Data Governance Consultant

The Data Governance Consultant will leverage Microsoft Purviews Unified Catalog Data Map and Data Quality capabilities to ensure enterprise data assets are high-quality compliant and easily discoverable across multi-cloud and onpremises environments. This role combines deep technical expertise in Purview with strong data analysis skills to assess monitor and continuously improve data ecosystemsenabling informed business decisions while mitigating privacy security and compliance risks.

Key Responsibilities

Implement Data Governance Frameworks

• Design and deploy Microsoft Purview-based governance solutions including automated scanning classification and lineage tracking.
• Catalog and govern structured semi-structured and unstructured data assets across diverse data platforms.

Manage Data Quality Initiatives

• Define configure and maintain data quality rules within Purviews Unified Catalog using no-code/low-code capabilities.
• Execute recurring data quality scans to generate quality scores and identify issues such as inconsistencies inaccuracies and missing data.

Monitor and Analyse Data Health

• Utilise Purview dashboards and insights to assess data quality metrics conduct root cause analysis and track performance trends.
• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to remediate issues and improve overall data reliability and trustworthiness.

Support Compliance and Risk Management

• Implement sensitivity labels access controls and governance policies within Purview.
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR CCPA and internal data governance standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with data analysts data engineers and business stakeholders to embed Purview into data workflows.
• Provide enablement training and guidance to support self-service data discovery and governance adoption.

Reporting and Optimisation

• Develop and deliver reports on governance maturity data quality metrics and compliance outcomes.
• Continuously optimise Purview configurations to improve scalability performance and efficiency across large and complex data estates.

Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 

Intermediate to Senior (7 years overall experience with hands-on recent experience in data governance and/or Purview specifically.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Data Analytics / Data Science / Computer Science/ Information Systems OR Equivalent practical experience with strong data analysis background

CERTIFICATIONS: (1 or more of these not a deal breaker but nice to have)

- Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (PL300)

- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP600)

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP203)

- DAMA-DMBOK / CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
- Collibra / Informatica Governance certs

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Purview (Core)

• Unified Catalog
  • Asset registration and discovery
  • Business glossary and metadata management
• Automated scanning & classification
  • Structured semi-structured and unstructured sources
• Lineage
  • End-to-end lineage across data platforms
• Data Quality (Purview Data Quality)
  • Defining rules (no/low-code)
  • Running scans and interpreting scores
  • Issue identification and trend analysis
• Sensitivity labelling & policies
  • Alignment with GDPR and internal policies

Data Platforms & Ecosystems

• Strong understanding of:
  • Azure data services (at minimum):
    • Azure Data Lake
    • Synapse / Fabric
    • SQL databaseS

Data Governance & Quality

• Practical experience with:
  • Data ownership and stewardship models
  • Data quality dimensions (accuracy completeness timeliness consistency)
  • Data lifecycle management
  • Metadata management concepts

Additional Information :

Why Version 1 

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform. 
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.   

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 
 
We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring. 
 
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact recruiter email address at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially. 

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