Job Description:

Senior Data Consultant

£60k - £90k per annum + Bonus and Benefits

London, Manchester or Glasgow / Hybrid

Are you passionate about helping organisations unlock the power of trusted data and AI? Do you enjoy solving complex business challenges, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping data strategies that deliver real impact?

This is your opportunity to join a leading global technology consulting organisation at the forefront of Data, Analytics and AI. Working with high-profile clients across a range of industries, you'll help design the data foundations that power AI, advanced analytics and intelligent business transformation.

Whether you're an experienced Consultant ready for your next challenge or a Senior Consultant looking to lead strategic engagements, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects while developing your expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology consulting.

What you'll be doing

As a trusted advisor, you'll help clients build robust data management capabilities that enable innovation, responsible AI and better business decisions. You'll:

• Advise clients on data management, governance and AI strategies, helping shape vision, roadmaps and business cases that maximise the value of data.
• Design and implement data management operating models, including governance frameworks, stewardship, policies, standards and processes.
• Lead or contribute to data governance, data quality, metadata management, master data management (MDM), data lineage and catalogue initiatives.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes, influencing senior stakeholders and driving organisational change.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, developers and data scientists to embed governance, quality and compliance into modern data platforms and AI solutions.
• Support the delivery of trusted, ethical and compliant AI through strong data foundations and governance practices.
• At Senior Consultant level, lead workstreams, mentor colleagues, contribute to thought leadership and support business development activities including proposals, bids and client presentations.

What we're looking for

You'll bring a blend of consulting expertise, technical knowledge and stakeholder management skills, including:

• Proven experience designing and delivering data management, data governance or Master Data Management (MDM) solutions within consulting or industry.
• Experience delivering initiatives such as data catalogues, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, master data consolidation or governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with at least one leading data governance or data management platform, such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation, Ataccama or Microsoft Purview.
• Experience defining and embedding data stewardship models, governance processes and operating frameworks.
• Strong communication, consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities and a genuine interest in AI, emerging technologies and data-driven transformation.

Desirable:

• Experience with AI governance, Responsible AI, AI data preparation, model lifecycle management, bias detection, explainability or the DAMA DMBOK framework.

If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Data Management Consultant, Data Governance Consultant, Senior Data Consultant, Data Strategy Consultant, Master Data Management (MDM) Consultant, Data Governance Lead, Data Architect, Enterprise Data Architect, Data Engineer, Information Management Consultant, Metadata Specialist, Data Quality Consultant, Data Stewardship Lead, Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Ataccama, DAMA DMBOK, AI Governance, Responsible AI, Data Lineage, Metadata Management, Data Catalogue, Data Quality, Master Data Management.

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