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Use industry frameworks to conduct maturity assessments, gap analyses, and roadmap development.
• Incorporate emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, into data governance strategies to automate and improve quality control processes.
• Advise on the alignment of data capabilities with business objectives and the evolving expectations of Chief Data Officers and CIOs.
• Build strong client relationships, managing expectations and acting as a trusted advisor on data-driven decision-making.
• Design and implement data operating models, role structures, and capability uplift initiatives.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, thought leadership creation, and the development of new market offerings.

Your Background

This role requires both strategic acumen and hands-on capability. We’re seeking someone who can operate comfortably in the boardroom while also understanding the technical realities of enterprise data ecosystems. Ideally you will have the following:

• Prior experience in a management consulting or advisory role focused on data strategy, governance, or architecture.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise data management concepts and tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Familiarity with leading data frameworks including DAMA, DCAM, and CMMI.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable data initiatives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience with senior/executive leadership.
• A proven track record of delivering complex data initiatives in agile environments.
• A mindset of continuous learning, curiosity, and a drive to stay ahead of trends in data, AI, and digital transformation.

Why This Role?

• Join a top-tier consultancy with global recognition and an award-winning people culture.
• Work with some of the most forward-thinking clients in industry and government.
• Be part of a team that’s influencing the future of data and AI on a meaningful scale.
• Enjoy hybrid and flexible working as standard, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages bringing your whole self to work.

Additional Info

• Remote and hybrid working options are available, with multiple offices around the UK.
• Travel to client sites may be required on a project basis.
• The organisation offers comprehensive wellbeing support and is widely recognised as a great place to work.