Data Governance Consultant - DV Cleared - 4 Positions
3 based in Hereford (4 days per week onsite), 1 based in Poole (4 days per week onsite)
Inside IR35: £650 - £700 p/d
ASAP Start, Long term programme
Active DV Clearance mandated
You'll help a defence customer put sound data governance in place across a sensitive programme, making its data trusted, well managed and fit for operational use.
You'll work alongside military and civilian colleagues, turning governance principles into practical ways of working. Given the nature of the work, detailed project information is limited at this stage and will be shared later in the process.
Key responsibilities
- Define, implement and embed data governance policies, standards and processes
- Assess data quality, set quality rules and metrics, and lead remediation
- Establish data ownership and stewardship roles, with clear accountabilities
- Build and maintain data catalogues, dictionaries, metadata and lineage
- Run data maturity assessments and recommend practical improvements
- Support data classification, handling and retention in line with Defence security and records requirements
- Engage military and civilian stakeholders, and explain governance to non-technical audiences
Essential skills and experience
- Active DV clearance
- Proven experience in data governance, data quality and/or data management roles
- MoD or wider defence experience, with a clear understanding of how Defence organisations operate
- Military awareness: comfortable working within military structures, culture and ways of working
- Hands-on experience defining data quality rules, metrics and remediation plans
- Working knowledge of a recognised data management framework, such as DAMA-DMBOK
- Strong stakeholder skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Able to work on site in Hereford or Poole 4 days per week
Desirable skills and experience
- Ex-military or reservist background
- Data governance and catalogue tooling, such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra or Informatica
- Knowledge of Defence information management policy, such as JSP 441
- Master data management, metadata management or data lineage experience
- Experience working in classified or air-gapped environments
- A data management qualification, such as DAMA CDMP
Seniority
The roles are pitched at SFIA level 4: an experienced practitioner who works under general direction and owns their workstream, rather than a team lead or manager.
The customer is open on seniority, so we'd also like to hear from:
- Strong SFIA level 3 candidates with relevant defence data experience
- SFIA level 5 consultants who want a hands-on, delivery-focused role
Data Governance Consultant in Hereford employer: SR2 Careers
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact large-scale IT and digital transformation projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working in the vibrant city of London. This role not only provides competitive compensation but also places you at the forefront of cutting-edge technology initiatives, making it an exciting and rewarding place to advance your career.
