Role: Data Management and Data Quality ConsultantDo you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. Practice: DataCapability: Data GovernanceWho are Valcon:Valcon is a north-western European consulting, technology and data company based in the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and even Croatia.Valcon is private equity backed and in recent years has bought together some of the most exiting companies from these companies to form one of the brightest and most exciting consultancies around.We’re one of the fastest growing companies across Europe and have no plans to stop.What do we do:Our mission is to combine premium consulting with deep technology and data knowledge to add value to our clients.The opportunity:Valcon UK is seeking Data Governance and Data Quality Consultant to join our growing Data Governance capability within our Data Practice.Overview of Data Practice:Every company has data challenges, easy or complex, big or small. This asks for flexibility and in-depth knowledge of data solutions and techniques. We help to define the data strategy and implement best-fit data solutions.Being a leader on data services, running projects for and with our clients, we strive to be the best-in-class by delivering high quality, advanced data solutions to help our clients become strong and leading companies.Valcon combines all we have to offer – Consulting, Data and Technology – in projects. We strive to be a long-term full service partner implementing robust solutions and increasing value for our clients.Valcon is the benchmark for modern data solutions.Our Data Practice has 5 capabilities:Data GovernanceData ManagementData PlatformsArtificial IntelligenceData AnalysisThe role:We are looking to recruit a well-organised and self-motivated Consultant to support growing client demands in the Data Strategy, Data Governance and Data Quality Domains. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of advising clients on options for suitable approaches to Data Governance to underpin client business goals and outcomes. Candidates may be actively consulting in Data Governance or be looking to take their next steps from the implementation of Data Management solutions.And a demonstrated track record of:Have at least 5+ years’ of experience in data consulting in a Data Management role or similar, with hands-on experience of Data Governance and Privacy frameworks, such as DAMA.Have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements for Data Governance e.g. GDPR, DPA, PECR, etc.Proven experience of delivering practical approaches to Data Governance e.g. specifying appropriate ownership models, adapting/defining roles, introducing/improving policies, and processes.Knowledge and experience of Data Governance suites from vendors such as Informatica, Collibra, Alation, IBM, Profisee, Semarchy and Atacama covering:Master Data ManagementData QualityData IntegrationData Cataloguing Preference will also be given to candidates who have knowledge and experience of Transformation and Change Management principles.Preference will also be given to candidates with knowledge and experience of Cloud-based Data Governance Solutions.Responsibilities include:As you develop in the role, you will become a trusted advisor, supporting clients to turn their Business Objectives into actionable Data Strategies, which may involve the design, implementation and adoption of Data Governance and Quality frameworks, maturity assessments and health checks, through to supporting a team of Data Consultants to efficiently and effectively install and configure the latest Data Management solutions.As a consultant, you will also be experienced in dealing with the ‘people’ factor, and the wide variety of national and corporate cultures that we meet in our daily business. You will need to adapt and draw on a breadth of communication and analytical skills to appeal to your audience, be they businesspeople looking for business value, or technical experts looking for technical discipline and rigor. You will be able to employ your analytical mindset to get to the root of the client’s Data challenges and offer practical solutions as well as opportunities to expand the client brief.We offer you:The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment with an informal culture, with a flat hierarchy, in which we cooperate across business areas and levels. We care about results, first and foremost. We care about people and how we can constantly challenge each other to become better. Your background is less important to us than your ability to create results, to create change. We prize excellence and ingenuity but know that both have to be grounded in reality. The reality of making our clients ready for the future.Valcon Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.