DATA
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Data Governance professionals work with all data touch points to get a full picture of how data is being used and then implement the policies and standards that protect it.
As the value, size and regulation of data grows, the data governance market follows with professionals in Data Quality, Data Management, MDM, and Data Stewardship on the rise.
Companies now realise the power of their data and understand the need for people to track it, understand how it is being used, and the processes required to look after this asset.
With dedicated consultants hiring in this market, we have a fantastic network of data governance professionals across all levels. If you are looking to build a Data Governance team, or looking for your next Data governance job, please get in touch.
WHY
HARNHAM?
Our reputation as a global leader in data recruitment is built on a foundation of hundreds of dedicated specialists who operate across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
This extensive network empowers us to offer unparalleled recruitment solutions, matching our clients with the ideal Data Governance talent.
We recognize the unique nature of each organization's data governance needs.
Our recruitment strategies are, therefore, highly customized, focusing on understanding and aligning with your specific business objectives and compliance requirements.
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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 Governance projects and initiatives.
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- Executive Search: Our executive search service is designed to identify and secure leaders in the Data Governance field who can propel your business strategies and regulatory compliance forward.
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- Industry-Specific Expertise: We operate across all industries, offering specialized recruitment solutions that understand and cater to the unique challenges and opportunities within your sector.
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Data Analytics Engineer
Austin
$140000 - $160000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentAustin, Texas
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About the Role
We are looking for a Data Analytics Engineer who sits at the intersection of data engineering and analytics. In this role, you will transform raw, messy data from vehicles, APIs, and operational systems into clean, reliable datasets that are trusted and widely used-from engineering teams to executive leadership.
You will own data pipelines end to end and build dashboards that surface insights, track performance, and help teams quickly identify issues.
What You’ll Do
- Build and maintain ETL pipelines that ingest data from diverse internal systems into a centralized analytics warehouse
- Work with unique and high-volume datasets, including vehicle telemetry, sensor-derived signals, logistics data, and system test results
- Write efficient, well-structured SQL to model and prepare data for analysis and reporting
- Design, build, and maintain dashboards (e.g., Grafana or similar) used to monitor system performance and operational health
- Partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable datasets
- Explore internal AI- and LLM-based tools to automate analysis and uncover new insights
What You’ll Need
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and data libraries such as pandas, Polars, or similar
- Advanced SQL skills, including complex joins, window functions, and query optimization
- Proven experience building and operating ETL pipelines using modern data tooling
- Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Grafana, Tableau, Looker)
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect
- High-level understanding of LLMs and interest in applying them to data and analytics workflows
- Strong ownership mindset and commitment to data quality and reliability
Nice to Have
- Experience with ClickHouse or other analytical databases (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
- Background working with vehicle, sensor, or logistics data
- Prior experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or other data-intensive hardware-driven domains
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Data Governance Officer
London
£350 - £410
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractLondon
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Data Governance Officer – 4 days per week
Location: London- 2 days onsite
Contract: 6 months
IR35: Outside (TBC)
Rate: Up to £410 per day
Start: ASAP
Overview
Reporting into the Head of Operations, this role has been created due to a gap in internal Information Governance capability. The programme spans multiple stakeholders and delivery partners, with complex and shared datasets.
The focus is to establish strong governance foundations and support the rollout of a secure, centralised digital platform that will act as a single source of truth for operational and customer data.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and assess existing data governance practices and controls
* Design and implement a practical, fit-for-purpose data governance framework
* Deliver full data mapping and visibility across the data ecosystem (flows, owners, risks)
* Define and embed governance tooling, standards and processes
* Lead on DPIAs, DSARs and Data Protection Act compliance
* Support the rollout of a secure centralised platform used by internal teams and external partners
* Advise stakeholders on best practice, risk mitigation and compliance
* Ensure data integrity, consistency and appropriate controls across multiple projects
Day-to-Day Focus
* Data mapping and data flow analysis
* Governance advisory and hands-on delivery
* Supporting multiple concurrent digital/data initiatives
* Translating requirements into practical governance controls
Requirements
* Strong Information/Data Governance experience (strategy and hands on delivery)
* Proven track record implementing governance frameworks from scratch
* Experience with DSARs, DPIAs and DPA compliance
* Comfortable working across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
* Experience consolidating siloed data into a unified governance approach
* Exposure to digital/customer platforms or transformation programmes beneficial
* Experience working across partnership or multi-organisation environments preferred
Soft Skills
* Personable and confident with stakeholders
* Pragmatic and solutions-focused
* Comfortable in fast-moving, delivery-focused environments
* Able to clearly explain governance and best practice to non-technical teams
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Information Governance Officer
City of London
£400 - £410
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractCity of London, London
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INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER
£410 PER DAY OUTSIDE IR35
HYBRID (2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE – LONDON)
6 MONTH CONTRACT
THE COMPANY:
Join an organisation undergoing significant data transformation, with data governance positioned as a core pillar of its strategy as an Information Governance Officer.
