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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Strategy Consultant - **Company:** Morgan Hunt Ltd - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £78,000.0 - £156,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Microsoft Data Access Components, Power BI, Business Intelligence Development Studio, Data Strategy, Performance Monitor, Data Management - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb266eab8527e0e360ef20081276d5cde8 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) ## 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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [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) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette)