Data Governance and Quality Lead (FTC)

Job Title: Data Governance and Quality Lead

Salary: 46800 - 50000 per annum

Contract: 18 months fixed term contract

Hours per week: 35 hours (flexible working options considered in line with business needs)

Location: At IOSH we embrace hybrid working because we believe its the key to achieving work-life balance strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. Youll be required to work from our head office in Wigston Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and to work in the UK.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

Interview date: w/c 20 July 2026

About the role
The Data Governance & Quality Lead will play a pivotal role in establishing and embedding effective data governance stewardship and data quality practices across the organisations Dynamics 365 ecosystem and connected applications. Working collaboratively with business stakeholders process owners data owners and technical teams this role will drive the identification prioritisation remediation and prevention of data quality issues that impact operational performance customer experience reporting and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will develop and implement a robust governance framework define data ownership and accountability structures and lead data quality improvement initiatives across key business processes. Through root cause analysis stakeholder engagement data quality monitoring and the delivery of targeted data cleansing and remediation activities using Microsoft Dataverse and the Power Platform the role will ensure that organisational data is accurate trusted auditable and fit for purpose. The role will also champion a culture of data accountability by establishing governance standards policies controls metrics and stewardship practices that support sustainable improvements in data integrity and business outcomes.

What youll bring

Youll bring proven experience in data governance data quality management data stewardship and data cleansing within Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments with a strong understanding of Master Data Management principles and their application in complex business settings. You will have hands-on experience using data profiling cleansing and ETL tools to identify analyse and resolve data quality issues alongside strong analytical skills that enable you to categorise issues assess their impact and determine effective solutions. Comfortable working across both business and technical teams you will be skilled at translating business processes and requirements into practical data quality standards controls and improvement initiatives. You will be a collaborative problem solver who can build strong stakeholder relationships navigate complex data challenges and identify both risks and opportunities for improvement. With excellent attention to detail balanced by a pragmatic and outcome-focused approach you will be able to work independently take ownership of priorities and deliver measurable improvements that enhance the accuracy integrity and value of organisational data.

Essential criteria

Demonstrable experience in data governance data quality management data cleansing ownership and stewardship within D365 environments.

Experience in Master Data Management principles.

Experience establishing or working within Data Owner and Data Steward operating models.

Strong analytical skills with experience of data profiling root cause analysis and issue categorisation using data tooling (profiling cleansing ETL).

Experience translating business processes into data quality requirements.

Experience implementing or operating data governance frameworks standards policies and controls.

Experience translating business processes and operational requirements into data quality rules and controls and embedded best practice

Strong attention to detail balanced with pragmatic decisionmaking.

Ability to work independently and maintain accountability for outcomes.

Ability to work collaboratively with business teams to resolve complex data issues and identify risks and opportunities

Whats in it for you

We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
• Individual performance related pay scheme
• Up to five paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependents wellbeing

About us

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the worlds Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

We understand that diversity of thought culture perspective and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH you can be yourself no matter who you are.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

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How to apply
To apply youll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.

If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to .

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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