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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & AI Governance specialist - **Company:** Coyle Personnel Plc - **Location:** Stevenage, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Audit Trail, Data Governance, Metadata, Data Management - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c00b16687f70a0ef ## About the Role * 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) ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1209-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou) - [Resilient by Design: Building Robust Architectures in High-Stakes Financial Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2106-resilient-by-design-building-robust-architectures-in-high-stakes-financial-systems) - [Unlocking Value from Data: The Key to Smarter Business Decisions-](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1367-unlocking-value-from-data-the-key-to-smarter-business-decisions) - [Data: The Deciding Factor in AI Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100310-data-the-deciding-factor-in-ai-success) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)