THE ROLE:
The Information Governance Officer role supports the design and implementation of a practical, fit-for-purpose data governance framework.
You will work across multiple data projects, helping to map complex data flows, define governance standards, and ensure compliance as new digital platforms and data services are rolled out. The role requires someone who can operate strategically while also delivering at pace.
Key responsibilities include:
- Mapping the end-to-end data ecosystem across multiple teams and organisations
- Designing and embedding a data governance framework
- Supporting delivery of a secure, centralised digital data platform
- Advising on and completing DSARs and DPIAs
- Defining data ownership, access, and data flow models
- Working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to educate teams on governance best practice
- Ensuring governance is embedded into project and product design
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong experience in Information Governance, both advisory and hands-on
- Proven background working across complex, multi-organisation or Pan-London environments
- Solid understanding of DSARs, DPIAs, and wider data protection requirements
- Experience mapping data flows and complex data ecosystems
- Ability to design and implement data governance frameworks in delivery-focused environments
- Confident working with a range of stakeholders, including technical teams and senior leaders
- Pragmatic, personable approach
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.
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Enterprise Data Architect
New York
$170000 - $200000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentNew York
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Enterprise Data Architect
Location: New York City (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Secondary: Chicago (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to $200,000 + bonus
Sponsorship: Not available
Harnham is exclusively supporting a world-class global organisation in the search for an Enterprise Data Architect to design and deliver its next-generation data platform.
This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who wants to architect an enterprise data foundation from the ground up and play a central role in how analytics and AI are applied across a complex, global business.
The Role
You’ll lead the design and implementation of a modern Data Lakehouse architecture, taking the organisation from proof-of-concept to a scalable enterprise platform. You’ll work directly with senior leadership and partner closely with DevOps, platform, and business teams to define the long-term data strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Architecting and building Databricks infrastructure on AWS
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Designing enterprise lakehouse architecture (Databricks + Snowflake)
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Defining how data moves across systems and platforms
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Establishing architectural standards, governance, and cost optimisation
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Partnering with senior stakeholders across technology and the business
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Laying the foundation for analytics, AI, and ML at enterprise scale
What We’re Looking For
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10+ years’ experience in data architecture or enterprise data roles
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Deep hands-on experience with Databricks (essential)
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Strong background in AWS and Snowflake
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Proven experience building platforms from scratch
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Comfortable operating independently in lean teams
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Strong business and stakeholder communication skills
Why Apply?
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Own and shape an enterprise data platform from day one
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Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives
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Work that leaves a lasting, real-world legacy
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Join a best-in-class global organisation at a pivotal moment
Apply through Harnham to discuss this confidential opportunity in more detail.
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Data Manager / Data Projects Lead
City of London
£400 - £550
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractCity of London, London
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DATA MANAGER / DATA PROJECTS LEAD
£400 – £550 PER DAY INSIDE IR35
2-3 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE (LONDON)
6 MONTH CONTRACT
THE COMPANY:
A large, well-established organisation with a strong strategic focus on data and AI. While the business is sizeable, the data function itself is relatively lean, offering the successful Data Manager / Data Projects Lead the opportunity to have real ownership, visibility, and impact across multiple workstreams.
THE ROLE:
As a Data Manager / Data Projects Lead, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and coordinate four key organisation-wide data projects
- Spend 50% of the time on data literacy initiatives and 50% on wider data projects
- Own and drive the organisation’s data literacy agenda, improving data confidence and capability
- Assess project demand and understand current vs. target-state delivery
- Audit priorities across existing data infrastructure and strategy
- Support prioritisation and alignment across multiple data workstreams
- Work closely with senior stakeholders
- Act as a coordinating lead for data activities (without direct line management)
- Gather requirements and ensure alignment with the data team
- Roll up sleeves to create materials, presentations, and supporting content
- Translate data problems into clear, engaging outputs (including AI-supported presentations where relevant)
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience leading or coordinating data literacy, data enablement, or data change initiatives
- Strong grounding in data governance, analytics, visualisation, and storytelling
- Experience working in large organisations with small data teams (or consultancy backgrounds)
- Ability to assess project demand, define priorities, and align teams to delivery plans
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with HR, data, and senior business leaders
- Experience working with tools such as Excel and Power BI
- Confident operating in a supervisory / coordinating role across multiple workstreams
- Comfortable creating content and materials, not just directing others
- A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.
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Data Governance Analyst
Coventry
£300 - £450
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractCoventry, West Midlands
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DATA GOVERNANCE ANALYST
£300 – £450 PER DAY INSIDE IR35
HYBRID (2 DAYS PER WEEK – COVENTRY)
6 MONTH CONTRACT
THE COMPANY:
Join a large organisation undergoing a significant data governance transformation. The business is currently implementing changes driven by updated data policies, AI strategy, and best-practice data management frameworks, with strong executive sponsorship and positive stakeholder engagement across the organisation.
