Metadata Lead

Metadata Lead

Job Title: Metadata Lead
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: upto £80,000
Location: Fareham, once every 2 weeks

About the Role

We are on a mission to unlock the full value of data and are looking for an experienced Metadata Lead to play a pivotal role in making this a reality. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of an enterprise metadata capability, shaping how data is discovered, governed, and trusted across the organisation.

As the Metadata Lead, you will own the vision and roadmap for the metadata tooling landscape, including Collibra and Databricks Unity Catalog, ensuring they operate as a cohesive ecosystem. Working closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, IT teams, and the wider data community, you will translate technical and regulatory requirements into scalable, business-focused solutions while driving adoption, value realisation, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a metadata professional who is passionate about delivering real business value through data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, own, and deliver the metadata roadmap.
• Lead Collibra and Unity Catalog configuration, implementation, and value realisation initiatives.
• Use metadata tools and processes to support the delivery of Data Governance and Data Quality outcomes with key stakeholders.
• Promote the purpose and value of metadata management through data forums, workshops, and demonstrations.
• Leverage metadata capabilities to optimise and automate data governance processes.
• Support major data migration and business integration programmes through effective metadata management.
• Establish and track measurable performance metrics to demonstrate value and progress.

Skills & Experience Required

• Metadata Expertise: Strong experience with Collibra, including data cataloguing and data lineage, alongside hands-on experience with Databricks Unity Catalog.
• Delivery Leadership: Proven experience designing and executing roadmaps aligned to clear business outcomes and value.
• Communication: Ability to translate technical concepts into meaningful business benefits for a range of audiences.
• Governance Focus: Strong understanding of Data Governance and Data Quality best practices, with experience using metadata tooling to deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Coaching & Stakeholder Management: Experience supporting and developing data governance professionals, influencing Data Owners and Data Stewards, and driving adoption of metadata-led governance practices.