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The builders don’t know what to build without the architects' designs. At Harnham we understand the important role highly skilled Data Architects play in delivering successful projects.
Data Architects map out and model the vast and complex data within a modern organisation, select the tools needed to process that data, and put the plan in place so the systems can be developed. Often a very strategic role, modern businesses could not function without data architects in the background. If you’re looking to make the next step in your data career, or are looking to hire the best Data Architecture talent around, Harnham have the network to help.
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HARNHAM?
We provide comprehensive recruitment solutions for both permanent and contract positions, tailored to meet the unique demands of your data architecture projects and initiatives.
Our executive search service is specially designed to identify and recruit leaders in the field of data architecture, who can propel your strategic objectives and technological innovations forward. Leveraging our industry-specific expertise, we operate across various sectors, offering recruitment strategies finely attuned to the distinct challenges and opportunities within each, particularly in data architecture.
Contact us today to discover how our tailored talent solutions can strengthen your organization's data architecture capabilities.
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Permanent and Contract Recruitment: We provide both permanent and contract recruitment solutions, ensuring flexibility to meet the evolving needs of your data architecture projects.
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Executive Search: Our executive search service is tailored to identify and secure leaders in the data architecture field, who can drive your business strategies and technological advancements.
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Industry-Specific Expertise: We operate across various industries, offering specialized recruitment solutions that understand and cater to the unique challenges and opportunities within data architecture in your sector.
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Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Consulting Data Engineer – Scala Focus
$70 - $100
+ Data Engineering
ContractNew York
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Consulting Data Engineer (Scala focus)
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Consulting Data Engineer to work directly with enterprise clients on modernizing data platforms and enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven use cases. This role is highly hands-on and client-facing, focused on building scalable data solutions that translate complex data into real business value.
You’ll play a key role in shaping data architectures, supporting cloud migrations, and helping teams unlock insights from large, distributed datasets. If you enjoy variety, technical depth, and working at the intersection of data and strategy, this role offers meaningful impact.
Responsibilities
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Drive end-to-end delivery of data engineering initiatives across analytics, AI, and platform modernization efforts
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Architect and build cloud-native data platforms designed for scale, performance, and reliability
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Partner closely with client stakeholders and internal teams to align technical solutions with business objectives
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Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices for distributed data processing, migrations, and deployments
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Contribute ideas, patterns, and feedback to continuously improve consulting approaches and data solutions
Qualifications
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6+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or cloud-based data solutions
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Strong development skills in Scala, especially in recent roles
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Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with exposure to multi-cloud environments
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Advanced knowledge of distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark
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Experience designing and deploying end-to-end data solutions, including CI/CD and MLOps workflows
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Hands-on Databricks experience is required
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Engagement Details
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Contract position (initial 6-month term, with strong extension potential)
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40 hours per week
Why This Role
You’ll work alongside experienced data practitioners on initiatives that influence how organizations use data and AI. This is an opportunity to continuously learn, solve meaningful problems, and deliver solutions that have real-world impact.
Note: We are not engaging third-party staffing agencies for this position.
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Principal Enterprise Architect
Dallas
$180000 - $240000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentDallas, Texas
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Role: Principal Enterprise Architect
Location: Dallas, TX
Work Model: 5 days onsite Mandatory
Relocation Assistance Available
*This role requires a candidate who can begin onsite within the next two months; readiness to start on Day 1 in person is mandatory.
Overview
We are partnered with a large, complex organization in the technology sector undergoing a multi-year digital, platform, and cloud transformation. This role sits within a digital platforms organization supporting customer-facing and internal systems at enterprise scale.
The Principal Enterprise Architect will serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for defining enterprise architecture strategy, setting standards, and delivering scalable, secure, and modular solutions that enable both operational and analytical use cases.
