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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.
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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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Contact us today to learn how our bespoke talent solutions can enhance your organization's Data Governance capabilities.
JOBS
LATEST DATA
GOVERNANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Senior Director – Head of Data Strategy
London
£130000 - £150000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentLondon
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Senior Director – Head of Data Strategy
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Location: London (4 days a week in their office)
I’m looking for a Head of Data Strategy for one of my Biotech clients. This company is a fast-paced biotech startup, dedicated to developing innovative medicines and drug discovery, particularly targeting niche diseases utilizing machine learning and AI.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and implement a comprehensive, long-term data strategy aligned with the organization’s business and technical objectives.
- Lead the design and creation of scalable, future-ready data and metadata infrastructure.
- Foster a strong curiosity for data, actively seeking new data sources and connections to drive the company’s vision forward.
- Ensure data frequency, metadata management, and data provenance remain aligned with business needs and objectives.
- Collaborate closely with biologists, business teams, legal teams, data engineers, software developers, and AI engineers to facilitate seamless integration of data systems and processes.
- Oversee the development and implementation of data governance and validation frameworks to ensure data quality, traceability, and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring continuous audit readiness.
- Guide the creation and maintenance of ETL pipelines and data workflows to guarantee efficient data processing and validation.
- Support all departments by ensuring that data is structured, pre-processed, and optimized for model training.
- Implement robust data security and privacy measures, particularly for sensitive and regulated information.
- Continuously assess and incorporate emerging data technologies and tools to keep the infrastructure modern and efficient.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations on data-driven decisions.
- Mentor and support technical teams, fostering a data-centric culture across the organization.
- Work with the legal team during the negotiation and execution of data licensing agreements, ensuring compliance with usage terms and legal conditions.
- Oversee governance processes to ensure data integrity and adherence to regulatory standards
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in defining data governance, quality control, and lifecycle management to support decision-making, research and development, and product innovation.
- Expertise in aligning data initiatives across engineering, platform, and AI teams to ensure collaboration and consistent data strategies.
- Skilled in developing long-term data strategies that integrate enterprise-wide data into a unified framework.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing data governance frameworks to ensure vendor and regulatory compliance, while establishing data quality standards across all teams.
- Proficient in designing scalable and robust data architectures tailored to varied requirements, such as large biological datasets, AI models, and platform integration.
- Experience managing change in data systems, including transitioning to new platforms, adopting new tools, and using agile methodologies to keep pace with a dynamic environment.
- Expertise in leading cloud adoption strategies, focused on building distributed data storage and processing systems to support AI and platform needs.
- Strong background in enforcing data privacy and security measures aligned with industry regulations, including encryption and access controls.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application for consideration.
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Head of Data
Nashville
$200000 - $225000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentTennessee
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HEAD OF DATA
INSURANCE
TENNESSEE
$200,000 – $225,000 + bonus
THE COMPANY
This company is a mainstay within the insurance, mortgage, and real estate space. They have been around for over half a century and are working on a massive data modernization project, needing a business-facing leader to drive change in multiple areas within data.
THE ROLE – Head of Data
As the head of data, you will be handling everything from cloud migrations to governance and analytics across business lines. Your role will interact with senior leadership and drive culture change and adoption of modern data practices. Further responsibilities include:
- Migrating off on-prem legacy stack to cloud
- Setting up data governance practices from the ground up and driving adoption
- Leading analysts, engineers, and more (OH MY!)
- Working with the C-suite and other executives within the business on strategy, budgeting, and vision
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree educated with a Computer Science background
- Experience leading teams of up to 50 across all aspects of data
- Business-facing experience and ability to choose tooling and technologies
- Ability to work at a fast pace and drive change
- AWS experience is a plus
BENEFITS
Base salary up to $225,000 + bonus and full benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Danny Macdonald via the Apply link on this page.
KEYWORDS
Head of Data, Data Governance, Head of Analytics, Cloud Migration, AWS, SSIS, Data Modernization
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Head of Data Management & Governance
London
£600 - £650
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractLondon
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HEAD OF DATA MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE
£600 – £650 PER DAY OUTSIDE IR35
LONDON (2/3 DAYS IN THE OFFICE)
3 MONTH CONTRACT
THE COMPANY:
Join a global company and lead the Data Management and Governance function.
THE ROLE:
As the Head of Data Management & Governance, you will lead a critical function within the business focusing on developing and implementing robust data management and governance frameworks. Key responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with stakeholders across departments to enable efficient data usage.
- Formulating policies and procedures for data management and governance to ensure compliance.
- Managing the data catalogue, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
- Mitigating any potential risks across Data Governance and Management.
- Managing the establishment of MDM.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The successful Head of Data Management & Governance will need:
- Proven experience in a Senior Data Management or Governance role.
- Expertise in data governance, MDM, and data quality.
- Strong understanding of data compliance and GDPR.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Expertise in AI Governance and AI Ethics.
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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Senior Data Governance Analyst
London
£60000 - £66000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentLondon
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Senior Data Governance Analyst
London – Hybrid Working
Up to £66,000 + Benefits
About the Business
The company’s mission is to optimize global resources. They assist organizations in making strategic and sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets worldwide. They provide a comprehensive view of commodities markets, offering companies the data and intelligence needed to navigate global value chains daily. Customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports, forecasts, a dedicated news channel, and supply and demand data.
About the Team
The Data Governance team focuses on increasing confidence and ensuring that data is fit for purpose by providing the capability to assess, monitor, and improve data quality through effective governance.
About the Role
This role involves leading and managing data governance activities across the organization, with a focus on improving data quality and managing key information assets. The goal is to enhance the overall data and governance maturity of the company. The individual in this role will ensure adherence to the enterprise data governance framework, which covers data policies, standards, and practices, in order to achieve the necessary levels of consistency and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Enforcing the data governance framework, which includes ownership, onboarding, standards, rules, and processes.
- Leading data governance committees to ensure decision-making around data evolves to meet business needs.
- Collaborating with technology and architecture teams to manage changes within the data catalog and data quality.
- Creating and agreeing on metrics to measure data governance and quality, providing actionable insights to drive a proactive approach.
- Training and educating data stewards and owners on data governance and quality management practices through the governance framework.
- Facilitating workshops and meetings across business areas for onboarding, improvement, and raising the profile of data governance.
- Assisting in managing the data quality roadmap.
- Proactively analyzing and profiling current data, identifying and tracking data quality issues, and suggesting areas for improvement.
Requirements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in delivering large projects, managing timelines, and mitigating risks.
- Expertise in data governance management from both a business and technical perspective.
- Ability to motivate and hold teams accountable to rules, frameworks, or delivery expectations.
- Experience in partnering with and influencing diverse teams across multiple locations.
- Proficiency in SQL, dashboarding, or possessing a technical background would be valuable.
How to apply:
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Callum Aris via the apply link on this page.
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Assistant Director
Manchester
£80000 - £90000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentManchester, Greater Manchester
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Assistant Director
Manchester – Hybrid
Assistant Director role sitting in Strategy & Risk within a large accounting firm. Seeking a strong background in accounting across business modelling, financial modelling and strategic planning. In addition to developing these models you will need to be involved in business development and the sales of these models.
Requirements:
- Accounting experience
- Three-Statement Financial Models
- Management experience
- Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Business Development
Nice to have:
- Python, SQL
- Accounting Qualifications
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