Data Governance Lead

Data Governance LeadContract: 4-5 Month Initial ContractRate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite)OverviewWe''re seeking an experienced Data Governance Lead to establish and drive enterprise-wide data governance capabilities within a leading information and insights organisation.This is an opportunity for a governance professional who can combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to improve how data is managed, controlled, and leveraged across the business. You''ll work closely with stakeholders across technology, data, product, and business functions to embed governance best practices, improve data quality, and support the organisation''s ongoing cloud and AI transformation journey.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring data is treated as a trusted strategic asset that supports innovation, operational excellence, and informed decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and deliver the organisation''s data governance strategy, framework, and operating model.Establish governance policies, standards, controls, and processes aligned to business objectives.Create clear data ownership, stewardship, and accountability structures across the organisation.Lead initiatives focused on improving data quality, consistency, accuracy, completeness, and reliability.Develop governance KPIs, reporting, and measurement frameworks to assess adoption and effectiveness.Engage senior stakeholders to promote governance as a ..... full job details .....