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Senior Consultant (Consultancy & Data Background)

Senior Consultant (Consultancy & Data Background)

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England, United kingdom

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Full Time

10-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Data Governance Team Leadership

Job Specifications

Senior Data Consultant (Consultancy background)
Location: UK (Remote-first with occasional client visits
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Competitive + bonus
We are working with a leading digital transformation consultancy operating heavily within the Education sector. They partner closely with clients to modernise systems, improve data integration, and deliver sustainable, data-led change that enhances the student experience.
We are looking for a Senior Consultant with a strong consultancy background who can lead data-led delivery and play an active role in commercial activities, account management, and team leadership.
This role suits someone who enjoys shaping work, leading teams, and growing client relationships - not just delivering in isolation.
What you'll be doing
Leading substantial workstreams or small-to-medium projects across discovery, design, implementation, and transition
Delivering data-led transformation, including data governance, data management, data quality, and integration-aware solutions
Running discovery, maturity assessments, and client workshops, translating outcomes into practical delivery
Acting as a senior client contact, building trusted relationships with Heads of Service and senior stakeholders
Mentoring and leading consultants, setting delivery standards and assuring quality
Contributing to proposals, solution shaping, and identifying follow-on opportunities within client accounts
What we're looking for
Experience within a consultancy or advisory environment
Strong delivery background across data management, data governance, data quality, or transformation programmes is a must
Experience using frameworks like DAMA-DMBOCK to guide organisations toward better governance
Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and shaping delivery approaches
Confident client-facing presence, with strong written and verbal communication
Commercial awareness, including exposure to bids, proposals, or account growth
Interest in or experience with Higher Education data domains
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Consultant or early Manager who wants to remain hands-on while expanding their commercial impact and sector credibility.
If you think this could align well with your experience - apply online.

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full ... Know more