This is a highly visible role partnering with engineering, platform, security, analytics, and business leaders to drive meaningful transformation.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business goals and industry best practices
- Design modular, scalable, and secure architecture patterns across digital platforms
- Lead large-scale initiatives including cloud migration, IT modernization, and system/vendor integration
- Act as the technical authority across portfolios, ensuring consistency and architectural rigor
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, analytics, security, and business stakeholders
- Guide and mentor architects while fostering strong collaboration and execution
- Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and compliance standards
- Proactively identify risks and solve complex technical challenges
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, platform engineering, or large-scale transformation
- Experience architecting solutions across CMS, analytics platforms, and identity/access management
- Strong background with modern web and backend technologies (e.g., microservices, APIs, Kubernetes, NoSQL)
- Hands-on experience with authentication and authorization frameworks
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Public cloud and/or architecture framework certifications (e.g., TOGAF)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment strategies
- Exposure to observability, performance optimization, accessibility, and SEO at scale
- Experience integrating AI-driven or intelligent systems into enterprise platforms
- Proven ability to influence, gain consensus, and drive execution across teams
- Track record of leading and scaling high-performing technical teams
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, complex, enterprise environments
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Data Engineering Lead
London
£600 - £700
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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Contract Data Engineering Lead
£600/day – Inside IR35
3 Months
Hybrid / WFH (UK-based)
A large UK organisation is in the middle of a major data platform transformation, moving from a legacy, third-party-managed environment to a modern, cloud-native setup. They are now looking for a Data Engineering Lead to support this transition and help stabilise and shape the data engineering function during a critical phase of change.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day operations while also helping define how data engineering is delivered post-migration.
THE ROLE
As Data Engineering Lead, you will:
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Lead a small team of data engineers across contractors and permanent staff.
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Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring pipelines are stable and production-ready.
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Support the transition from an outsourced model to an internal engineering function.
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Improve governance, standards, and delivery processes across the data platform.
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Work closely with analytics, architecture, and delivery stakeholders.
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Balance operational leadership with longer-term planning and strategy.
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
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Strong experience with Snowflake, AWS, Airflow, and dbt.
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Proven background leading data engineers in production environments.
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Experience supporting data platform migrations or major transformations.
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Confident making technical trade-offs and owning design decisions.
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Comfortable operating in fast-moving, change-heavy environments.
Nice to have:
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Experience introducing DevOps practices into data teams.
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Background in large, complex organisations.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
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A stable, well-structured data engineering team.
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Production-grade, governed pipelines in place.
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Clear ownership and operating model for post-migration delivery.
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Improved confidence from stakeholders in the data platform.
CONTRACT DETAILS
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Rate: £600 per day
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IR35: Inside
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Length: 3 months initially, strong chance of extension
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Location: UK-based, hybrid working
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Start: ASAP
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Technical Data Architect
London
£90000 - £100000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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Technical Architect (Cloud, Data & Platform)
Salary: £90,000 – £100,000
Hybrid: 3 days in Central London
I’m partnering with a client who are building a brand-new platform at the intersection of creativity, data and AI – enabling creators to licence digital content on transparent terms, while giving AI developers ethical access to high-quality data at scale. This is an early-stage hire where you’ll play a key role shaping a pilot and setting the foundations for a platform built to scale.
The role
As the Technical Architect, you’ll own the high-level architecture across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, APIs, integrations and security, working closely with an external platform provider and internal product leadership to deliver the MVP/MLP and the longer-term technical roadmap.
Key responsibilities
- Define and govern platform architecture (cloud, data, APIs, integrations, security)
- Set standards for schemas, metadata and interoperability
- Support hands-on delivery and solve complex technical challenges
- Produce clear documentation, technical direction and best practices
What my client is looking for
- 10+ years in engineering / architecture roles
- Strong experience with cloud-native distributed systems
- Hands-on AWS/Azure/GCP knowledge (IAM, networking, storage, compute)
- Strong data architecture experience (schemas, metadata, governance)
Nice to have
- Data-intensive platform/marketplace experience
- Integration-heavy work + exposure to IaC/DevOps
Location & eligibility
UK-based role. Right to work in the UK required (no sponsorship).
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BI Developer
Wednesbury
£30000 - £40000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentWednesbury, West Midlands
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BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER
Up to £40,000 | West Midlands | Hybrid (4 days/week in office)
THE COMPANY
Established distribution and wholesale business operating across the UK, supporting Operations, Sales, Finance, and eCommerce functions with data-driven decision making.
Growing Business Transformation team investing heavily in modern data infrastructure and reporting capabilities.
