Data Manager

We are seeking a Data Manager (contract) to take ownership of data governance and drive data literacy across the organisation. This is a hands-on role suited to an all-rounder who can operate end-to-end and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Split of focus (approx.):

• 50% Data Literacy (training, enablement, adoption)
• 50% Data Stewardship / Governance / Data Integrity (standards, quality, ownership)

You will also provide structure and direction, including helping to prioritise work and guiding what another contractor should deliver., Data governance / stewardship / integrity

• Take ownership of governance fundamentals: standards, definitions, ownership, stewardship
• Improve data integrity and quality practices (controls, checks, issue management, escalation routes)
• Assess what is already in place and introduce pragmatic improvements

Data literacy (training and enablement)

• Create and deliver data literacy training (e.g., workshops, presentations, playbooks)
• Develop reusable enablement materials, including scripts/storyboards for short internal videos where required
• Improve consistency of data usage by partnering with business teams and embedding good practices

• Proven experience owning data governance and/or data stewardship in a delivery-focused environment
• Strong evidence of data literacy work: you have created and delivered training (sessions, decks, guidance, internal comms, videos)
• Comfortable working in a small data team where you need to be hands-on and pragmatic
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence without heavy process
• Delivery mindset: able to assess ? prioritise ? implement ? embed improvements

Skills

• Data Governance Data Stewardship Data Literacy Data Quality Data Integrity Data Standards Business Glossary Data Ownership (RACI) Stakeholder