Data Strategy Consultant

A leading Further Education provider seeks a senior consultant to complete a strategic review of its data strategy landscape. You will partner with senior leadership to assess current capability and define a pragmatic roadmap for data, systems, governance, and investment. The engagement is business-facing and outcome-focused, blending technical depth with strategic advisory to improve insight, compliance, and decision-making across the organisation., * Lead a holistic review of MIS and data ecosystems, including systems, architecture, and reporting.

• Assess data quality, governance, stewardship, and ownership frameworks with a focus on Master Data Management.
• Evaluate the use of Microsoft data platforms and tools, such as Azure, Power BI, Fabric, and Dataverse.
• Review how data supports funding, ILR, audit, compliance, and performance reporting.
• Identify gaps across people, process, technology, and operating model.
• Produce clear recommendations, target architecture options, and an actionable investment roadmap.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and interviews to capture requirements and pain points.
• Define data governance roles, RACI, and minimum viable policies and standards.
• Outline quick wins, phased delivery plan, and success metrics.
• Present findings and business cases to Assistant Principal/Director-level stakeholders., Work Arrangements:
• Fully remote, with flexibility for UK-based candidates.
• Contract engagement, Outside IR35.
• 3-month contract with potential for extension.
• Daily rate of £300 - £600 per day

• Proven track record delivering enterprise data strategy or MIS assessments in complex environments.
• Strong expertise in data architecture, data governance, and Master Data Management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft data platforms and BI tooling (Azure, Power BI, Fabric, Dataverse).
• Knowledge of FE/HE funding, ILR requirements, and regulatory compliance in education or public sector.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes and investment cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills at senior leadership level.
• Consulting-grade report writing, options appraisal, and roadmap development

Requirements:

• Significant experience in data strategy, enterprise architecture, or MIS leadership within FE/HE or regulated public sector.
• Delivery of diagnostic assessments and maturity reviews with measurable outcomes.
• Design of target data operating models, governance frameworks, and MDM approaches.
• Experience building business cases, TCO assessments, and phased transformation plans.
• Track record influencing cross-functional stakeholders and guiding change.

• Contract Length: 3 months
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35
• Rate: 400 - 600 per day (negotiable for the right candidate)

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual’s skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.