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At Harnham, we specialize in six critical areas within Data Management and Governance:
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- Data Management: Ensuring your data is effectively organized, stored, and maintained to support your business processes and decision-making.
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- Data Governance: Establishing policies, procedures, and standards to manage your data assets and ensure data quality and integrity.
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- Data Quality: Implementing measures and practices to maintain high data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of your data.
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- Data Protection: Safeguarding sensitive data through robust security measures and compliance with data protection regulations.
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- Data Stewardship: Overseeing data assets and ensuring they are used responsibly and ethically within your organization.
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- Data Security:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Protecting your data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other security threats through advanced security practices and technologies.

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dbt & Snowflake – Analytics Engineer (Contract)
London
£500 - £550
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractLondon
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Analytics Engineer to join a leading marketing and brand analytics team. This role focuses on managing data ingestion and transformation projects, optimising dbt models, and supporting Looker dashboards. You will work closely with marketing and brand stakeholders to ensure data processes are accurate, documented, and maintainable.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own and manage brand and media data ingestion and transformation processes.
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Review and optimise dbt models (15-20 models) for completeness, accuracy, and automation.
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Maintain and document Snowflake assets, ingested tables, and analytics workflows.
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Support governance, process cleanup, and monthly reporting.
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Collaborate with marketing stakeholders, legal, and technical teams to ensure accurate data flow and reporting.
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Assist in delivering Looker dashboards and front-end experiences.
Technical Skills & Experience:
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Strong experience with dbt, Looker, and Snowflake (or other cloud data platforms).
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Knowledge of data ingestion and transformation processes (stakeholder-facing, not necessarily coding).
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Experience with marketing analytics and brand/media data preferred.
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Strong documentation, process governance, and problem-solving skills.
Soft Skills:
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Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
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Self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
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Detail-oriented, particularly with marketing and brand/media data.
Team & Stakeholders:
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Work within a marketing analytics engineering team, supported by project/program managers.
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Engage with brand, media, marketing, legal, and technical stakeholders.
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DBT & Snowflake – Analytics Engineer
London
£500 - £550
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractLondon
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Analytics Engineer to join a leading marketing and brand analytics team. This role focuses on managing data ingestion and transformation projects, optimising dbt models, and supporting Looker dashboards. You will work closely with marketing and brand stakeholders to ensure data processes are accurate, documented, and maintainable.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own and manage brand and media data ingestion and transformation processes.
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Review and optimise dbt models (15-20 models) for completeness, accuracy, and automation.
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Maintain and document Snowflake assets, ingested tables, and analytics workflows.
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Support governance, process cleanup, and monthly reporting.
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Collaborate with marketing stakeholders, legal, and technical teams to ensure accurate data flow and reporting.
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Assist in delivering Looker dashboards and front-end experiences.
Technical Skills & Experience:
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Strong experience with dbt, Looker, and Snowflake (or other cloud data platforms).
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Knowledge of data ingestion and transformation processes (stakeholder-facing, not necessarily coding).
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Experience with marketing analytics and brand/media data preferred.
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Strong documentation, process governance, and problem-solving skills.
Soft Skills:
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Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
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Self-starter with excellent organisational skills.
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Detail-oriented, particularly with marketing and brand/media data.
Team & Stakeholders:
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Work within a marketing analytics engineering team, supported by project/program managers.
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Engage with brand, media, marketing, legal, and technical stakeholders.
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Director of Architecture and Governance
San Antonio
$160000 - $190000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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Director of Data Architecture & Governance
Location: San Antonio, TX (On-site)
Salary: $160,000 – $190,000 base
The Role
We’re hiring a Director of Data Architecture & Governance to build the foundation of enterprise data across a complex, multi-system environment. This is a highly strategic, hands-on leadership role. You’ll define the data architecture, implement governance standards, and ensure trusted, compliant data flows across core business systems-spanning finance, operations, HR, and more.
