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# DATA GOVERNANCE & METADATA SPECIALIST

- **Company:** Talent Ltd
- **Location:** Southampton, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Collibra, Data Management, Data Delivery, Databricks
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815458728-data-governance--metadata-specialist

## About the Role

* Data Governance Expertise: A strong understanding of data governance best practices, as well as the core purpose and value of metadata management (a DAMA qualification is highly desirable).
 * Professional Experience: Around 2 years of experience working within a data governance capacity, preferably within a large scale or highly regulated corporate environment.
 * Tooling Experience: Hands-on experience using Collibra or equivalent tools (such as Informatica, Atacama, Alation, etc.), combined with a strong awareness of Databricks Unity Catalog.
 * Business Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value-led terms easily understood by non-technical stakeholders.
 * Adaptability: A flexible approach, thriving in dynamic environments with evolving requirements.
 * Growth Mindset: An ambitious attitude with a passion for learning and a keen interest in technological advancements, automated data processes, and AI-enabled analytics.

## Description

* Roadmap Delivery: Support the successful planning and execution of the metadata roadmap, taking proactive ownership of key deliverables.
 * Tooling Enhancement: Develop new capabilities within Collibra and Unity Catalog to enhance the maturity of data governance tools, maximising their overall value to the business.
 * Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Data Owners and Data Stewards to facilitate successful data delivery and quality governance outcomes through new and enhanced tooling capabilities.
 * Promote Best Practice: Advocate for the value of metadata tooling by demonstrating advanced features and capabilities to Data Owners and Data Stewards.
 * Process Improvement: Identify key process improvements and automation opportunities within data workflows through the smart application of metadata tooling.
 * Coaching and Translation: Coach business stakeholders on the value of business context in metadata management, successfully bridging the gap between business needs and technical metadata platforms.


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