Data Governance Specialist

Orion Group

Full-time computer-and-mathematical
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Location
Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Posted
July 04, 2026

Job Description

Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of Data Governance Specialist based in Aberdeen.
 
12-month contract
 
Hybrid 3/2 working pattern
 
Can be engaged under a PAYE or Ltd Co Contract .
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
 
Data Governance Operating Model Design

Design the Company’s data governance and data management operating model and framework
Define governance bodies, decision rights, RACI and escalation routes
Align the operating model with the CoE, BIT and the [Data & AI SteerCo]
Recommend where the data governance function should sit organisationally 
Data Ownership & Stewardship

Define the data ownership and stewardship model across corporate data domains
Identify and document data owners, stewards and custodians
Establish accountability for data quality, access and lifecycle management
Produce role descriptions and an engagement model for ongoing stewardship
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