Data Governance Consultant - DV Cleared - 4 Positions 3 based in Hereford (4 days per week onsite), 1 based in Poole (4 days per week onsite) Inside IR35: £650 - £700 p/d ASAP Start, Long term programme Active DV Clearance mandatedYou''ll help a defence customer put sound data governance in place across a sensitive programme, making its data trusted, well managed and fit for operational use.You''ll work alongside military and civilian colleagues, turning governance principles into practical ways of working. Given the nature of the work, detailed project information is limited at this stage and will be shared later in the process.Key responsibilitiesDefine, implement and embed data governance policies, standards and processesAssess data quality, set quality rules and metrics, and lead remediationEstablish data ownership and stewardship roles, with clear accountabilitiesBuild and maintain data catalogues, dictionaries, metadata and lineageRun data maturity assessments and recommend practical improvementsSupport data classification, handling and retention in line with Defence security and records requirementsEngage military and civilian stakeholders, and explain governance to non-technical audiencesEssential skills and experienceActive DV clearanceProven experience in data governance, data quality and/or data management rolesMoD or wider defence experience, with a clear understanding of how Defence organisations operateMilitary awareness: comfortable working within military ..... full job details .....