Data & AI Governance specialist

Coyles are looking for an experienced Data & AI Governance Specialist to support the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of our client’s Data & AI Governance capability.

You will work closely with the Data & AI Governance Manager, Data Owners, Data Stewards and wider business stakeholders. The role will help establish trusted, well-governed and AI-ready data foundations that support reporting, analytics, automation and AI adoption., * Maintain data and AI governance processes, standards, records and supporting documentation.

• Coordinate governance forums and working groups.
• Track governance actions, decisions, issues and risks.
• Produce governance reports, dashboards, KPIs and insights.
• Maintain governance evidence, registers, inventories and audit records.
• Support the administration of Microsoft Purview.
• Maintain business glossary terms, metadata assets and data catalogue information.
• Assist with data ownership, stewardship and classification processes.
• Support the onboarding and training of Data Owners and Data Stewards.
• Monitor the completion of stewardship activities and escalate governance risks where required.
• Maintain Responsible AI governance records and documentation.
• Support AI risk assessments, governance reviews and policy compliance.
• Assist with audits, assurance activities and evidence-gathering exercises.
• Analyse governance metrics and trends to support continuous improvement.

• Previous experience using Microsoft Purview.
• Experience supporting Data Governance or Information Governance activities.
• Good understanding of governance frameworks, controls and policies.
• Experience producing governance reports, metrics and documentation.
• Experience working with data catalogues, metadata or data quality processes.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience supporting data stewardship activities.
• Experience supporting audit and compliance processes.
• DAMA, Microsoft or another governance-related certification.
• Experience working within a large or federated organisation., * What experience do you have working with governance frameworks, controls and policies? (Written Answer Required)
• Are you available to start on Monday 28th September 2026 and able to work Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm, in the Stevenage SG1 area? (Written Answer Required)
• Please outline your experience using Microsoft Purview, including any work with business glossaries, metadata or data catalogues. (Written Answer Required)
• Please describe your experience supporting Data Governance or Information Governance activities. (Written Answer Required)
• What is your desired hourly rate for this contract? (Written Answer Required)

Experience:

• Data & AI Governance: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and Own vehicle (required)