This is the right role for someone who’s led data strategy at scale and is ready to take ownership of a company-wide transformation.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and maintain enterprise data systems including data lakes, warehouses, and real-time pipelines
- Define and enforce data governance policies across business-critical systems (POS, HRIS, finance, supply chain, etc.)
- Standardize metadata, master data, lineage, and stewardship practices across the organization
- Select and implement tools for data cataloging, access control, and classification
- Partner with Legal, IT, HR, and Operations to ensure responsible and compliant data usage
- Lead data quality efforts including validation, cleansing, and auditing
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on data infrastructure, risk, and scalability
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, or enterprise data management
- Proven ability to design scalable, cloud-based data systems (e.g., AWS, GCP, Snowflake)
- Experience with governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DMBOK) and compliance requirements (e.g., CCPA, PCI)
- Familiarity with ETL tools, metadata platforms, and data security standards
- Strong leadership, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
- A systems thinker with a passion for building clean, scalable, business-ready data environments
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Director of Architecture and Data Governance
San Antonio
$150000 - $190000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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Director of Architecture & Data Governance
Onsite in San Antonio, Texas
$150,000 – $190,000 base
An established company entering a new era of innovation is seeking a Director of Architecture & Data Governance to lead the transformation of its data infrastructure and governance from the ground up. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on data leader eager to design and implement scalable frameworks that support enterprise-wide decision-making.
If you’re passionate about building modern data ecosystems where none currently exist, influencing enterprise architecture strategy, and ensuring trusted, secure, and well-governed data across the organization-this is your opportunity to own that vision.
What You’ll Own
- Define and implement the company’s enterprise-wide data architecture and governance strategy
- Design systems that support data lakes, data warehouses, real-time platforms, and emerging analytics tools
- Establish and operationalize governance standards: metadata management, lineage, access controls, quality, and compliance
- Lead data quality initiatives and implement scalable solutions for classification, cataloging, and stewardship
- Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Legal, HR, and Executive Leadership) to guide responsible data use and shape data-driven culture
- Advise senior leaders on data risk, compliance, and strategic infrastructure planning
- Opportunity to grow and manage a team over time
What You Bring
- 6-8+ years in data architecture, data governance, or enterprise data management roles
- Experience building and operationalizing data infrastructure and governance frameworks from scratch
- Expertise in Azure or similar cloud-based data environments
- Strong knowledge of data management frameworks and compliance standards
- Familiarity with ETL tools, data cataloging platforms, metadata systems, and security protocols
- Exceptional cross-functional communication skills. You can prove your ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to operations-heavy environments with data use cases spanning labor, HR, and supply chain
- Comfort with fast-paced, evolving technical environments and an openness to redefining the tech stack as needed
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Senior Data Governance Analyst
Birmingham
£40000 - £40000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Senior Data Governance Analyst
Salary: up to £40,000
Based: Birmingham – 3x week in office
Are you passionate about data governance and looking to grow your career in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment? We’re seeking a Data Governance Senior Analyst to support the operational side of data governance within a financial service. You’ll play a key role in content management, data quality reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
What You’ll Do
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Support data governance managers in project scoping and content gathering
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Upload data assets into our central governance hub
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Assist with tracking and reporting data quality metrics using Ab Initio
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Produce and manage monthly KPI reports
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Liaise with stakeholders across the business to ensure accurate data delivery
What You’ll Need
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A curious and proactive mindset with the willingness to learn governance tools
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Strong admin and reporting skills (Excel, PowerPoint required; SQL a bonus)
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Understanding of data management and privacy principles
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Previous experience in financial services or a regulated industry (preferred)
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Head of Governance
Birmingham
£80000 - £80000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Head of Data Governance
Salary: up to £80,000
Based: Birmingham – hybrid, 3x week
About the Role
An established financial service organisation is looking for a Head of Data Governance – a strategic and driven leader to take the reins. As Head of Data Governance, you’ll work closely with our CDO and CIO to define the roadmap, close gaps, and align governance across business functions.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement the data governance roadmap
- Lead gap analysis and risk reporting for executive and regulatory needs
- Build a high-performing team, supporting existing analysts and incoming managers
- Develop, refine, and implement policies on data privacy, ownership, lineage, and control
- Act as a senior advisor on regulatory data responsibilities across cross-functional teams
- Represent governance in quarterly risk and compliance meetings
What You’ll Need
- 6+ years in data governance, data privacy, or risk/data leadership
- Experience building or rebuilding governance functions
- Strong understanding of regulatory data obligations (e.g. GDPR, BCBS 239)
- Proven team leadership experience and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Collaborative and flexible mindset, with hands-on capability when needed
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Data Governance Manager
Birmingham
£50000 - £55000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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Data Governance Manager
Salary: up to £55,000
Based: Birmingham – hybrid, 3x week in office
About the Role
This established banking organisation is looking for a hands-on Data Governance Manager to join our lean and collaborative data team. This role is vital in re-establishing and embedding governance processes, engaging with project managers and business teams, and supporting our data privacy obligations.