THE ROLE
Join the Business Reporting team as a BI Developer, building high-quality Power BI dashboards and supporting stakeholders across multiple business functions. You’ll be contributing to a brand-new Microsoft Fabric data platform while delivering clear, actionable insights to help teams make confident, data-driven decisions.
What you’ll do:
- Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards including data models, DAX measures, visuals, and Row-Level Security (RLS) aligned to business requirements
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the brand-new Data Platform built on Microsoft Fabric
- Respond to analysis requests, delivering timely and accurate outputs with clear commentary
- Validate data, document assumptions, and improve data quality across the reporting estate
- Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Finance and eCommerce to translate business questions into well-defined reporting solutions
- Collaborate with the Business Reporting team on semantic models and shared metrics
- Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
TECH STACK
- BI Tools: Power BI (primary), Microsoft Fabric (new platform)
- Database: SQL Server
- Data Tools: Excel (advanced)
- Legacy Systems: SSRS, SSIS (exposure helpful)
- Integrations: ERP systems, Salesforce
WHAT YOU NEED
Essential:
- Solid SQL skills with hands-on experience writing queries and manipulating data
- Hands-on Power BI development experience including data models, DAX measures, and visualizations
- Strong Excel skills for quick analysis and data manipulation
- Clear communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
- Organized and detail-oriented approach
- Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and stakeholder requests
Nice to have:
- Background in wholesale, distribution, or logistics sectors
- Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
- Salesforce experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric (actively building on this platform)
- Experience with legacy Microsoft BI technologies (SSRS, SSIS)
- Understanding of data governance and quality principles
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- Salary: Up to £40,000
- Location: Wednesbury, West Midlands
- Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
- Team: Business Reporting team within Business Transformation function
- Growth: Opportunity to shape a brand-new Microsoft Fabric data platform
- Impact: Work directly with Operations, Sales, Finance and eCommerce stakeholders
- Development: Exposure to modern cloud data platforms and BI tooling
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Initial screening with hiring manager (60 minutes)
- Technical discussion – Power BI and SQL walkthrough
- Final interview with wider team
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the apply button.
Keywords: BI Developer, Business Intelligence, Power BI, SQL, DAX, Microsoft Fabric, Data Analytics, Dashboards, Reporting, West Midlands, Wednesbury, Hybrid
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Data Architect
London
£550 - £600
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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DATA ARCHITECT
£550 – £600 per day
6 – months
We are representing a leading UK organisation recognised for its large-scale operations, strong public profile, and commitment to digital transformation. The organisation is undergoing a significant modernisation programme, with investment in technology, data, and cloud platforms to drive efficiency, transparency, and innovation across all business functions. With an emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement, this organisation is seeking top-tier talent to help shape its future.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to play a pivotal role in the migration of Finance and HR divisions onto Workday. This contractor will be instrumental in shaping the organisation’s data strategy, building scalable architecture solutions, and ensuring data integrity, security, and governance.
Key responsibilities include:
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Designing and implementing scalable data architecture solutions aligned with business and industry standards.
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Supporting the migration of Finance and HR data and systems into Workday.
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Managing critical data elements in Purview Data Catalogue and ensuring effective usage across the business.
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Establishing and enforcing data governance, quality, and security standards.
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Developing a data operating model for BAU and ongoing product adoption.
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Driving data architecture evolution to support advanced analytics and AI over the next four years.
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Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into data solutions.
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Providing technical leadership and mentorship to data architects, engineers, and analysts.
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Staying up to date with new technologies, and recommending improvements to architecture practices.
Technical Skills & Experience
Must-have:
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Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures
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Proficiency in data integration and ETL processes.
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Advanced skills in SQL, Python, or equivalent programming languages.
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Strong knowledge of data governance, data security, and compliance frameworks.
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Expertise in Master & Reference Data Management and Data Quality best practices.
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Cloud-based architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
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Experience implementing data management frameworks and operating models.
Desirable:
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Master’s degree or DAMA certification (CDMP).Proven expertise with Workday product and data integrations.
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Experience across different database architectures (Lakehouse, Relational, Document Store).
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Familiarity with observability tools, BI platforms (Power BI), or Agile methods.
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Knowledge of advanced analytics, data science, or NLP techniques.
Soft Skills
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical conversations.
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Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
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Proven leadership with the ability to mentor and guide teams.
