Softwire
Data Governance Specialist - Contract
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Data Governance Specialist - Outside IR35 - Contract
We are looking for an experienced Data Governance specialist to lead the governance stream of a Data & AI Transformation for an Energy & Utilities client. Reporting to the Delivery Principal, you’ll work as part of a cross-functional team to extend the results of an assessment of a range of functions across related entities (including policy, construction, operations and trading) to define a clear Data Governance framework and the foundations of an AI Governance framework.
This is part of a programme of work, later phases including building the data solution, embedding the governance framework and an AI-focused transformation.
This is a hands-on role involving engaging key stakeholders, framework definition and embedding change.
What You’ll Do
- Extend an ongoing business-wide data assessment into a principles-based Data Governance Policy with underlying practical standards that can be adopted by the client
- Advise on how data governance responsibilities sit within the client’s evolving operating model
- Contribute to the client’s team topology and hiring strategy, from a data governance capability perspective
- Define the foundational principles of an AI Governance policy suited to the first phase of the client’s AI transformation
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders to drive adoption and lasting change
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record designing and implementation data governance frameworks and operating models in a mid-sized or complex organisation, ideally where no such governance framework existed previously.
- Comfortable turning open-ended assessment findings into a concrete plan; this is a synthesis and design role, not compliance-checklist exercise.
- Working knowledge of data quality frameworks, metadata management, data lineage tooling/approaches and master data management concepts.
- Familiarity with modern data platform patterns (e.g., lakehouse/medallion architectures) sufficient to align standards with data engineering plans
- Experience defining data ownership and accountability models and embedding them into a technical operating model
- Clear, concise written communication
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Compensation
- £700-900 per day outside IR35
Dates
- Start date: 26/10/2026
- End date: 07/12/2026
Note: This is a 3-day-per-week contract, with 1dpw on-site in central London.
About Softwire
Softwire is a leading UK technology and strategy consultancy. From enterprise to government, we help visionary organisations turn strategic ambitions into results at scale. Our practices cover AI transformation, data platforms, systems engineering advanced CX and experience design.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location