Senior Data Quality & Governance Consultant

Carnival UK is a leading name in the UK cruising sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests across our brands. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 
As we continue to invest in data modernisation, governance and technology transformation, we are seeking a Senior Data Quality & Governance Consultant to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Data Team.  This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how data is governed, managed and trusted across the organisation, while helping establish a new capability that will support business decision-making for years to come.

  
Role Overview 
Our Data Team plays a key role in enabling trusted, data-driven decision making across Carnival UK. Working alongside data architects, engineers, product owners, DBAs and business stakeholders, you will become our dedicated specialist for Data Quality and Governance, helping to define standards, establish best practice and improve the quality of data across the organisation.  
This pivotal role will involve: 

• Leading the development and implementation of data quality and governance frameworks, controls and monitoring processes across the organisation. 
• Creating automated data quality checks within data pipelines and reporting solutions, providing meaningful insight into data quality performance and improvement over time. 
• Owning governance activities including business glossaries, metadata management, data lineage and data stewardship processes. 
• Working with stakeholders across technology and the wider business to embed governance principles, resolve data quality issues and drive adoption of best practice. 
   

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid working including up to two days from home.  

What You'll Bring 
Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for: 

• Strong experience designing and implementing data governance and data quality frameworks. 
• Advanced SQL skills, with experience applying data quality controls and analysis within complex data environments. 
• Experience with metadata management, data lineage, governance tooling and data catalogues. 
• Experience working with modern data platforms and technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, Python and dashboarding solutions. 

A relevant data management qualification, such as DAMA or CDMP, would be beneficial but is not essential.  
 

About You: The Ideal Candidate 
You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings: 

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels. 
• The confidence to communicate complex concepts clearly across both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to work across multiple business areas and drive new ways of working. 
   

Application Guidance 
Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you're passionate about data quality, governance and creating trusted data assets that enable business success, we'd love to hear from you. 
 

Why Join Us? 
This role offers a rare opportunity to help establish a new organisational capability during a significant period of investment in data, governance and modern technology platforms. You'll have the chance to influence how data is managed across the business while supporting Carnival UK's wider data modernisation journey 
Working with us means more than just a role in data. It's about being part of a team that values wellbeing, personal growth and creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests. 

Here's what we offer: 
•    Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers 
•    Annual bonus 
•    Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme 
•    Extensive learning and development opportunities 
•    Recognition scheme with prizes and awards 
•    Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes 
•    Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment 
•    Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme 
•    Employee Shares Plan 
•    Life Assurance 
•    Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes 
•    Employee-led networks 
•    Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal 
•    A friendly welcome with help settling in 

Take the next step 
Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us. 

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