Data Management Lead

• Options to be based out of our Newcastle or Maidenhead office locations
• Hybrid working – 3 days a week from the nearest office and 2 from home
• 12-month fixed term contract

The company:

Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions through our PlatformEdge. With 14 strategically located data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), we support 1000+ clients services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services. With the UK government recently recognising data centres as Critical National Infrastructure, there has never been a better time to join us.

The role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Management Lead to establish and embed strong data management framework across Pulsant. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, this newly created role will be pivotal in defining and maintaining clarity around data domains, ownership, and the processes required to ensure data integrity, consistency, and strategic alignment. As the central point of coordination, this person will facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure data is effectively governed, managed, and prioritised across the organisation. This role will involve some national travel to deliver workshops and meet with key stakeholders.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s data governance framework, policies, and standards.
• Define ownership, stewardship, and accountability across key data domains.
• Drive data quality, classification, lifecycle management, and compliance practices.
• Engage stakeholders to align priorities, resolve data issues, and promote adoption.
• Oversee governance processes for data changes, structures, and classifications.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment with data architecture and strategy.
• Shape the strategic data roadmap and support business cases for investment.
• Champion a culture of data accountability, quality, and responsible usage across the business.

What / who we’re looking for:

• Experience of implementing data governance frameworks and metadata management in complex organisations and familiarity with data governance tools and platforms
• Background in process design and change management
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles and data modelling concepts
• Proficient in Excel (or other data mapping tool)
• Experience facilitating cross-functional meetings and managing stakeholder relationships
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Familiarity with data architecture principles and how structured data supports business operations
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all levels and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong organisational and facilitation skills; able to run effective governance forums and working groups.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Pulsant offers:

• A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being.
• A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of employees have been with Pulsant for 5+ years
• Benefits include 5% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, your birthday day off, annual company wellbeing day, 2 volunteering days per year, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more.

To hear more about working at Pulsant check out:

pulsant.com/careers

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Pulsant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to us by email: [email protected]