Data Governance / Strategy Lead - Outside IR35

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Role: Data Strategy & Governance Lead (Energy / Utilities)
Rate: £500 - £550 p/d Outside IR35
Duration: ~9 months
Location: London-based main office; hybrid working (London 1x per week to once every 2 weeks, occasional travel further afield)
Start: Flexible; latest end of January

Context & Programme Overview
This role sits within a regulated energy-sector data programme responsible for managing central meter and consumption data that enables consumers to purchase electricity from any provider. The service is transitioning to a new operating model, with a strong focus on data governance, insight generation, and analytics enablement.

The programme is split into three clear phases over nine months, moving from strategy and governance into delivery and BAU transition.

Key Responsibilities
Own and define data governance and data management strategy.

Establish policies ensuring data is provided in standardised, compliant formats.

Manage data underpinning a regulated, rules-based service.

Translate regulatory requirements into practical data controls and reporting.

Oversee analytics delivery and ensure insights are fit for purpose.

Lead transition from programme delivery into BAU.

Act as senior data SME across stakeholders and delivery teams.

Essential Experience
8–10+ years’ experience in data strategy, governance, and analytics.

Strong background in procedural and governance-led data environments.

Experience working with regulated datasets or rule-driven services.

Proven ability to define and implement data management frameworks.

Experience managing data teams through programme / BAU transition.

Strong stakeholder management and consulting-style delivery experience

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