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BI Analyst
Wednesbury
£30000 - £40000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentWednesbury, West Midlands
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BUSINESS Intelligence Analyst
Up to £40,000 | West Midlands | Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
THE COMPANY
Established distribution and wholesale business operating across the UK, supporting Operations, Sales, Finance, and eCommerce functions with data-driven decision making.
Growing Business Transformation team investing heavily in modern data infrastructure and reporting capabilities.
THE ROLE
Join the Business Reporting team as a BI Developer, building high-quality Power BI dashboards and supporting stakeholders across multiple business functions. You’ll be contributing to a brand-new Microsoft Fabric data platform while delivering clear, actionable insights to help teams make confident, data-driven decisions.
What you’ll do:
- Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards including data models, DAX measures, visuals, and Row-Level Security (RLS) aligned to business requirements
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the brand-new Data Platform built on Microsoft Fabric
- Respond to analysis requests, delivering timely and accurate outputs with clear commentary
- Validate data, document assumptions, and improve data quality across the reporting estate
- Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Finance and eCommerce to translate business questions into well-defined reporting solutions
- Collaborate with the Business Reporting team on semantic models and shared metrics
- Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
TECH STACK
- BI Tools: Power BI (primary), Microsoft Fabric (new platform)
- Database: SQL Server
- Data Tools: Excel (advanced)
- Legacy Systems: SSRS, SSIS (exposure helpful)
- Integrations: ERP systems, Salesforce
WHAT YOU NEED
Essential:
- Solid SQL skills with hands-on experience writing queries and manipulating data
- Hands-on Power BI development experience including data models, DAX measures, and visualizations
- Strong Excel skills for quick analysis and data manipulation
- Clear communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
- Organized and detail-oriented approach
- Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and stakeholder requests
Nice to have:
- Background in wholesale, distribution, or logistics sectors
- Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
- Salesforce experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric (actively building on this platform)
- Experience with legacy Microsoft BI technologies (SSRS, SSIS)
- Understanding of data governance and quality principles
WHAT’S ON OFFER
- Salary: Up to £40,000
- Location: Wednesbury, West Midlands
- Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
- Team: Business Reporting team within Business Transformation function
- Growth: Opportunity to shape a brand-new Microsoft Fabric data platform
- Impact: Work directly with Operations, Sales, Finance and eCommerce stakeholders
- Development: Exposure to modern cloud data platforms and BI tooling
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Initial screening with hiring manager (60 minutes)
- Technical discussion – Power BI and SQL walkthrough
- Final interview with wider team
Timeline: 2-3 weeks
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV to Mohammed Buhariwala at Harnham via the apply button.
Keywords: BI Developer, Business Intelligence, Power BI, SQL, DAX, Microsoft Fabric, Data Analytics, Dashboards, Reporting, West Midlands, Wednesbury, Hybrid
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Data Governance Manager
New Malden
£70000 - £75000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNew Malden, London
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Data Governance Manager
Hybrid London (1 day/week)
Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We’re hiring a Data Governance Manager to help build trusted, well-governed data foundations across a growing, tech-led insurance business. This is a hands-on role shaping how data supports analytics, AI, and decision-making across the organisation.
Why this role?
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Own and deliver a company-wide data governance strategy.
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Work in a modern, cloud-based environment (GCP today – AWS/Azure experience welcome).
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Shape data ownership, quality, lineage, and access control.
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Hire and manage a Data Quality Analyst.
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Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the London office.
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Salary up to £75,000 plus bonus and benefits.
What you’ll do:
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Design and embed scalable data governance frameworks.
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Define data domains, ownership, and stewardship with engineering and business teams.
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Implement standards for data quality, metadata, lineage, and documentation.
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Support compliance, privacy-by-design, and responsible data access.
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Improve data literacy and governance adoption across teams.
What we’re looking for:
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Experience delivering data governance in modern, cloud-based data platforms.
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Strong understanding of metadata-driven governance and analytics/AI data needs.
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Experience with data catalogues, quality, and access control tooling.
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Confident communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to have:
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Regulated industry experience (insurance/FS).
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Exposure to dbt or modern data tooling.
Cloud note: GCP experience is a bonus, not a requirement – strong AWS or Azure backgrounds are welcome.
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