Kingsley Napley
Data Management & Governance Specialist (12-Month FTC)
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Data Management & Governance Specialist – Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)
Location: London
Hours & Flexibility
- Core Hours: 9:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Flexible Applications Considered
- Office Days: 40–60% in the office
About the Role
We’re establishing a new Data Management & Governance Specialist role within our Data team, offering the chance to shape how the firm manages, secures, and utilises its data effectively. Ideal for someone with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to building robust data foundations—improving quality, reliability, and accessibility—while supporting critical data protection obligations alongside the Data Protection Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Data Governance & Foundations
- Build and embed firm-wide data governance processes, ensuring consistency and compliance
- Develop and maintain the data catalogue, business glossary, and metadata standards
- Define frameworks for data ownership, stewardship, lineage, and data classification
- Support the implementation and optimisation of a data catalogue platform
Data Quality
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and implement data quality rules
- Identify data quality issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive remediation
- Monitor and report on data quality trends, improving data capture and lifecycle management
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Data Protection Support
- Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
- Support breach investigations and incident response efforts
- Help maintain accurate Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner across teams—including Legal, Compliance, and Information Security—to align data practices
- Translate complex data concepts into clear, actionable guidance
- Deliver awareness sessions and training to promote best practice data management
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in roles related to data governance, data management, or data quality
- Strong understanding of core data principles (e.g., metadata, lineage, stewardship)
- Pragmatic approach with influencing capabilities to guide non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively across technical and operational teams
Desirable
- Exposure to data governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation)
- Experience with data protection activities (e.g., DPIAs, DSARs)
- Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Microsoft Fabric)
- Background in regulated environments, preferably within legal or professional services
"We recognise that exceptional talent doesn’t always fit every box. If you’re passionate about the role and meet most requirements, we’d still welcome your application."
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Why Join Us?
The Opportunity
Kingsley Napley is at a defining moment in its growth. This role offers the chance to shape and expand a Data Governance function, working closely with senior leaders across Data, Legal, and Compliance in a collaborative and future-focused environment.
Our Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Financial protections: Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical, and dental insurance
- Annual salary reviews, promotion opportunities, and performance awards
- Employee support: 24/7 Employee Assistance & Therapy Programme
- Best-in-class wellbeing: 6 free therapy sessions (Self Space), cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan
- Preventative health: Regular screenings, holiday buy/sell/bank
- Perks: Retail & technology vouchers, GymFlex (discounted rates, wellness subsidies)
- Paid leave: Enhanced holiday accrual based on length of service and additional days for supported causes
- Work-life balance: Time off for charitable or volunteering initiatives.
Note: "Flexible applications considered" suggests strong preference for candidates prepared to discuss hybrid arrangements or alternative work patterns.
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