Data Governance Officer at Handelsbanken, London, 6 Months, £Day Rate

• Contract TypeDay Rate Contractor
• Closing Date14 August, 2026
• Job CategoryTech, Data and Digital
• Business UnitAdministration (UKA)
• LocationLondon , United Kingdom
• Posted on5 August, 2026

The opportunity

Data Governance Officer (6 month day rate contractor) - London 

Data Governance Officer is a key role in our journey to becoming a data driven organisation. 

Working within the UK Data Management function, the role holder is responsible for contributing to the design, implementation, oversight, awareness and maintenance of the Bank’s approach to data governance. This includes: 

• Contributing to the design, documentation and implementation of the Data Management Policy, frameworks, control standards; 
• Supporting the establishment of the Bank’s operating model for data ownership and the Bank’s data governance committee structures.

The role reports directly to the Data Governance Lead, and is part of a small team of Data Governance Officers responsible for embedding best practice data governance practices across the Bank.

Key responsibilities 

• Design and implement data management frameworks, control standards and procedures, acting as a champion for data governance, raising awareness of data controls, and helping the business to unlock the value of data 

• Create and mature operating models, processes, governance structures for the effective management of data in the Bank

• Prepare, present and effectively communicate data management content at data governance forums and management committees

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure clear and robust governance frameworks exist for data management, including data quality management, metadata management, master and reference data management 

• Provide advice and support on how data should be created and captured and maintained effectively, safely and collaboratively, working with data producers, data consumers, data owners and stewards

• Perform regular horizon scanning, impact assessments and provide recommendations on new and emerging data-related regulation and industry trends

• Support and influence the definition of clear goals to improve data collaboration, data quality, and reduce data architecture complexity 

• Be passionate about data governance and continuously strive to promote data governance through the development of system and process controls.

What we’re looking for

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• Experience designing and embedding governance processes, operating models, and standards in a regulated environment. You may have held data responsibility in an organisation, led the development of best practice or have been a consultant or business analyst working to deliver a large change project, partnering with business and technology preferably within a Financial Services environment

• Experience of leading data governance initiatives that have provided tangible business value

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement

• Self-starter, who has strong organisational skills and can manage competing priorities

• Strong presentation skills both written and oral, experienced in presenting complex data concepts to a business audience i.e. running workshops and formal data governance meetings

• Experience of influencing a diverse stakeholder group, including senior stakeholders

• Collaborator, who can understand the big picture, working with a diverse set of stakeholders, and translate this into tangible delivery output they can execute against

• Experience of leading data forums, including preparation of content, running the meetings, capturing and following up on minutes and actions

• Experience and understanding of data governance, quality, meta data, master data, and reference data management

• Working knowledge of statutory frameworks such as CCPA, GDPR, BCBS and Data Protection Act.

Why join Handelsbanken

We want everyone at Handelsbanken to feel supported, motivated, and able to do great work. As a contractor, you will work alongside brilliant colleagues and contribute your expertise in a collaborative and professional environment.