THE ROLE:
As a Data Governance Analyst, Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the implementation of updated data governance policies and associated workflows
- Managing and embedding the Data Governance Management (DGM) toolkit, including definitions, lineage, and ownership assignment
- Conducting and following up on data policy and compliance assessments for new initiatives and features
- Working closely with stakeholders to introduce governance processes into day-to-day business operations
- Maintaining and structuring the Data Hub as the central source for data policies, standards, and processes
- Communicating governance changes, updates, and best practices clearly across the business
- Supporting data classification initiatives, including adoption, implementation, and training
- Liaising with third-party suppliers to ensure governance and catalogue tools are being used effectively
- Supporting data literacy programmes and communicating learning initiatives via the Data Hub
- Identifying and escalating data risks, supporting risk management activities where required
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The successful Data Governance Analyst will have:
- Experience in data governance, data management, or a closely related data role
- Working knowledge of GDPR, including DSARs and DPIAs
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate data-related concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A solid understanding of technical data terminology, with a background in BI, data analysis, or analytics being highly beneficial
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple governance workstreams
- Experience identifying data risks and supporting risk management processes
- Exposure to data modelling concepts (desirable)
- Experience with data catalogue or governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or Precisely
- Experience sharing and embedding data governance practices across a business
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.
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Data Governance Consultant
Amsterdam
€70000 - €80000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentNetherlands
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Data Governance Analyst
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Salary up to 80k
THE COMPANY
This international organisation are looking for a Data Governance Analyst to work within their growing Data team. Since their establishment they have won multiple awards and are now looking to grow their data function. This is a really exciting opportunity to be part of a greenfield working environment and work across a variety of projects.
THE ROLE
In this you will be instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive data governance framework. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned data governance professional who is passionate about shaping the data landscape of a forward-looking organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a robust data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document data quality standards and metrics.
- Establish and enforce data governance best practices to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
- Lead efforts to classify and categorize data assets, and implement access controls based on sensitivity.
- Oversee data stewardship programs, ensuring accountability for data quality and ownership.
- Collaborate with IT and business units to implement and monitor data governance initiatives.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies related to data governance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.
- In-depth understanding of data governance principles, practices, and industry standards.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or other industry-specific standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
- Experience in implementing data governance tools and technologies is a plus.
Benefits:
- Fantastic benefits on offer
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Data Governance Manager
Birmingham
£50000 - £55000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentBirmingham, West Midlands
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DATA GOVERNANCE MANAGER
UP TO £55,000 + BENEFITS
HYBRID – West Midlands
If you’re a hands-on Data Governance professional looking to build out a function from the ground up in a collaborative, regulated environment – this could be your next big step.
THE COMPANY:
I’m working with a growing financial services business that’s investing heavily in its data function. With a lean structure, a clear mandate, and strong backing, they’re rebuilding their Data Governance capability – and looking for someone to lead from the front.
You’ll join a business where everyone pitches in, leadership is accessible, and your voice will genuinely shape the way data is managed and protected.
THE ROLE:
As Data Governance Manager, you’ll be the key figure in adapting, embedding, and owning governance frameworks across the business. You’ll support privacy workflows, drive best practices, and work closely with teams across customer, operations, and data science to get things done.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and evolve data governance processes and frameworks
- Support privacy management and internal assessment reviews
- Perform gap analysis and implement actionable improvements
- Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and project teams
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Data Governance Manager will bring:
- Experience within financial services or a heavily regulated industry
- Strong understanding of governance, data privacy, and risk frameworks
- Confident communicator with the ability to build stakeholder trust
- Previous line management or mentoring experience
Bonus points for:
- SQL or technical literacy to support data discussions
- Experience with enterprise data governance/privacy tools
- Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualisation exposure
THE BENEFITS:
You’ll receive a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.
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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Head of Data Management
Nottingham
£90000 - £100000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentNottingham, Nottinghamshire
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HEAD OF DATA MANAGEMENT
£90,000-£100,000
NOTTINGHAM (Hybrid)
This company is going through a massive transformation and is looking for a data leader who’s ready to rebuild how an organisation thinks about, governs, and uses its data from the ground up. This is a high-impact, highly visible position where you’ll be working closely with Senior Leadership to drive real change across data quality, privacy and compliance.
THE ROLE:
A Head of Data Management will need to:
- Own and deliver the enterprise Data Management Strategy
- Lead data stewardship
- Evolve and mature data governance
- Oversee the full data lifecycle
- Partner with senior leaders
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A successful Head of Data Management will have the following skills and experience:
- Strong experience with ETL, APIs and modern cloud data platforms
- Skilled in SQL and Python
- Knowledge of data quality tools
- Understanding of data governance frameworks, lifecycle management and architecture
- Experience working in regulated environments
THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £100,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.
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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