What You’ll Do
- Drive the delivery of data governance activities across business units
- Work closely with the Head of Data Governance on documentation and reporting
- Complete and manage data privacy assessments
- Gather and validate control documents and ensure SME approvals
- Support tool deployment and integration (including Ab Initio)
What You’ll Need
- 3+ years in a data governance or data quality role
- Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. banking, insurance)
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of data privacy frameworks (e.g. GDPR, DSARs, DPIAs)
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
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Head of Data Governance
Birmingham
£75000 - £80000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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HEAD OF DATA GOVERNANCE
UP TO £80,000 + BENEFITS
HYBRID – West Midlands
If you’re a senior data governance leader ready to build strategy, drive change, and influence at the highest level – this is your opportunity to take ownership in a business where data is critical to success.
THE COMPANY:
This established yet fast-moving financial services company is doubling down on data. Operating in a dynamic, retail-facing environment, they’re scaling their data governance capability and looking for a senior leader to take charge of roadmap, risk, and reporting. You’ll join a lean, collaborative data team with executive backing – and the space to make a real impact, quickly.
THE ROLE:
As Head of Data Governance, you’ll lead strategy, structure, and execution across the data governance landscape. From high-level roadmap development to hands-on control testing, you’ll drive both strategic planning and day-to-day delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define and deliver the data governance roadmap across the business
- Lead and develop a cross-functional data governance team
- Present risk exposure and mitigation strategies to the executive team
- Drive and own gap analysis across the organisation’s governance framework
- Support and implement control testing across governance processes
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Head of Data Governance will bring:
- Experience in data governance or enterprise data leadership
- Experience developing and implementing governance strategy and roadmaps
- Proven leadership capability, including team management and development
- Strong communication skills – comfortable engaging at C-suite level
- Experience with control testing and risk-based governance
THE BENEFITS:
You’ll receive a salary of up to £80,000 depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to lead a core business function.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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Data Governance Analyst
Birmingham
£35000 - £40000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST
UP TO £40,000 + BENEFITS
HYBRID – West Midlands
If you’re an organised, detail-oriented analyst with a passion for both admin and data, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a regulated, data-driven environment.
THE COMPANY:
This financial services business is in the middle of an exciting data transformation. With strong leadership and a clear strategy, they’re investing in governance, quality, and insight across all business areas. As part of a lean but growing data team, you’ll play a vital role supporting governance processes and helping the wider business understand and maintain high data standards.
THE ROLE:
As a Data Governance Analyst, you’ll provide a mix of hands-on data support and project coordination.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support in scoping and content collection for governance projects
- Upload and retrieve key materials from the internal data hub
- Generate and maintain monthly KPI reports
- Begin working with data quality tools (e.g., Abonetia)
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Governance Analyst will bring:
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- High attention to detail – especially with reporting and content management
- Comfortable with both administrative and analytical tasks
- Familiarity with data quality metrics and governance concepts
- Basic experience with reporting tools or platforms
THE BENEFITS:
You’ll receive a salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package and support for professional development.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
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