DATA
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Specialist Focus Areas
At Harnham, we specialize in six critical areas within Data Management and Governance:
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- Data Management: Ensuring your data is effectively organized, stored, and maintained to support your business processes and decision-making.
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- Data Governance: Establishing policies, procedures, and standards to manage your data assets and ensure data quality and integrity.
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- Data Quality: Implementing measures and practices to maintain high data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of your data.
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- Data Protection: Safeguarding sensitive data through robust security measures and compliance with data protection regulations.
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- Data Stewardship: Overseeing data assets and ensuring they are used responsibly and ethically within your organization.
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- Data Security:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Protecting your data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other security threats through advanced security practices and technologies.
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With over 17 years of experience, Harnham has established itself as the leading global authority in data and AI recruitment
Data Governance Manager
London
£60000 - £95000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentLondon
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Role: Data Governance Manager / Senior Data Governance Manager
Salary: £60,000 – £95,000 + Bonus (depending on level)
WFH: 2-3 Days/Week Onsite (Hybrid) – Office in Central London
Overview
Our client, a multi-award-winning specialist consultancy in risk, analytics, and data, is hiring for a Data Governance Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing Data team. This is a key leadership and delivery role working across multiple credit risk and insurance-related client projects to embed best-in-class data governance and data management practices.
With 250+ consultants across Europe and the Middle East, the business is known for its progressive culture, employee ownership model, and commitment to redefining traditional consulting. This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible role with high impact, strong career progression, and exposure to high-profile regulatory and strategic data initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver data governance frameworks across domains including data lineage, quality, metadata, and critical data elements
- Write and implement data policies and standards for clients in regulated industries
- Drive embedding of data operating models, including RACI structures, governance committees, and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to regulatory change initiatives including IRB and BCBS 239 data requirements
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Maintain high standards for data handling in line with DPA and industry regulation
- Lead project teams or contribute to larger transformation programmes
- Support proposition development and continuous improvement across the team
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in data governance, including frameworks, policy writing, and operating model design
- Strong background in credit risk or financial services
- Experience managing or contributing to regulatory data initiatives (IRB, BCBS 239, etc.)
- Familiarity with data governance tools like Collibra or IBM IGC preferred
- Knowledge of data domains, metadata management, and business glossaries
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to solution design and client value
Preferred Qualifications
- DAMA, CDMP, or similar data governance certifications (desirable, not essential)
- Prior consulting experience or project-based delivery environments
- Exposure to insurance and/or banking data environments
- Ability to lead and mentor junior team members in matrix environments
Interview Process
- Initial Chat – Culture, motivations, and mutual fit
- Technical / Project Interview(s) – Deep dive into data governance knowledge and delivery approach
- Final Interview – Senior stakeholder alignment and offer discussion
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Senior Security Consultant
London
£600 - £750
+ Data Management & Governance
ContractLondon
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Senior Security Consultant
Location: Remote
Contract Length: 3 Months
Overview
A fast-growing software company is seeking a Senior Security Consultant to review its current security estate and advise on the design of a scalable security function. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to define strategy across teams, cloud environments, SOC operations, red teaming, and security tooling. They are looking for a leader with clear experience supporting smaller, calling software or SaaS providers.
Key Responsibilities
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Review existing security architecture, tooling, and processes
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Deliver a gap analysis and propose a strategic roadmap
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Define operating models for SOC, red teaming, and internal security ownership
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Advise on cloud security (AWS/GCP), tooling (SIEM, SOAR, EDR), and DevSecOps practices
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Engage senior stakeholders to align security recommendations with business goals
Required Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in senior security consultancy or architecture roles
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Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS), SOC design, and threat detection
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Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and red teaming approaches
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Excellent communication skills with ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders
Preferred Background
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Experience in software or SaaS environments
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Previous consulting/advisory roles
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Technical background in engineering, penetration testing, or security operations
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Director of Data Architecture and Governance
San Antonio
$180000 - $210000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentSan Antonio, Texas
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Title: Director of Data Architecture and Governance
Location: San Antonio, TX – Full-time, On-site (Relocation Required)
Company Background:
Our client is a major fast-food company experiencing rapid growth across the United States. They are transforming their data landscape to support data-driven decision making and need a skilled Director of Data Architecture and Governance to build their data foundation from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Director of Data Architecture and Governance on behalf of our client to lead data quality, integrity, and compliance initiatives in a greenfield technical environment.
- Manage data quality and integrity across all organizational data sources and systems
- Own and implement comprehensive data governance processes and compliance frameworks
- Ensure data cleanliness and establish robust data quality monitoring and remediation processes
- Design and implement scalable data architecture solutions to support business growth
- Manage small teams of data professionals and provide technical leadership
- Focus on operations improvements, expanding to cover supply chain and human resources
- Scale data governance and architecture across the entire organization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and business needs
- Establish data standards, policies, and procedures for enterprise-wide adoption
- Lead compliance efforts to ensure data handling meets regulatory and industry requirements
Requirements
Experience & Background:
- Minimum 8 years of data architecture and governance experience
- Proven experience managing small teams of data professionals
- Experience building data solutions in greenfield environments
- QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) or restaurant industry experience preferred but not required
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in Azure cloud platforms and services
- Broad technical knowledge across multiple frameworks and technologies
- Experience with data quality tools and data governance platforms
- Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts
- Knowledge of compliance requirements and data privacy regulations
Additional Qualifications:
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven track record of scaling data operations across multiple business functions
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Data management consultant
€60000 - €65000
+ Data Management & Governance
PermanentNetherlands
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Job Title: Data Management Consultant
Location: Amsterdam
Company: Consultancy
About Us
This client specialize in delivering smart, data-driven solutions that help our clients make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Our team of expert consultants works across industries to tackle complex data challenges with clarity and precision. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a talented Data Management Consultant to join our team and make an impact across multiple client projects.
The Role
As a Data Management Consultant, you’ll play a key role in advising clients on how to manage and leverage their data effectively. You’ll work on a variety of projects, helping organizations improve data governance, quality, architecture, integration, and compliance.
You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs, develop tailored strategies, and implement data solutions that support business goals.
Responsibilities
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Collaborate with clients to assess current data management practices and identify areas for improvement.
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Design and implement data governance frameworks, data quality strategies, and metadata management solutions.
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Support clients with data architecture planning and integration across systems.
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Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry standards.
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Deliver data management roadmaps and best practices.
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Act as a trusted advisor, supporting clients through change and adoption of new data practices.
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Work alongside internal teams including analytics, IT, and project management.
Requirements
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Proven experience in a data management, data governance, or data consulting role.
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Strong understanding of data frameworks, standards, and best practices.
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Familiarity with tools such as Collibra, Informatica, Talend, or similar.
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Solid grasp of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
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Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights.
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Consultancy or client-facing experience is a strong plus.
What We Offer
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The chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects.
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A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
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Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
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Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
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Hybrid and flexible working options
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