Data Quality Lead - 9 Month FTC in Manchester - Oliver James

Manchester | Hybrid

We are recruiting an experienced Data Quality Lead to join a central Data Governance Office within a global markets environment. This 9-month FTC will provide cover for the current lead and take full ownership of the 2026 Data Quality Plan, driving it forward with confidence and independence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is both technically strong and able to operate comfortably with senior business stakeholders. You'll take an established Data Quality Framework and turn it into a fully embedded, operational process across multiple business entities.

• Lead and deliver the core 2026 Data Quality roadmap in the absence of the existing lead.

• Work with data owners to embed the Data Quality Framework, ensuring responsibilities are understood and followed.

• Conduct hands-on data profiling, assess data structures, identify anomalies, and translate findings for business stakeholders.

• Define and implement data quality rules, working cross-functionally to ensure alignment and adoption.

• Run ongoing data quality measurement cycles and ensure outputs are integrated into wider data processes and platforms.

• Produce monthly Power BI reports for governance committees and leadership.

• Manage data quality issues raised through the ticketing process, coordinating root cause analysis and driving remediation.

• Support wider Data Governance activity, including critical data identification and owner training.

• Act as the bridge between business and technology teams, translating needs, risks and requirements effectively.

• Strong background in data quality, data governance, or a data analyst who has evolved into governance-focused work.

• Able to work independently, take ownership, and lead delivery without close supervision.

• Confident stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to hold both business and technical conversations.

• Hands-on technical capability:

  • SQL

  • Python (Databricks preferred)

  • Power BI

  • M365 tools

• A proactive mindset, willingness to learn, and confidence using new tools (including copilots).

• Take ownership of a key organisational deliverable with high visibility.

• Work within a small, collaborative Data Governance team.

• Build and shape a maturing data quality capability.

• Opportunity for the role to convert into a permanent position.

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